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I AM A NEW PERSON, online!

Throughout this 12 weeks of self-orientated learning, we were expose to different Topics which are relevant to our online presence. The below summary will include what I have learnt and concluded my stance for each Topic, which will be used as a framework for the development of my Social Media accounts. # How do I manage my multiple identities I learnt that companies review candidate’s social media platform prior to selection to access and understand the suitability of a candidate. Continue reading →

Topic 5: Open Access, Please..

Initially, it was tough for me to weigh my stance on this topic from different perspective. However, with the engagement with other blogs, I am clear that – Free Open access should be made available, especially in education prospect. I came across this video from Jeremiah’s blog and I would like to summarise a few points that the speaker has pointed out: [Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ztwFtF-lgA&feature=youtu. Continue reading →

Topic 5: Should we have Free access?

What is Open Access? [Source: Wiley, Photo by me] Should there be Open access? Free access? The first thought that came to me was – “I can gain access to books or entertainment online.” However, as the saying goes “We cannot have the best of both world”. There are bound to be people who will argue otherwise. In the user’s perspective, one would plead for a free access. Continue reading →

Topic 4: Reflection on Ethical Issues

Topic 4 was an interesting topic and through this learning platform, I am exposed to the various ethical issues raised by me peers. The below video will summarise a few points that I have learnt: [Source: Video by me, adapted from Brenda, Karise and Yang Ting] The below picture will further explain the use of data mining. [Source: http://www.ijsr.net/archive/v4i7/SUB156788.pdf , Photo by me] This made me wonder if there are still privacy from “Multiple online identities“. Continue reading →

Topic 4: Ethical or not?

Social Media, defined by CPS, is the use of electronic devices to create, share or exchange information, Ideas, pictures and videos. Brian Solis’s conversation prism is a visual map of the social media landscape, how they are used in everyday life. [Source: https://conversationprism.com/ ] A clearer description of the function of the social medias is shown below: [Source: Whatis, Photo by me] However, the purpose of social media has caused it dangerous to “execute its purpose”. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection on Development of Digital Profiles

I feel that this topic has a wide range of possibilities in developing a professional profile and 400 words is definitely not enough to bring across my idea. I have focused on the big picture such as branding and authentication. Through reading a few blogs, I am able to link the ideas from my peers into my framework. A few of my peers, Rebecca, Angeline and Klarrisa brought out a good point about “blogging”. Continue reading →

Topic 3: You are being watched!

How you portray yourself on the web tells a lot about you – what you are passionate about, how you communicate, etc. What has it got to do with you? Let me share with you some statistic: [Source: Jobvite; (Photo by me)] [Source: Jobvite] Companies are hiring candidates through Social Media, with the highest percentage from LinkedIn. Continue reading →

Topic 2: Reflection on Managing your online identity

For the second topic, it was slightly more challenging than the previous. When I started reading on the topic, I couldn’t have a clear view of how I should present my stance. Thanks to the structure of this module, again, I am able to gain a better understanding on the different approaches from my peers. This topic stretches far where people also mentioned about privacy issues, authentication, etc. Continue reading →

Topic 2: Managing your online identity

What is online identity? An online identity is the sum of one’s characteristics and interactions online. [Source: Internet Society: Understanding your Online Identity] However, your online identity may not be intentionally set by you. For instances, your friend decided to share an interesting post with you on Facebook, however, this may not be a representation of your interest. This is called partial identities which are not within your control (Internet Society). Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection on Digital “Residents” VS “Visitors”

Topic one was an eye-opener which allowed me to understand why this module was structured this way. As the saying goes, “the more the merrier”, through this self-learning activity, I was able to gain more knowledge and different view points from browsing through the blogs of my peers. There are different stands that my peers stand on, eg. Digital “Resident” OR Digital “Visitor” OR both. Each has its own unique definition and reasoning. Continue reading →