Monthly Archives: November 2016

Digital Writing is…

What is digital writing? We are working towards a point in our world where (almost) everyone will have the resources to create content and promulgate it on the web. Be it a blog about right-wing politics or a meme posted … Continue reading

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Who Cares? Why are Digital Writing Classes important?

It is no secret that digital media has grown since the invention of computers and therefore has created a space for writers of all backgrounds to share ideas with an overwhelmingly large audience. But what does writing online mean? Navigating … Continue reading

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How is Digital Writing Different from Traditional Writing? And Why Do We Care?

Writing has always been the most important and prevalent way in which we communicate our most complex ideas, but digital writing has taken it to a whole new level. Digital writing is distinct from traditional writing not only in terms … Continue reading

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Everyone Should Take a Digital Writing Course. Here’s Why:

  What is Digital Writing? We are always writing. As college students, we are constantly articulating thoughts into words, critically analyzing texts, and extrapolating meaning. We repeat this process over and over again throughout our day. No, I am not … Continue reading

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Digital Literacy’s Place

“Hey, get off of your phone!” How many times have you heard that phrase or something similar hurled at you? Well, I definitely have more than once. I was born in 1994, so I consider myself a millennial. I grew … Continue reading

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Digital Writing: As a Liberal Arts Approach

Digital writing has a lot of stigma associated with it. Society has anxieties related to the Millennial generation being less literate and successful academically because of the close relationship they have with technology. It is quite the opposite, academia and … Continue reading

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If Writing Digitally is Cool, Call Me Miles Davis

In the last decade, technology has infiltrated society and become an  integral component of everyday life. If you need convincing just visit the Eric Pickersgill‘s photo blog where he portrays the invasiveness of technology. Social media connects us to our friends and … Continue reading

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Digital Media and the Future of Writing

Think about how often you check your phone or your laptop, or the how often you hear: “Hey, have you seen this thing on Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr?” Then ask your parents how often they did those things when they were your age. … Continue reading

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Utilizing Digital Writing

Children today are born into a world of tablets, computers, and cell phones that allow for them to see the whole world just by sitting in the comfort of their own bed. A world where technology is constantly improving, providing … Continue reading

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Why is Web Writing Important?

Technology today encompasses most every part of our lives. Whether you are waiting for the new iPhone to be released, listening to the radio on your way to work, tuning into the nightly news on TV, or even just shopping … Continue reading

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