I couldn't agree more with Sherry
Turkle's message. We tend to overuse digital technology to feel
connected to each other when, in reality, this is causing the
opposite effect. As innovations in technology have evolved, my
individual communication skills have certainly changed progressively.
In the work environment, written communication has become the main
means of sharing information and ideas. As a result, my written
communication skills are now more polished. I have also learned how
to use word economy to make my writing more effective when presenting
my ideas.
Advancements in technology have also
altered classroom communication, and it's predictable that future
innovations will continue to change classroom communication further.
The influence of social media is very present in the academic
setting. In my online classroom, I am very vigilant and constantly
monitor that my students follow netiquette rules when communicating
with each other and with me. In my opinion, it is essential that
students understand the parallel between a physical classroom
environment and a virtual classroom environment. In fact, the core
rules of netiquette from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea
can be interpreted as classroom expectations or classroom rules.
There are certain behaviors that are expected and other behaviors
that are not acceptable in an academic environment, physical or
virtual. It is for this reason that, as mobile and social media continue to grow, netiquette should be
enforced in online instruction through establishing clear
expectations as well as consequences for infractions.
No comments:
Post a Comment