When I first started this unit, I wasn't really acknowledged clear what it was all about. However, I liked the fact that I had a unit which only orbits around computers plus digital culture. I am sure that I am not the most computer literate people in the earth, but this unit has assisted me to realize more about virtual world and cyborgs.
Do weblogs use for learning purposes?
I think the use of weblogs is practical and useful for those who are new to the topics which are discussed in the units. For instance, if you did not have much previous exposure to discussion of ‘cyborgs’ and other digital culture ideas then weblogs enable you access to an ground where these thoughts are explored and discussed, therefore it surely contribute to a better understanding. The weblog also a useful device to get to know the classmates, as people often find it easier to write their judgments rather than to say them out. In my opinion, I found they worked fine for me as I didn’t have much understanding prior to the unit of the realms of digital culture and the complications and ideas that arise from digital culture, so the weblogs helped me to further my understanding.
Nevertheless, I didn’t like much the focus on the weblogs and the compulsory weblog postings, even if I discover the weblogs useful for me, I can enjoy and understand the unit much more. However, if I get without the weblogs, I often found it hard to realize the unit concept.
Am I a cyborg?
I don’t believe I am a cyborg, I still feel cyborg is a term, which is more closely related to a robot, a computer simulation or something highly technical. I think this unit has helped me understand more about whole concept, and it perhaps pushed me a little more towards becoming one. Although I do survive in a world completely surrounded by technology and I closely rely on technology, I don’t feel as though technology as consumed me to the point that I suppose myself to be a cyborg.
What I most liked?
Since I did have a little previous experience with computers and blogging, and I also enjoy with various technologies and analyzing social trends, I found the readings and discussions motivating. I particularly enjoyed the week about online communities. I found this interesting and fascinating in reading about individuals connecting to each other from all over the world passing through digital technology.
What I most disliked?
I feel that the course had a very narrow, constricted focus. Maybe, if I had looked at the construction of identity in the digital age, and it have not assumed first we're cyborgs, or maybe we had used a wider variety of technologies or used the blogs in more depth than we did, therefore, we finally may find the course would be more precious educational opportunity.
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