Category Archives: 2017 Digital Writing Essay

Briona Hawkins October 24, 2017 Prompt 2 Professor Sarah Kersh Does Digital Writing Matter? In 1981, the first IBM PC was introduced to the public. In 1989, the world wide web was created. In 1992 a 22-year-old sent the first … Continue reading →

  Did you know that the average American spends more than 10 hours a day behind a screen consuming media?   In fact, it is estimated that we will increase the hours behind a screen and access additional devices in the … Continue reading →

“ Digital optimists assert that tools will make us more democratic, flatten social hierarchies, and make knowledge more accessible and engaging. Meanwhile, digital pessimists worry about the lack of privacy, the substitution of information for knowledge, and the loss of … Continue reading →

  What is Digital Writing? Why does it matter? While it may not be something you think of, you digital write every day, multiple times a day. It allows for interpretation, builds relationships, is a way of communication, and is … Continue reading →

For Millennials and even the more dynamic members of generation Z students, the Internet and posting online has become second nature. Sending an email, commenting on a picture and instantaneously  developing quirky captions are such common tasks that the technical … Continue reading →

In the ever so changing world we live in today, digital writing is becoming a norm. Online writing is how most people receive information. Through articles, videos, news outlets and social media, people turn to the online world to communicate … Continue reading →

The year is 2017, and it often feels impossible to step outside your door and not see people glued to their electronic devices with fingers blazing, typing away. Following the Digital Revolution of the 1970’s, on-screen writing has become integrated … Continue reading →

  What Is Digital Writing?     Writing has and always will play a major role in peoples everyday lives. This is especially apparent in education, personal relationships, the job market, etc. Writing is a key language skill, which allows … Continue reading →

Technology has incorporated itself into every aspect of our lives, from media and entertainment to literacy and education.  Digitization is a key component of teaching and learning, whether that be directly within educational institutions or through absorbing and contributing information … Continue reading →

  In today’s world, people are writing online more than ever. Social networking, tweeting, and blogging has been increasing rapidly and being used by people all over the world. People are being exposed to a range of digital tools like … Continue reading →