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What I have learnt from Topic 1

Thanks to the articles and blog posts by my classmates, I now have a good idea of what a digital “native”, “immigrant”, “visitor” and “resident” mean. It is interesting also to note that most of us have different views. Some of us view digital visitors and residents as a whole, considering overall internet usage. Others, like Khai, view it individually and listed websites individually on whether he was a digital visit or or resident on them or not. Continue reading →

A new age of “Digital Residents”?

Digital visitors are individuals who use the internet only when needed. They go online with the intention of completing tasks and do not maintain an online profile. To digital visitors, the internet is not a necessity and is just another tool for completing tasks. Other mediums would be just as good as using the internet. For example, if a person’s aim is to book a hotel, making a booking through the telephone hotline or using the internet has not much differences. Continue reading →

Digital Profiles – an extension of yourself

Social media sites are extremely common in today’s society. Previously, I never would have thought that a teacher would have a twitter account and encourage us to follow him/her for updates on school work. Allowing students to express their opinions through twitter and blogs is really interesting. It definitely is much more engaging than cramming words into a 2 hour exam paper! It is important that one makes a good first impression with their digital profile. Continue reading →

Introduction

Hi there! My name is Yvonne and I am currently 20 years old. This blog will contain my thoughts and reflections for the module MANG2049: Living and working on the web. I am currently pursuing a BSc in Marketing from the University of Southampton under SIM. I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, specializing in Hotel Management. I took up canoeing as a CCA in Nanyang Polytechnic too.  Joining the sprint canoeing team was the best decision I ever made. Continue reading →