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Source : https://www.journaltocs.ac.uk/API/blog/?p=1001 Reading through the different blogposts, many of my classmates agreed that having open access to academic articles helps them in their studies. Materials like academic articles can be open access to everyone as it helps to improve and explore new ideas as well as benefit the author themselves. Continue reading →

Click for a clearer image –> Source : http://www.slideshare.net/sjDCC/benefits-and-practice-of-open-science As a student, having access to academic articles has become an important element in my. It helps me to get a better understanding of subject by exposing me to different ideas and concept of the topic. With open access, I am grateful that I do not have to pay to read these articles because as a student, we do not have the financial ability to pay for every article we read. Continue reading →

Source: http://www.slideshare.net/CRohitKumar1/invited-to-speak-at-the-hysea-annual-summit-use-social-media-for-your-brand Reading my classmates’ post got me thinking if social media was really a good addition into people’s life. Most people have been so caught up in using this innovative form of communication and information sharing tool that they have forgotten about many other important things in life. Continue reading →

Source : http://awesomedisneyandanime.tumblr.com/page/4 I find it’s really interesting to read through some of the post on topic 3 and while reading, it got me some new ideas that I would like to share in this post. Through Clinton’s post, I realised that sometimes people do not think strategically when establishing an online professional profile. In my previous post, I mentioned a lot about being self-aware on what you are sending out to people. Continue reading →

In this competitive world, companies are constantly trying to attract and retain new talents. Based on a survey from Jobvite, recruiters are now focusing on using social to help them in their recruiting process. Hence, to stand out from the crowd, it’s necessary for people to create an authentic online professional profile to integrate credibility into your personal brand. Below are 3 ways you can create an authentic online professional profile; Be mindful Click the image for a clearer view. Continue reading →

Source : http://heartifb.com/2011/03/07/pros-cons-online-identity/ After reading my classmate’s post, it was interesting to know that there is a mix reviews on creating one or more online identities. Some people feel that creating more online identities me ans it is being dishonest online as you are creating different identity about yourself. I also understand another concern of people creating multiple online identities is the possibility of people abusing it. Continue reading →

Source : https://saberhamidi.wordpress.com/2015/02/22/topic-2-should-we-have-more-than-one-online-identity/ Before we discuss on the advantage and disadvantage of having more than one online identity, let me tell you what online identity is. Online identity is a collective of characteristics infer based on your digital footprint. For example, Zalora will make judgement on your characteristics and form an online identity for you based on the items you buy or browse. Continue reading →

After reading all the posts, I’m glad that I’m on track with the concept of this topic. It has given me great insight and inspires me to think further on the good and bad about digital “resident” and “visitor”. Continue reading →

I find the concept of digital “visitors” and “residents” very interesting after reading a few articles on it. It got me thinking of who I am when I’m on the web. First of all, let me give a explanation of the concept behind digital “visitors” and “resident”.This concept is actually derived from the Prensky’s typologies on digital natives and immigrants.For Prensky’s typologies is very much based on how web savvy a person is based on their age. Continue reading →