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Category Archives: Introductions
Possibilities
Ancient Book by Richard Scott33 I was drawn to this image. It is very simple – a blank page in a book. I chose this image because it represents to me the “possibilities” that exist out there for text, technology, … Continue reading
A Blending of Technology
Photo by Mat Packer I am drawn to this photograph because it depicts how text and technology has changed over the years; from a pencil and paper to an iPhone and iPad. I agree with Postman (1992) when he says; … Continue reading
Stand out from the crowd
I can see how one can get lost looking through the photos in the Flickr commons! I had to stop myself after 15 or so minutes and make a choice. I chose this photo in part because I feel that … Continue reading
Woven Words
Embroidered text messages = brilliant. (by Christi Ginger) I was intrigued by how this image reflected some of the ideas explored throughout the prefatory materials and Module 1 introduction. The prompt, in the defining terms section, to have our learning … Continue reading
My literal world
Robot Scrabble Photo by Jenn and Tony Bot I chose this picture for its literal translation. Both text (letters) and technology (robots). But the more I read in the prefatory material the more I liked the image on different levels. … Continue reading
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Evolution of Text
Hello and sorry that this picture is a bit gross. I chose it to represent the evolution of orality and literacy. You can see this picture as human changing into or being controlled by artificial intelligence. How do technological tools affect the way we communicate and think about the world around us? The keyboard looks as if it has taken over the woman’s ability to speak. How much do we control modern technology? How much of it controls us?
I’m from Vancouver, but live in Osaka with my husband and 10 year old son. I’m a university EFL instructor. My background is in Literature and Education (SFU) and I also have a MA in Japanese Studies (U of Sheffield). When time allows, I like writing, yoga and travelling.
I just entered MET, and this is my first and only course this semester. I look forward to learning with you all.
Irene
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Ancient Media
If text is the creation of something and closely related to technology, the photo of the Japanese characters used in a printing press brings the two together. Japanese kanji is an ancient form of the written word and the printing … Continue reading
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Modes of expression
cc licensed Flickr photo by Darice de Cuba poem by Omar Khayyam I see text technologies as modes of expression. I’m attracted to this photo as representation of this. I’m not particularly fond of the poem, but I certainly relate … Continue reading
Circular relationships: Avoidance is not an option
It was difficult to find a picture that truly represented the complexity of the issues raised in this course. I kept going back to this image because to me it visually represents the circular relationship we have with technology. We … Continue reading
Get excited and make things
cc licensed flickr photo shared by moleitau Not exactly a profound thought, but at its core what excites me most about the digital domain is that it helps ordinary people make media and share it, rather than simply consume what … Continue reading
