If you interact online, chances are you have witnessed trolling and trolling behaviors. You may also have been targeted by these behaviors as they show up in comment sections and social media platforms. A 2016 poll of over 1000 Americans reported that 25% of respondents were victims of online harassment or knew someone who was. Of the…
When online discussions break down, we often point the finger at the illusive troll or identify behaviors we would describe as trollish. In my research I’ve been studying literacy practices in online, social spaces. In this context, I need to come to terms with the role of trolling and these anti-social behaviors. This post will unpack…
The intersections between learning, technology, and media are often the scene of tumult and change. These digital texts and tools provide groundbreaking advantages, and opportunities to information that cannot be underestimated. The Internet, video and music sharing sites, social media and mobile phones have quite literally changed our world forever. Sadly, this ubiquitous communications technology…