Belle O'Brien#educateyourself — the truth behind hashtag activismTogether we can make a difference — whether that is online or in person. Each of us has a voice and when the need for change rises, we…Nov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022
Belle O'BrienDigital Equity & Inclusion Inch Closer As The City Of Minneapolis Strives To Close The Digital…According to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), digital equity can be defined as all individuals and communities having the…Oct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
Belle O'BrienFact-Checking Information Online: Hurricane Ian and President BidenThere is no right way to go about misinformation or disinformation, however, it is best to educate yourself about this type of information…Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022
Belle O'BrienMachines, Computers, and The World We Live in.As I watched the BBC documentary, I was surprised to find out that technology and the use of computers were started by a woman, Ada…Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022
Belle O'BrienYou’re addicted and so am I, and that’s okay! — the acknowledgment of our technology addictionInterestingly enough, the thing I found most interesting from the articles this week was the very first line in Rheingold’s article. He…Apr 29, 20224Apr 29, 20224
Belle O'BrienDo you live your story or tell it through a screen?The prompt that always pops up before I start writing is “tell your story”. But, what is my story? How will my story change? Most…Apr 29, 2022Apr 29, 2022
Belle O'BrienIt's right in front of you, just look up.We, as humans, are social creatures. Whether we like to admit it or not, we have a preestablished urge to be accepted, liked, and the…Apr 25, 20221Apr 25, 20221
Belle O'Brien“Can you repeat that? I was looking at my phone.” — a new form of addiction“Daddy, daddy, look at this!” I watched as a young girl ran over to her father with a bright smile and a picture she colored with crayons…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Belle O'Brien#This and #That but is it #Good or #Bad?Activism is a stance for change and when combined with social media and digital technologies, this activism turns into online activism…Mar 21, 20224Mar 21, 20224
Belle O'BrienSocial Media, Children, and Identities: The Bigger PictureAs children age, they face questions such as “Who am I?”, “What are my strengths?”, “What are my weaknesses?”, or “Who do I want to be in…Feb 14, 20225Feb 14, 20225