Erin's Web Technology Learning Journal

  MODULE 4 WHAT I'VE LEARNED SO FAR (Image from  https://www.freiheit.org/countering-fake-news ) This module taught us how to search effectively and find accurate information. It was particularly beneficial for me as I needed to gather sources for an English paper that was due. We learned how to filter out inaccurate or "fake news," and I recognized that I still need to improve in this area. This knowledge is important to me because I want to avoid falling for false information.   (Image from  https://askdaman.com/social-bookmarking-sites/ ) This module also taught us how to use social bookmarking. I wasn't aware this existed, but I love it! Diigo  will be very helpful as I continue my school journey. It's absolutely going to be helpful to have all the saved information in one spot.    MY PARTICIPATION  In complete transparency, I didn't give this module as much time and attention as I've given the last three. Some family issues and personal healt...

  MODULE 3 WHAT I'VE LEARNED SO FAR     The internet can be a dangerous place. Shopping, banking, accessing medical records, and talking to friends are all things that have become so routine that sometimes we don't think about the security risks. Taking an internet safety course has helped me become aware of some things I have been somewhat lax on.