Holly EastmanIs all online activism “slacktivism?”Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many people have been taking to the internet to practice activism. Prior, many people…Mar 31, 20225Mar 31, 20225
Holly EastmanSmart Watches: Pros and Ethical IssuesListening to my professor lecture in one of the classrooms here on the University of Minnesota campus, I look around and observe my…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
Holly EastmanThe Digital Divide: A Modern-Day DilemmaIn this week’s module, we learned about the “digital divide,” which is described as “the gap between those who have affordable access…Feb 24, 20227Feb 24, 20227
Holly EastmanThe Development of Internet Technologies: Overlooked Historical FiguresThis week, we were assigned to watch a BBC documentary on Ada Lovelace, a female historical figure who contributed significantly to the…Feb 3, 20227Feb 3, 20227
Holly EastmanRefocusing our AttentionAfter looking at our reading for this week, one thing that I found particularly relevant was how Rheingold mentioned that it seems like…Dec 12, 20211Dec 12, 20211
Holly EastmanUnplugging to Recharge: My ManifestoLike many other people today, I find myself using my phone a lot. Smart phones have become such an ingrained part of our everyday lives…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Holly EastmanOnline Activism — impactful or superficial?This week, we learned about the difference between digital citizenship and digital leadership. From my understanding, digital citizenship…Oct 28, 20217Oct 28, 20217
Holly EastmanThe Battle for Digital PrivAs algorithms on the internet progressively continue to extract more of our personal information, and some people notice advertisements…Oct 11, 20214Oct 11, 20214
Holly EastmanWeek 4: Digital Identity and “Openness” on the WebAccording to authors Wängqvist & Frisén (2016), online contexts are important settings for adolescent identity development. While online…Sep 30, 20218Sep 30, 20218
Holly EastmanWeek 3: Theories to Frame Variations in Internet UseThis week’s video and readings discussed various models and theories that have attempted to categorize users of the internet. One of the…Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
