As an undergraduate student, I rely almost exclusively on digital platforms for research. My accessibility to content, like primary and secondary sources, is dependent on whether or not that information in the UMW library digital catalogue. While the web is increasingly becoming a space for students of history, we are still in the process of convincing the greater public to buy into this shift. Continue reading “Academic Shifts for a Digital World”
Five Lessons On Digital Identity
- The internet knows a lot about me, actually, it knows everything. Even in my limited social presence, my personal information like emails, phone number, address, login information, is all traceable, ugh. Tim Herrera’s article, How to See What the Internet Knows About You (And How to Stop It) , eases some tension because it offers ways to protect yourself from particular companies. I will definitely be rereading this post to use some of the suggested sites. Continue reading “Five Lessons On Digital Identity”