Obviously, I was definitely a visitor at the beginning of
this course, a visitor that couldn’t wait to go back home. But now after
finishing the course, and finally have watched the video, I can honestly say
that I have found a new home. Maybe my
skills online are not as sophisticated as I’d like them to be, but at least not
I’m not afraid to explore the many possibilities and I’m not afraid to connect
with people worldwide. After participating in this class, I can now see the
difference from when I started this course and now. According to Dr. White, a
visitor is individually private and logs in and out without leaving a trace,
whereas a resident is socially visible and leaves his presence behind somehow
even when he is logged off. This is perhaps my favorite part of this video
because it best describes my growth. When I first started this course I would
use the internet for whatever purpose and then leave, or as Dr. White would put
it, I would rummage a toolbox, use it for whatever purpose, and then put the
tool back. Whereas now, I am definitely connecting with various people and
learning and teaching others at the same time, it definitely has that walk in
the park feel. I am aware that the more I learn, the more I know that there is
still so much to know and that doesn’t scare me anymore. I am looking forward
to whatever growth I demonstrate for deciding to reside in the virtual realm. On
my internet, continuum, I am at the point where I’ve come to understand that it
is not a question of “academic or technical skills but about culture and
motivation.”
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