Digital technology provides platforms for individuals to express and explore their identities in creative ways. Ross, Kristina, Samantha, and Nate—the Brown family—are avid users of various social media platforms and digital communication tools.
They utilize Facebook accounts for staying connected with distant family and friends, while Samantha and Kristina have ventured into Instagram to share glimpses of their lives. Samantha, particularly drawn to popularity, has immersed herself in TikTok, constantly creating content to maintain her online presence. In her pursuit of popularity, Samantha’s digital identity seems to have evolved, diverging from her original persona.
The Browns are no strangers to digital slang and communication trends. While Samantha and Nate engage in texting using internet slang and abbreviations that sometimes baffle Ross and Kristina, Kristina herself has adapted by incorporating emojis into her emails and texts to stay current with digital communication trends.
Instructions
For this assignment, you will create an artifact that visualizes or explains some aspect of your identity, with a focus on your identity or personality traits.
Below are some examples of ways in which you can create your visual argument:
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- Creating a professional poster using PowerPoint
- Creating a slideshow presentation
- Creating a digital picture collage
Expectations for Assignment:
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- Visualize the Changing Identity: Create an artifact or presentation that reflects how your identity has evolved over time. Showcase any significant changes or developments in your identity or personality traits.
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- Communicate in Digital Spaces: Describe and analyze the digital slang used and created within your chosen digital spaces. Thoroughly explain the evolution of digital slang and its impact on online communication.
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- Provide Examples: Include real-world examples demonstrating how digital technology has influenced language in various contexts, such as social media, online communication, and artificial intelligence. Offer insights into how these examples relate to your own experiences and identity.
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- Conclusion: Summarize how individuals express and create their identities in digital spaces. Reflect on the significance of digital technology in shaping identity formation and expression in the modern era.
Important: Before starting, be sure to review this assignment’s rubric as it will help you narrow the scope of your work.
Submission
Digital technology has transformed the landscape of identity, presenting both opportunities and challenges as individuals navigate the complexities of the digital age. Once you have created one of the above artifacts or presentations, submit your assignment via the designated drop box.
