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A conclusion – Final Assessed Post

Initially when I first started out this module, I was unaware of the rising concerns in this digital world and had only little knowledge. However, as the module progressed and more topics were covered, I have definitely gained new and important insights regarding the digital world, most of which I had not expected to uncover. One of which is learning the impact our professional online profile has on our career prospects and how these social media platforms can be used more professionally. Continue reading →

Co-branding against expectations – Apple and Hermes

Apple watch Hermes. (Image from: apple.com) During a special Apple event at end of August 2015, Apple have announced that they’ll be co-branding with Hermes to create a new product line – Apple watch Hermes. While this approach to co-branding will surely surprise the audience, it is indeed a meaningful case to look into. Apple has always been known for its modern and sleek design while boasting its advanced technology. Continue reading →

Topic 5: Pros & Cons of OER – Content Producer’s P.O.V

(Image from: Online Learning Tips) This topic requires us to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of offering free accessible content in the eyes of a content producer. However, I’m pretty sure most of us interpreted the question as: Should online content be free, or not? It is in the nature of this topic to spur discussions on price and could easily be the sole focus. But I believe ‘online content’ goes deeper than monetary talks. Continue reading →

Topic 4: Reflective Summary

(Image from: http://www.4.bp.blogspot.com) ‘Social Media Ethics’ is such a broadly defined term that spurs endless discussions about varying aspects, but all of which we should be concerned about, as we are all entwined in this digital network. Through reading my classmate’s blogposts, it has opened up my mind to different perspectives and intrigued me to think deeper into these ethical issues. Continue reading →

Social Media Ethics – Topic 4

(Image from: Google) It has come to our knowledge that the amount of our personal information social media companies possess goes deeper than we think, and with such keen interest on our private information, it has intrigued us to think what they would and could do with all these information. Out of 3 billion active internet users, 2.1 billion have accounts on the various social media platforms, more notably Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Continue reading →

Will we lose ourselves while forging our identity in the virtual world created by mankind? Topic 3, reflective summary.

(Image from: Tumblr) For the past three topics, we’ve focused our attention on the importance and implications of establishing online identities. Through further readings, we’ve come to fully realise the impact our online identities have on our career opportunities and in this topic, we’ve moved on to specifically talk about the various ways in developing a professional online identity. Continue reading →

Reflective Summary: Topic 2

(Image from: http://www.walltowatch.com/view/5355) I’ve come to conclusion that many people would easily create more than one online identities for themselves due to the popularity and impact of social media websites but there a few issues that are constantly being addressed in various blog posts. Even though multiple online identities are widely accepted and encouraged, it has been revolving around these few key issues. 1. Continue reading →