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Aston University Library (2016) This week and final topic for the UOSM2008 module was all about Open Access, a revolution trying to encourage academic content to be made available “ free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions” (Suber, 2015). I explored both for and against the topic and also evaluated two models that showed how OA could be executed. Continue reading →

Imagine writing an essay and having to pay every time to access a journal article or information? Imagine having to pay for it prior to finding out whether it’s relevant or will be used in your essay? Without Open Access this would be the case. Open Access may seem as a hard term to get around but it simply means content that is “digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions” (Suber, 2015). Continue reading →

Topic 4  has come to an end and I have learnt many new issues that surround the use of social media in different situations. I decided to explore the topic of the digital divide in my blog. I have been acquainted to term quite often, however thinking about how digital age changing and learning about more things through #UOSM2008. I was ever more intrigued in this issue. Continue reading →

An ethical issue that I find interesting is the digital divide. I feel that having insufficient access to social media can place great disadvantage to many within the workplace and education. Many people factors within life can causes this divide When thinking about the way we use digital technology, like our smartphones, laptops etc. we often don’t think about the people who don’t have one or ever used one. Continue reading →

When writing up my post on creating an authentic professional profile, I immediately thought of LinkedIn. When referring to careers, job hunting etc. online, LinkedIn always popped up somewhere. I guess online users have created the norm to refer to LinkedIn, when thinking of careers online. However, researching this topic and reading other people’s posts,  I never realised that other social media channels, could be used for professional purposes. Continue reading →

Since starting this module, throughout my reading I have learn that employers use online profiles, both personal and professional before making a hiring decisions (Social Recruiting Survey,2014). The age where people apply for jobs in store or on paper is becoming less common and social recruiting is now the norm (Jobvite, 2014). (Stone’s Throw Media, 2013) To the get the most out online professional profiles, an authentic one needs to be developed. Continue reading →

For topic 2 we looked at the benefits and issues around having multiple online identities. I learn quite a few things, both from my own research and others. Several models have contrasting views on the topic. Continue reading →

In today’s digital age the way we present ourselves online is a great deal. Whilst on the web, we form online identities where we establish a sense of belonging in the digital world. Often leading many to develop multiple online identities. What? You ask what multiple online identities, check out the video below! Whilst online a reputation starts to develop when we interact and participate in shared spaces, having an implication on our offline and online life. Continue reading →

Looking back at topic 1, I have developed my understanding of what digital residents and visitors are, how they can be identified and whether there are any other contrastingly concepts or theories, such as Prensky, which can deepen our understanding of how we identify ourselves whilst online. I see myself as definitely more of a resident, rather than visitor. Continue reading →

We live in a place today where digital technology has become a norm and is simply integrated into our lives without much thinking about it. From the first moment we wake up, instead of having an alarm clock, our smartphone greets us with endless scrolling through Instagram, before realising we are going to be late for whatever we have planned. However, within society for some this norm is not natural to them. This is where the divide between the types of users of technology is created. Continue reading →

http://po-web.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/it-solution1.jpg Part of the #UOSM2008 is to complete a Digital Profile Self Test before and after the completion of the module. It’s a great idea to evaluate and see what I gain out of this module and whether I come out as a different person on the other side. Continue reading →

I never thought that I would ever start blogging! Reading people’s blogs online just seemed like a ‘thing’ that people who had become internet sensations did. Hi, I’m Shaheer, very nice to meet you! I am 19 years old and currently studying Physical Geography at the University of Southampton. I was born in Germany and when I was young I moved with my family to East London. Continue reading →