The following reflection relates to my experience of making the video featured above – Reflection: The argument you wanted to convey in relation to your chosen context/topic and decisions about what kind of content/messages/meanings you included to support this As this was an informational video, I wanted to discuss the key ideas presented in the … Continue reading Digital media and divides
The topic of social surveillance was inspired by the content of my Digital Media unit as well as my own personal experiences. As mentioned in the video I am currently in the process of applying for a range of internships and jobs for next year. During this process I have been reflecting on my presence … Continue reading Lets talk about: Social Surveillance
I realised I have posted a few photos/blogs but I haven’t really introduced myself. The intention behind this blog was initially for university but I have realised it can be more than that. Sharing an introductory video adds a level of vulnerability and authenticity that I initially wasn’t excited about but now know that it … Continue reading Intro Video!
Bold statement I know but hear me out… Gratification is described in the dictionary as pleasure gained from the satisfaction of fulfilling a goal or desire. The marshmallow test conducted by Walter Mischel and Ebbe B. Ebbesen at in 1970 was conducted to explore gratification and establish correlations between delayed and instant gratification and outcomes … Continue reading GAMIFICATION AND MOTIVATION – INSTANT GRATIFICATION IS A GOOD THING
In a recent podcast I discussed my personal experience with gamification. To give you a quick recap, since the beginning of 2019 I have been using an Apple watch and its associated activity app. One element of the app includes setting goals and each day aiming to achieve at least this amount of activity. This … Continue reading GAMIFICATION AND HEALTH – A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
I chose to research and discuss the topic relating to ALM101 week 8: What potentialities and risks does social media offer activists attempting to drive social change?? The podcast explores the definition of activism and a commonly used phrase ‘slactivism’, I also look into into some of the potentialities and risks associated with social media … Continue reading Social Media Activism
Who am I? Well…I’m still figuring it out. This common question is made slightly more complicated with the addition of online identity. There is no one true self as our identity is fragmented and portrayed differently for all situations and platforms (The Guardian 2015, para. 9). We can all relate to this, for example the … Continue reading Who is Mimi Boydell?
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Continue reading The Journey Begins
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