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Image created by: Jierun (Me) After reading many blogs, I still stand for Open Access, I think the benefits and impact it makes can change the world in many ways! Take Jack Andraka for example, he was able to change the medical world to a better due to Open Access, he invented something useful for everybody – a Pancreatic Cancer Detector. I think that is pretty amazing! Open access to content for free is a very wide topic. Continue reading →

Image Created by: Jierun (Me) As the usage of internet and social media increases, ethics of social media comes to concern in terms of both education and business aspects (A very broad topic). What is right and what is wrong? What may seem right to you, may seem wrong to me. Continue reading →

About 15-20 years ago, many of us live only in the physical world with no internet or social interaction using technology (except Telephone). Today, there is an estimate total of 2,925,249,355 internet users worldwide, and 4,453,859 of them are in Singapore. Isn’t it scary how fast technology has changed us? Here’s an interesting Info-graphic on usage of social media… Image by: Digital Insights As you can see, we are living part of our lives in virtual world, in social media. Continue reading →

I mentioned before that I was a Digital Visitor in Work aspect, now I’ve come to realization that I must adapt and be a Digital Resident to have a competitive advantage. I’ve learn a variety of ways to make Professional Online Profile authentic and attractive. Apart from things that I mentioned in my last post, I’m aware that authenticity and being true to yourself isn’t enough. Continue reading →

If you feel that developing Professional Profile online isn’t important…think again. When you are applying for a job vacancy, you are not the only applicant out there. With the long list of applicants, not to mention some have better job experience than you, how are you going to “WOW” your employers with only a CV or Resume? Previously, I’ve talked about Digital Residents and Visitors. Continue reading →

Topic 2 has been really fun and thought-provoking! I’ve learn so much from replying what others commented on my blog as well as commenting on others! 😊 Initially, I wasn’t sure if I do prefer managing many online identities or I don’t…but now, I vote for Multiple Online Identities, but also keeping them at a professional, not too casual manner, due to privacy issues. Continue reading →

Do you have an account for Facebook? For LinkedIn? Zalora? TaoBao? Do you know by using web browser, you leave digital footprints for every click or search you make? Are you aware that, by doing what I’ve mentioned, you have already created countless of Online Identities? …And this can be a threat if you are not careful of your actions online! Online Identity refers to any characteristics (e.g. Birthdates, Workplace, Shoes size) that we created while interacting with websites. Continue reading →

It has been interesting and enjoyable reading different views from different people. Before I even started researching and reading about Digital Visitors, Digital Residents, Digital Natives, and Digital Immigrants, I had no idea such concepts and terms exists! As I read posts from others, it got me thinking deeper and more questions arises… Constance made an insightful view — I agree, it is a common mistake made by readers to stereotype such technology users terms based on generations. Continue reading →