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Feel free to leave me a message! GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 10:08, 18 March 2014 (UTC)

= Topics Related to Always-On Culture =

Online Identity
-Being “always-on” leads to the constant overlapping of the user's real life identity and online one. Is the user's online identity any less 'real' than their 'real life' identity? Is it maybe just different in as much as they think a lot about what they display about themselves before putting it online, but in face-to-face encounters it is much more 'real time' and they are perhaps a bit more vulnerable to show themselves in a less-than-ideal way - albeit showing a more 'natural' self?

-Online identity is about portraying of self as a living-out of states of being, becoming, belonging and behaving through the range of everyday social and discursive practices that are connected with the body. Yet it is also a close editing of self: ‘it’s me, but minus the things I don’t like about me’ – those aspects of self chosen to be shared with the public. (Thomson, Angela (2007). 'Youth Online. Identity and Literacy in the Digital Age'. p 9) (Ania-polish accent (discuss • contribs) 23:13, 1 April 2014 (UTC))

-“Always-on” meaning that some feel the need to “check-in”, update their internet status, upload pictures from their real life to portray a specific online identity. (Mendelson, A.L & Papacharissi, Z. 2010. ‘Look at Us: Collective Narcissism in College Student Facebook Galleries’ from "A Networked Self").

-These activities may take up a lot of time and be of great importance to individuals in order to determine an online identity which is always-on and available to access (i.e. Impression Management).

-Always-on with regard to texting, Facebook, email etc. will all contribute to your online identity as they are managed by you and reflect you as a person whether it is informally with friends (text, Facebook) or for a more professional purpose (email, LinkedIn). José van Dijck (van Dijck 2013) differentiates between Facebook and LinkedIn, the former existing for users’ personal presentation of online identity and the latter for promotion of their professional identity with both organisations using similar means of connectivity. However, he also asserts that both platforms have a “vested interest in pushing the need for a uniform online identity” (p. 200) which may not be in the best interests of users who may want, for example, one identity for friends and another for employers.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 12:31, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Technological Determinism
-Always-on culture bringing about a big cultural shift relating to communication which has been determined by innovations in media technology where the user has the ability to be connected to the internet at all times.

-Technology has the power to transform culture, society and way people look at the world. Due to the advance in technology, people have developed a greater need to be connected to other people via mobiles/computers/tablets and are more likely to share experiences through these forms of communication than face-to-face.

-“Medium is the message” linking to your always-on identity: The medium in which you use to communicate affects the message originally intended. For example, text speak=informal, and has led to a cultural change where “Lol” is used in real conversation and bad punctuation is more frequent.

Marshall McLuhan
GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 19:00, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

McLuhan’s assertion that the medium is the message seems to be becoming more evident as the technology we use is tied in with our identity and what it says about us. Three of the world’s largest technology companies, Google, Intel, and Facebook all announced, almost on the same day, that they were investing heavily in wearable technology. Google announced that it was partnering with Italy's Luxottica, the makers of Ray-Ban sunglasses and Oakley sports glasses to ensure their new smart glasses, Google Glass, were at the cutting edge of fashion (The Guardian, 25th March, 2014; BBC 25th March, 2014). Google Glass is a small screen attached to a pair of glasses which can record video, access email, and retrieve information from the web by connecting wirelessly to a user's mobile phone. Intel, the world’s largest computer chip maker, increased its investment in wearable technology by buying Basis Science, a company that has devices and services for tracking a person’s health, and wanted to accelerate its position in wearable technology (BBC 26th March, 2014). Facebook also made a big investment in wearable technology by buying the virtual reality technology firm Oculus VR for £1.2bn and Mark Zuckerberg going as far as saying that “virtual reality will be the next social communications platform” (The Guardian, 25th March, 2014) and will “change the way we work, play and communicate” (BBC 26th March, 2014). If these investments by the world’s largest technology companies produce a proliferation of new, fashionable, technology, the reliance on wireless technology and greater bandwidth within that technology, will undoubtedly increase.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 11:27, 27 March 2014 (UTC)

Hamid Van Koten
Van Koten’s work is of significant relevance to this development in wearable technology, particularly Facebook’s recent acquisition of Oculus VR. In the context of technology providing an extension of our social networks, Van Koten wants to uncover the “shift from the real to the imaginary as the dominant drive towards the consumption of these representations” (Van Koten 2009: p. 89) He says from a Jungian perspective,” games provide an outlet for the archetypal forces within the collective unconscious. Onscreen we can safely place ourselves in the role of the Hero […] alternatively, in a Freudian sense, games are a means of enacting the Oedipus complex” (Van Koten 2009: p.96). Van Koten’s work build’s on that of McLuhan and it would seem with the three investments made by Google, Intel, and Facebook, the merging of games technology, which allows us to act in an imaginary world in much the same way as described in the disinhibition argument, with social media, his observation of the shift from the real to the imaginary will increase significantly.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 12:40, 27 March 2014 (UTC)

Jaron Lanier
GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 19:00, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

In "You are not a gadget: A manifesto", Jaron Lanier discusses the many people who partake in the "Always-On" culture, showing that despite the assumption that the majority are teenagers, people from all walks of life can become immersed in it. He lists "lifelong friends, my mentors, my students, my colleagues and my fellow travellers." (Lanier, 2011) GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 19:40, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Lanier also said that the most important thing about a technology was how it changed people (Lanier 2011) and, if this is correct, the changes brought about by new wearable technology from Facebook, Google, and Intel promise to change us considerably.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 14:42, 27 March 2014 (UTC)

NOTE: MORE INFO NEEDED ON JARON LANIER

Cognitive Surplus
-Technology has developed to allow you to create and share your thoughts and ideas. Always-on culture means you can partake in cognitive surplus when you so wish.

-Always-on culture allows to you view collective work online at the touch of a button. For example, Wikipedia is free of data charges in Middle-East and Africa: http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Zero

-Always-on technology has created this new way of collaboration and communication.

GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 00:22, 23 March 2014 (UTC)

=References=


 * BBC. (2012). Google and Ray-Ban deal to offer "more stylish" Glass Retrieved 03/25 2014, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26730791George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 19:40, 1 April 2014 (UTC)


 * BBC. (2014). Intel buys wearable technology firm Basis Science Retrieved 03/26 2014, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26743537George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 19:50, 1 April 2014 (UTC)


 * BBC. (2014). Facebook buys virtual reality headset start-up for $2bn Retrieved 03/26 2014, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26742625George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 19:50, 1 April 2014 (UTC)


 * Lanier, J. 2010. 'Missing Persons' from You Are Not A Gadget: A manifesto. London: Penguin Books Ltd


 * McLuhan, M. 1964. Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man.


 * Mendelson, A.L & Papacharissi, Z. 2010. ‘Look at Us: Collective Narcissism in College Student Facebook Galleries’ from A Networked Self.


 * The Guardian. (2014). Ray-Ban maker Luxottica to work with Google on Google Glass eyewear Retrieved 25/03 2014 from, http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/25/ray-ban-maker-to-work-with-google-on-google-glass-eyewear


 * The Guardian. (2014). Oculus: Facebook buys virtual reality gaming firm for $2bn Retrieved 25/03 2014 from, http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/25/facebook-buys-virtual-reality-gaming-firm-oculusGeorge Berrie (discuss • contribs) 19:59, 1 April 2014 (UTC)


 * Thomson, A. (2007). Youth Online: Identity and Literacy in the Digital Age.


 * Van Dijk, J. 2013. The Culture of Connectivity: A Critical History of Social Media.


 * Van Koten, H. 2009. 'The digital image and the pleasure principle: the consumption of realism in the age of simulation' from Digital Visual Culture: Theory and Practice


 * Wikipedia, 2014. 'Wikipedia Zero' Received at 04/01 2014 from http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Zero

=Presentation Information=

We have been assigned the presentation date of Tuesday 15th April (Week 10).

At the meeting today, we discussed the Powerpoint required and I have agreed to put the final one together if everyone is okay with this. We spoke about arranging another meeting sometime next week to assign material and create the bare bones of the presentation. Also, if everyone can put time aside for running through and rehearsing the final presentation before the 15th, that would be much appreciated. Any queries, just post it in the comment section below. Thanks. GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 15:53, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

I have entered below the guidelines for our presentation which can be found in the Module Handbook:

 A comprehensive, concise and effectively communicated coverage of the content of your Wikibook contribution

 The presentation on the day must be between 15 and 20mins in duration

 A reflection on group interaction and engagement with each other, with other groups (as relevant) and with outside Wikipedians

 Co-ordinated powerpoint presentation slides (or prezi – but it MUST be co-ordinated amongst the group) finished to a professional standard (you know what this word implies, this includes its presentation, delivery and technical control)

 Use your presentation to provide the starting point for a 30-minute class discussion, based upon one or two questions that you wish the rest of the seminar to discuss

A total mark will be given for:

 Effective communication (delivery, slides, control of materials)

 Audience engagement (co-ordination of discussion, delegation of tasks)

 Critical engagement (reflecting upon the group’s contributions to the Wikibook; your understanding of the project and its implications)

Presentations during Weeks 9, 10 & 11. Your group’s presentation week will be assigned by the end of play, Week 6.

GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 16:12, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Discussion
What everyone think about the idea of creating a bit of performance about being 'always-on' during our presentation? I just thought that it could be quite expressive if we simulate a situation where by phoning, sending a text to few members of our team, having a laptop in front of our faces, we can show how disturbing it is to ourselves and others. (Ania-polish accent (discuss • contribs) 13:05, 2 April 2014 (UTC))

I like that idea, maybe we could have our phones or laptops sitting next to us during the presentation and then announcet that we will be checking them at the end to see how many notifications/texts etc. we have received in that time to emphasise us being "always-on" in relation to being always "available" online even within a short hour of not being on our phones. GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 15:11, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

=Comments=

Hi Gemma! Thought that was a well thought out start - you've put a lot into it. I've made a small edit - but its more of a question than an edit re online and 'real' identities. George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 12:28, 23 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi George, thanks very much. I think what you've said is totally correct. I've had difficulty trying to think of a term other than "real life" as our online identity is included in that. I think it's more a case of having the best possible version of yourself put online for the world to see, even though this may not be the most natural or true-to-life version as you've said. GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 13:19, 23 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma, you've provided great points and information. I made some slight changes by changing things like "we" to "the user" etc. Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 16:27, 23 March 2014 (UTC)

Perfect, I'm still getting used to the style of the Wikibook. Hopefully reading everyone's entries will give me some insight. Thanks! GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 17:17, 23 March 2014 (UTC)

[Gemma, are you ok if I add a bit here re LinkedIn re the professional bit and also a bit about how Facebook use the new timeline so that they too are managing our online identity and how it is presented? George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 10:48, 26 March 2014 (UTC)

George - In reply to your edit above, yes that sounds great! All relevant and I think that it should be added, go ahead and feel free to edit/add bits to my section as you wish. GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 14:03, 26 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma, just to remind you that we are now going to use the APA style of referencing to keep it consistent. Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 16:07, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma, I've stuck with what was already being used on the Always-On page, so it is Surname, First name (Publication date) Title. Does that help? Or do you think it would be better to go with something different? SiobhanDMC (discuss • contribs) 16:21, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma, I'm having some trouble finding a resource on what cultural/technological determinism is? So if you have a resource on it that would be great, because then I can write a proper definition of the term! StineEliseJ (discuss • contribs) 16:24, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi! Maybe we should write a little (and I mean just a word or a very short sentence) about who the different people actually are? (Marshall McLuhan, Jaron Lanier etc.) From what I have read on Wikipedia, I think it may be smart to just say who they are and why they are mentioned in this particular text. Or what do you guys think? StineEliseJ (discuss • contribs) 16:49, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Elise, there's a definition for technological determinism in the book "New Media" which is the first book listed on the resource list for FMS9A4. If you search the document you will find it in the glossary (pp. 429). Also,I think that's a great idea. We were talking about linking the theorist to their wiki pages. So, for example, Jaron Lanier's name would be a hyper link to his Wikipedia page. What do you think? GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 21:51, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma, thanks, I will look at it. And linking the theorists to their wiki pages is a great idea! But does anyone know how to actually link the pages together? StineEliseJ (discuss • contribs) 11:09, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Elise, I've tried it above if you want to have a look and see if this is okay? GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 12:15, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma and Elise. I've been trying to do this but failing miserably (Gemma, you should work for Wiki!) so I asked a Wikipedian and what he said follows right after this - so I don't know if we should be doing it now. My instinct tells me it makes sense though - what do you guys think? "Hi George Berrie.Because this is Wikibooks, if you write an ordinary wikilink, it only links to a page with that name on Wikibooks. If you write markup Reykjavík, you get a redlink, Reykjavík, because there isn't a book called that.Books are relatively self-contained; that's part of what makes them books. So we don't link all that often to other wikimedia projects, such as Wikipedia. There's a prefix for each of the sister projects, that can be used to create links to them; but sister links within a book are relatively few, and are typically set aside from the text, such as in a box on the right or in a list at the bottom of a page. Here's a link to a Wikipedia page: Reykjavík. --Pi zero (discuss • contribs) 01:45, 1 April 2014 (UTC)" George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 18:48, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi there, better to just go with the APA style set out in the media guidelines? I think that is what we are doing, better to be safe! JustHollie (discuss • contribs) 17:29, 31 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma - yes I think we should make the links you mention. I say this because I've had a look at one of the Wiki help pages and there is stuff about exactly what a Wikibook is - it is really good - and there is plenty of mention of making links to other pages/other websites/Wikipedia. Here is a link to it ... https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Announcing/About_this_book I'm going to make some of these links myself now - well I'll try! Are you going to transfer stuff over to the main book soon? I was going to do it tonight but I think I'll wait until I get these links in.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 19:27, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Gemma - re references - sorry I missed this - I'll go in and edit this...George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 19:30, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hey! Just trying to send all the Always-On people a message about the boyd section. In the discussion page it has been decided that we will write her name in lower case throughout the wiki page, so that it remains consistent and coincides with her actual wikipedia page. Thanks! SiobhanDMC (discuss • contribs) 19:54, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma! Have you moved your information to the main page yet? Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 20:51, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hey AJ, not yet. Have you? I'm waiting to tidy a few things up first. I might post it tomorrow. GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 21:07, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma! I've moved my stuff across to the main book now and followed the heading/subheading format that was there - relatively straight forward. However, I can't see the place on the book where you go in and sign with three tilds to show that you have made an entry - any idea where it is?George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 09:42, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Gemma, I've now moved all my stuff onto the main page and tried to edit some information together. Your discussion page is looking good, I like how you included pictures, we should maybe incorporate that into the main page. Could you perhaps tell me how to do that so I could use it to put an image of Sherry Turkle on the main page? Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 10:54, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Hejka! Just to let you know that I have added first points about the psychological aspect of 'always-on'. (Ania-polish accent (discuss • contribs) 13:13, 2 April 2014 (UTC))

Gemma - thanks for info re three tilds etc - done it now and will let Aj know as I know she's put her stuff on too.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 15:16, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

I will try that out later. Thanks so much for the help! Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 16:04, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

No problem, that's me just added my information from my discussion page to the main page minus the references. Will double check they are not already listed then add more. How is everyone getting on? GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 16:27, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Hey, I'm doing okay, just about to do some referencing, did you use footnotes or not? I'm slightly confused if I am to use them or not. How are you getting on? Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 20:29, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Hey, I have no idea what to do re footnotes. We would need to label each one to a number but that would entail going through every other reference on the page. Some of the footnotes already applied from other groups don't work so I don't know how difficult it would be to do so. GemmaMiller (discuss • contribs) 21:24, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Discussion/Always on
Hi there, I noticed you have gone into technological determinism and our group hasn't looked at that. I am writing about Sherry Tuckle right now and I think a lot of her work is influenced by technological determinism? I am wondering if you would take a look at my page and see if you think I could link in any thing about Technological determinism. I think it links anyway but I am not 100% sure. Good work so far JustHollie (discuss • contribs) 12:01, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi guys! I am now finished, and I have posted my contributions on the main wikibook page! StineEliseJ (discuss • contribs) 12:33, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

Gemma I think you are right about being at the meeting. I'll reply to the email you sent to the team - is there a time you could make it on Monday? Or could we grab 15/30 mins on Tuesday right after the seminar and tackle it then? Ania would be there then too.George Berrie (discuss • contribs) 18:54, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi, just read it, yeah it would probably be best if we rescheduled it so you could be there. When suits you? Amandajayner (discuss • contribs) 19:02, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi, sure I can reschedule, when are you guys thinking? I don't have any lectures on Wednesdays and I have a couple of free hours on Thursdays from 12-3pm.