An Inquiry -- digital citizenship and information literacy

LIBE 477/ /Assignment 1// Part C 


My research experience evolved. Truly, my experience exemplified the inquiry process. Sometimes in the inquiry process, a question guides the research, but in my case, the research guided my inquiry. I would find a resource that was fascinating, and it would cite another resource or an expert who I would then go and research. It is paradoxical, as Albert Einstein states, that “the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know”. Each of the keywords and potential topics I outlined in Part A are huge topics and my rabbit trails of research led me somewhere I didn’t know existed when I began my inquiry.

Prior to my inquiry, I did not realize that the internet (WWW) was a contentious topic: that our human connection could be so dangerous; or that access to the WWW could widen the global socio-economic disparity. What I like about the resources I found, some of which I cited in the four resources in Part B, is that they analyze from different perspectives. The internet archive resources give the impression that the web is a treasure trove that we need to spend serious funds and energy protecting. Whereas the DWeb Panel discusses the flaws and failings of the Web (and social connections that it allows) and discuss what the ideal could be. This is such a poignant topic. Another resources shows the impact of gaining WIFI in a community and targeting learning to utilize it.

This inquiry has led me to some personal reflection. How do I use the web? Even greater than that: being raised in the Web Age, I wonder what would have happened in my life if I hadn’t had the knowledge contained within the Web as well as the unlimited access to it from anywhere I’ve ever travelled. Would I feel as secure as I do now? Would I have the same knowledge? What about my relationships? Would I be as connected with others? Would I be more connected? Where would my main source of information be? Would I care as much about social justice causes? Would I make the same food all the time? Would I be as passionate about the music I listen to? Would I walk to video stores? Would I able to take university courses and work full time if I didn’t have the internet?

This inquiry has created an appreciation as well as a new sense of precaution about the web/internet. More than anything, this inquiry has made me realize the importance of digital citizenship and information literacy education in our students. They are going to spend time on the internet regardless, so it is our duty to educate them in searching smartly, and interacting safely.

 

Work Cited:

 

Frances, G., Price, M., Strazds, L., & Walker, D. (2019). At the Edge of the Internet: Teaching
         Coding and Sustainability to Himalayan Girls. Canadian Journal of Learning and
         Technology, 45(3), 2-17. doi:https://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/27864/20472

 

Ishikawa Sutton, M. (September 24, 2020). DWeb Panel: If Big Tech Is Toxic, How Do We Build
         Something Better? Internet Archive Blogs. doi:https://blog.archive.org/2020/09/24/dweb-
         panel-if-big-tech-is-toxic-how-do-we-build-something-better/

 

Newbold, B. (September 15th, 2019). How the Internet Archive is Ensuring Permanent Access to
       Open Access Journal Articles. Internet Archive Blogs.
       doi:http://blog.archive.org/2020/09/15/how-the-internet-archive-is-ensuring-permanent
       access-to-open-access-journal-articles/


Comments

  1. D.McNeeOctober 6, 2020 at 5:02 PM

    This is a good post which outlines your thinking, process, learning, reading and research thus far. I appreciate your thorough reflection. You are asking excellent questions about important ideas and topics. If you choose to continue with this topic for your Final Vision Project, you may want to explore additional resources from a practical standpoint that complement your work and help you build your digital artifact. As we continue to blog through our course, you may want to also explore blog features such as hyperlinks, images, embedded videos and labels.

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