When reflecting on things like socializing online, the e-community and emotional presence, a question pops into mind? Do digital environments allow students to showcase their real personalities?
As a current student in online environment, I would say no, not for me. I am very outspoken and confident person, according to so many. Online, I feel I am conveyed as a conscious and shy individual within my study group. Things such as cultural differences, the class bad timing and the terrible online connection may have contributed into this. As an extrovert, I feel that my true personality is better demonstrated in a more face to face class.
So, online learning doesn't reflect who I really am negatively, but for many it works for their best interest. They are very selective in choose what aspects of their personalities to show and what aspects to hide. This represents their ''ideal self'', the one they wish to have someday. (Green, 2015)
References:
Green, R. "The Social Media Effect: Are You Really Who You Portray Online?" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2015.
As a current student in online environment, I would say no, not for me. I am very outspoken and confident person, according to so many. Online, I feel I am conveyed as a conscious and shy individual within my study group. Things such as cultural differences, the class bad timing and the terrible online connection may have contributed into this. As an extrovert, I feel that my true personality is better demonstrated in a more face to face class.
So, online learning doesn't reflect who I really am negatively, but for many it works for their best interest. They are very selective in choose what aspects of their personalities to show and what aspects to hide. This represents their ''ideal self'', the one they wish to have someday. (Green, 2015)
References:
Green, R. "The Social Media Effect: Are You Really Who You Portray Online?" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2015.
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