Sophia's Blog

The theory that children born into the digital world- the so-called "digital natives"-live, think, and learn differently, as introduced by Marc Prensky , has definitely some truth to it. Nevertheless, does this differentiating factor of growing up really produce the ability to multi-task?  In Prenskys paper about the digital native, the young generation with its abundant use of technology in personal and professional life is projected as a superhuman who is more efficient, self-taught (if desired), and able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. While there is some truth to this when it comes to understanding and operating technology, I must stand with Paul Kirschners evaluation that being literate in the digital world doesn’t necessarily mean more efficiency or capability. A hard truth that comes with constant exposure to screens is that people are firstly much more dependent on external sources to complete tasks and secondly people’s ability to focus on one task decre...

Looking at a very dear relationship I am currently engaged in and the impact online communication had on it, one is clear: It would very likely not exist anymore!   Online communication like FaceTime, Whatsapp and social media played a huge role in the experimentation and intensifying stage of this relationship. After the initiating phase, and a short experimentation phase, we were physically apart for months. Communicating online enabled our relationship to evolve and deepen.  That being said, now that we share a life together, our online communication has declined and I value face-to-face communication much more.  In general, I believe that communication online is great to build relationships of any kind, but there is a point where the communication should shift to direct face-to-face. Especially when people start to differentiate, prioritizing quality time together could potentially save the relationship by solving disagreements or at least gaining understanding and em...

When it comes to different social media platforms, there are definitely different benefits and drawbacks. Here are a few examples: Facebook With over 2 billion monthly active users , Facebook is one of the most well-known social networking platforms. Connecting with friends and family, joining communities of like-minded people, and sharing media like images and videos are just a few advantages of using Facebook. Facebook has nonetheless come under fire for disseminating false information and violating users' privacy. Twitter Twitter is a social media site where users can post "tweets," or quick messages, in real time. The advantages of using Twitter include the chance to become viral, the ability to follow and interact with significant people in your field or area of interest. Yet, hate speech and harassment can also thrive on Twitter.  Instagram Instagram is a visual platform for uploading and sharing pictures and videos. Making connections with influencers in your field...

  Hi there, My name, as you can probably guess from the blogs title is Sophia. I was born in germany, grew up in austria and now live part in the states, new orleans to be exact, thailand and palestine.    I'm currently working towards a degree in New Media Communications. Being an artist at heart, I hope to gain the necessary expertise to land a creative job, such as video editor, web designer or  illustrator upon completing this program. As you've read, me and my family are constantly on the move, so being able to work online is a must with my lifestyle. In 2019, I got certified to teach yoga , which is still a hobby and side job for me. I've worked as a professional dancer in my early 20's and always been involved in some sort of movement practice.  When it comes to online communication, I am probably most interested in learning about how to go about resolving conflict, especially towards a bigger audience. My experience with building a brand online is found...