This video by Dr. White is about being either a resident or a visitor on the internet. Before this video I had only heard the terms "native or immigrant" to describe ones capabilities on the web. I think I like this new way of thinking better as it makes more sense than simply the younger generation just understand technology and older individuals don't. I have a lot of people in my immediate circle that wouldn't fit into those stereotypes. On Dr. White's continuum of resident/visitor, I would put myself somewhere in the middle. After all, this IS me blogging right now. I also have a website, both professional and for my classroom. I think EDSS 350 is forcing the issue of residency a little more than I would have done by myself, but I now have a twitter handle, linked-in profile, and Google+ circles to push me in the resident direction on the continuum. I definitely see the importance of having a separation between the personal and professional online residency activities. I make sure to keep online activities private, I am very aware of what I put online and that I am now considered a role model to more than just my three children.
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Megan BallacheyClassical educator of Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, and AP Biology for Temecula Preparatory School. Archives
May 2015
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