Author: grantericksonwsu
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The Chromebook Catalyst
In the years following the pandemic, Chromebooks have emerged as a transformative tool in classrooms across the globe. These lightweight, affordable laptops have become a staple in educational settings thanks to their ease of use, seamless integration with cloud-based applications, and suitability for remote and in-person learning. The concept responsible for the emergence of the…
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Unit 4 Reflection
Diversity and inclusion in digital spaces are not merely ideals but are also necessary to create an equitable society. As technology becomes increasingly intertwined with every facet of life, ensuring digital environments are accessible, representative, and empowering for all individuals is crucial. In the following sections, I will discuss my main takeaways on this topic.…
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Unit 3 Reflection
I chose “Dumb Ways to Die” and “Datak—A Serious Game About Personal Data” to compare. “Dumb Ways to Die,” despite its name, is a lighthearted game in which you are met with many situations where people are in danger, and you help them. “Datak—A Serious Game About Personal Data,” on the other hand, is a…
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The Mountains of Data Collected by Internet Users
Introduction In today’s digital age, vast amounts of data are collected from Internet users every time they interact with the Internet and its services. Whether users know it or not, each mouse click, keystroke, and interaction leave behind data. Organizations then scoop up this data to build profiles on users. This constant stream of information…
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Unit 2 Reflection
Edit: I just noticed that I messed up the URL for my submission on Canvas. I just updated it, so it should be fine now! As we learned from the discussions of this unit, the digital divide has been a topic of concern for years. Still, despite countless initiatives, it remains a significant issue in…
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Unit 1 Reflection
How do you define “inclusion?” What does it mean for an environment to be inclusive? Inclusion is the idea and practice of allowing all individuals, regardless of their identity, background, or capabilities, to not only be included but to feel valued and respected. An inclusive environment is a setting in which this inclusivity that we’ve…
Grant Erickson 