Mapping Digital Learning Spaces

This week I had the opportunity to learn about mapping my digital learning space. I explored apps within my phone and also explored my online usage. I then created a digital map to represent my usage, which was divided into four separate quadrants: visitor, resident, professional, and personal. Visitor mode (far left) represents the web being utilized as a collection of "tools" and leaves no social trace. An example of visitor mode could be searching a site or app for information. Resident mode (far right) represents the web being used as a network of places. Resident mode leaves social traces and shows the user being socially present. The last two quadrants are professional and personal. Professional (top y-axis) describes online or app activity that is used mostly for work. Personal (bottom y-axis) describes apps or online activity which is mostly used for personal use. 

My digital space map:    

Phillip's Digital Map

At first, I was surprised when I completed my digital space map. Before starting my map, I thought that most of my digital space would fall in the visiting range. However, I actually spend most of my time on the resident side. As I reflected on my current internet and app use, I realized that the only time I'm in the visiting mode is when I'm browsing apps like Pinterest or ESPN.   I spend most of my digital time communicating with friends, family, and even parents through various apps. I'm glad I had the opportunity to create the digital map to see where most of my digital space takes place. I'm interested in seeing how my digital map will change as I grow and evolve in my career.

Take a look at the video. Dave White explains how to create a Digital Space Map.

Dave White. "Just The Mapping". Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, September 13, 2013. Web. September 11, 2017.