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A “Visitor” or “Resident”?

Do you consider yourself to be a “Visitor” or “Resident”? These are terms used to identify and express an individual purpose for engaging and using the Web. Digital Visitors are individuals that use the Web to accomplish a particular task. Unlike Digital Residents, developing an online identity is not mandatory. Visitors are not comfortable with keeping an online presence, sharing information and are concerned with privacy issues. Continue reading →

Digital Profile – Self Test

Accessing, managing and evaluating online information Rating 2/5 I believe that accessing and looking for information online is an easy task for many, especially with the aid of search engines such as Google and Yahoo. However, managing and evaluating online information may be a challenging task as it is difficult to determine the reliability and credibility of information. Participating in online communities Rating 1/5 I am not active in online communities. Continue reading →