The Internet has become as space where information is widely available with a quick Google search, unfortunately this information isn’t always accurate, and misinformation is easily spread. Due to the amount of misinformation prevalent on the Internet, it is imperative that digital users are aware of this. In Why You…

If you’re like me and have scrolled past this TikTok late at night while binging on TikToks, we may have the same issue when it comes to not being able to put our phones down before going to sleep. As I reflect upon my digital usage and the amount…

The internet has become a useful tool for spreading information to millions of people, but it has become a space for bad actors to spread misinformation as well. Mike Caulfield, the director of Blended & Networked Learning, believes that almost none of us have had training in how to use…

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, more people throughout the world have turned to technology to connect with co-workers, friends and family. Using their phone or computers to connect through social media and video calling platforms like Zoom. While technology was something that a lot of people used before the pandemic…

Our privacy is valuable as most people don’t want everybody to know everything about them and sometimes we don’t want to know everything about other people. With the rise of the Internet, tech companies and the government have been able to collect personal data that can infringe upon our privacy…

As young people begin using the internet, they can find themselves joining social media sites where they do not have to disclose their full identity, because of this it encourages them to identify ways in which new skills, beliefs, and principles can be experimented with. Wängqvist & Frisén wrote, “individuals…

When we think of those who are tech-savvy, younger generations are more likely to come to mind rather than older generations. Age tends to be considered a factor in the successful engagement with digital technologies and the Internet. There is a common misconception that older adults cannot use technology, but…