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Self test! After years of essay writing, UOSM2008 has been a welcomed and refreshing change. This module has provided me with the skills to confidently enter a 21st century workplace, and has also given me the confidence to blog, which is something I’ve never done before. I highlighted topic 3 as the one that spurred me into changing my online activities: I took inspiration from that weeks’ content and got to work on many of my online platforms… Firstly, LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin. Continue reading →

Having done this blogging activity five times, I’ve really learnt to consider my thought and learning processes when constructing a post/comment. I was able to consider this weeks topic on a personal level, because open access is something that benefits students massively. Taking Lisa’s advice from her topic 4 overview, I thought about how could I present this topic as clearly as possible: Image created by the author to illustrate thought process. Continue reading →

Firstly… what does it mean when material is freely available online? and what is a content producer? Infographic created by the author (Boston College Libraries, 2017) Here’s a video to give an insight into the role of a content producer! (HowToRuleTheWeb, 2013) So what happens when people work really hard to create content, but then people get it for free? or equally, what happens when people have to pay for it? One of the predominant aspects of the free content debate is OPEN... Continue reading →

The topic this week was really thought-provoking as it’s such a far-reaching relationship to consider, and especially as I am exposed to these business tactics daily. I tried to take a broader approach at first by highlighting the main ethical challenges, and then specified further by giving examples, and I feel this was useful for my learning, and hopefully for others’ too. Image created by author to illustrate thought process. Continue reading →

As discussed in my comments and reflection for last weeks topic, the ethical implications of social media use within businesses are far-reaching (Gunkel, 2015), and as the web continues to evolve, so do the associated moral challenges. The line between personal and professional is becoming increasingly blurred, and alongside the many benefits, there are shortcomings associated with the use of social media within businesses. Continue reading →

I didn’t quite realise just how much attention recruiters can pay to their prospective candidate’s online platforms – the Jobvite (2014) survey stats (although slightly outdated) really did surprise me. I’m really glad that this topic was set because it’s opened my eyes to a very relevant reality, especially as I’m about to embark on an important chapter of my life in terms of recruitment. Continue reading →

Why should I have a ‘professional online profile’? Nowadays, the recruitment landscape has changed massively (Tapscott, 2014) and a generic CV is simply not enough in the job market (White, 2016). As Nik Nyman (2014) contends, more and more companies are now using social media to recruit talent, in particular, the platform of LinkedIn (White, 2016). This was supported by the 2014 Jobvite survey (p. Continue reading →

I found topic 2 to be a completely different ball game to topic 1. I felt it was a much broader concept, thus my blog-writing skills were really tested in order to cover as many aspects of the topic as possible. I feel I have progressed with this as I was able to incorporate multiple visuals within the post, solidifying my understanding of the topic and improving my skills within the module overall. Continue reading →

The web is playing an increasingly important role in the ways in which we communicate, engage, work and learn within 21st century society (Costa and Torres, 2011), bringing the idea of the ‘online identity’ to the forefront of contemporary living. Continue reading →

Topic 1 has already introduced me to a series of new concepts and theories. I had never heard of Prensky’s (2001) typologies before embarking upon this module, nor did I have any interest in following/using blogs. Thus, I can already say that this module has opened me up to a whole new method of learning, and a whole new body of literature and work. Continue reading →

Topic 1 has already introduced me to a series of new concepts and theories. I had never heard of Prensky’s (2001) typologies before embarking upon this module, nor did I have any interest in following/using blogs. Thus, I can already say that this module has opened me up to a whole new method of learning, and a whole new body of literature and work. Continue reading →

In recent years, technology has played a crucial role in the construction of society as we know it. Prensky (2001) delved deeper into this concept and offered the typologies of the ‘Digital Native’ and the ‘Digital Immigrant’. Although significantly outdated – and particularly criticised – he described the ‘Native’ as somebody who is completely at ease with the digital world (White and Cornu, 2011). Continue reading →