My semester was marked by a strong commitment to digital studies, where I demonstrated a deep understanding of digital tools and their societal roles. I began by establishing my digital identity through Discord and creating my own domain, emphasizing the significance of digital ownership and active participation in online communities. This foundational understanding in Digital Studies was further enhanced as I delved into Generative AI.
Exploring the ethical dimensions of technology, I engaged with content such as “Phone Story” and participated in discussions on e-waste, which underscored the intricate connections between technology, sustainability, and ethical consumption. I applied digital tools effectively in my research practices, showcasing my capabilities in film visualization and text analysis.
My proficiency in digital tools like Twine, Voyant Tools, and HTML/CSS demonstrated my ability to design, construct, and share ideas through digital mediums. Throughout the semester, I explored various aspects of digital cultures and their ethical implications, critically addressing social, ethical, and philosophical issues related to technological advancements.
I employed digital technology extensively for research and analysis, utilizing tools such as Voyant Tools for text analysis, Twine for interactive storytelling, and HTML/CSS for creating webpages. My engagement with AI, digital storytelling, and ethical considerations involved rigorous research and analytical thinking, highlighting my adeptness in leveraging digital technology for scholarly inquiry.
These efforts exemplified my dedication to cultivating and maintaining an active digital identity although where I struggled was actively participating in Discord discussions, and submitting assignments on time because I had originally wanted to categorize the posts without changing the link.
I struggled the most with coding in HTML for the digital methodology assignment. It took me over a week of working on it consistently to finally have a webpage that was adequate. I had little to no prior knowledge before coming into this class about HTML coding, so it was very overwhelming. There was a huge learning curve that came with what felt like learning a new language. Then came the struggle of the images I wanted to use not showing up once the subdomain was created. I eventually gave up (it was literally the last of classes), but the actual webpage file I am so incredibly proud of and will be showing everyone until further notice, no matter how basic it may be.
After the class ends, I am still going to work on fixing the image coding, because I want to display it on my website. I plan on using the subdomain for this class as a portfolio in the future, which means i will have to make major improvements on the layout. I saw the professors comments on how I could implement changes and make improvements, which I will be implementing.
My semester’s work clearly demonstrates my achievement of the course’s learning outcomes. I effectively utilized digital tools to design, build, and disseminate ideas, comprehended contemporary and historical digital cultures and their ethical implications, employed digital technology for robust research and analysis, and actively cultivated an engaged digital identity.
I am incredibly proud of the work I have done these past 5 weeks, especially with everything I had going on outside of the class especially because this is 5 week Asynchronous summer course, and it was not the only one I was taking. Although my work is not perfect, and I was not the best student, I believe a B+ or an A- should be granted. Or you could give me an A to make the two weeks of frustration, stress and emotional distress trying to code in HTML for Digital Methodology assignment caused worth it :))