living & learning on the web
DESCRIPTION
Seminar presented by Ellie Stringer and Merel van Dijke to A level students in Canary Wharf. - See more at: http://blog.soton.ac.uk/digichamps/living-and-learning-on-the-web-bmooweb/TRANSCRIPT
Who We Are
Ellie Stringer
Philosophy BADigichamp
@MissEllieish
Merelvan Dijke
KISM MScDigichamp
@MerelACE
The Web Social MediaOnline technologies and practices that people use to share opinions,
insights, experiences, and perspectives with each other.
Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Pinterest,
Myspace, Wikipedia, Forums etc
Source: Pranam Kolari (2007)
The World Wide Web is a subset of the Internet consisting of pages that can be accessed using a Web
browser.
The Internet is the actual network of networks where all the
information resides.
Source: TechTerms.com (2014)
BE CRITICAL!
Self Representation on The Web
Who are you online?
● Over-positive on social media
● Are you the same on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter?
● Online Identity: Not only made by you, but also by other people.
Source: Paul Micarelli
How Do We Use The Web?
Social Networking
Entertainment
Job Searching
Messaging
Online Dating
Online Business
Finding Information
Gaming
File Sharing
How Do You Use The Web?
www.govote.at14 24 31
The Web is what you make of it: created by us, for us.
Better relationships (social capital) - Keeping in touch & strengthening weak ties
Getting to know new people. - Interact with people with the same interests
Benefits of Social Media
Source: Ellison, Steinfield & Lampe (2007)
Social Media:
How much time do you spend on Social media?
govote.at - 155 52
Britons spend 62m hours a day on social media (1hr+ each person)
The Dangers of Social Media
Not realising facebook event information is publicly viewable → In Holland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_X_Haren
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/netherlands/9559868/Facebook-party-leads-to-riots-in-Dutch-town.html
Source: Twitter
Reppler.com
Highlights any inappropriate
content, and shows you
what aspects of your
information are publicly
available.
Living on The Web Conclusions
The Web allows us to connect in a way like never before
The Web has an impact on your perceived identity
Social Media can be a great tool, but can also be dangerous
Make sure you continually manage the privacy of your social media accounts
1. Research the source:Does it have any hidden agendas or sponsors?
2. Is there any missing info? Have any sources or explanations been obviously ignored?
3. Be careful of buzzwords: Does the author use any undefined words which evoke an emotional response?
How to Recognise Bias
4. Is it showing the full story?There should be stats/views for all sides of the issue
5. Where do stats come from?Who collected, conducted or funded the research? Do they have any motives behind it?
6. Does the info seem sensible?Try a quick internet search to see whether other articles display similar information
How to Recognise Bias
The Opportunities of Learning on The Web
Collaborative Learning
● Facebook Groups● Twitter Hashtags
● LinkedIn Groups
The Opportunities of Learning on The Web
Source: commons.wikimedia.org
Uni of Southampton’s Mooc: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/web-science
Learning on The Web Conclusions
Not everything on the web is true
You have to recognise biased sources
Harness social media and online platforms for social learning
THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS <3
Doing an Undergraduate Degree
● I want to make the next Twitter: BSc Computer Science, BEng Software Engineering, BSc Web Science (Computer Track)
● I want to see the impact of the web: BSc Sociology, BSc Psychology, BSc Biology
● I want to use the web practically: BA Marketing, BSc Management Sciences
● I want to know more about the digital self: BA Philosophy, BSc Sociology
What’s Next?