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The Final Chapter

“In the planning stage of a book, don’t plan the ending. It has to be earned by all that will go before it.” ― Rose Tremain I believe Tremain’s quote can also be applied to the journey through UOSM2008. Continue reading →

The Final Chapter

“In the planning stage of a book, don’t plan the ending. It has to be earned by all that will go before it.” ― Rose Tremain I believe Tremain’s quote can also be applied to the journey through UOSM2008. Continue reading →

Open Access or Nopen Access?

Open access entails online research outputs that are free of all restrictions on access (e.g., access tolls) and free of many restrictions on use (e.g. certain copyright and license restrictions). It seems as though many people are in favour of open access, as can be seen just by all the twitter accounts regarding the matter. Continue reading →

Open Access or Nopen Access?

Open access entails online research outputs that are free of all restrictions on access (e.g., access tolls) and free of many restrictions on use (e.g. certain copyright and license restrictions). It seems as though many people are in favour of open access, as can be seen just by all the twitter accounts regarding the matter. Continue reading →

Topic 4: Reflection

This week we were called to investigate one of the ethical issues raised by business or educational use of social media. I chose to go down the business path and talk about the ethical concern regarding users’ data. In order to include all my points, I created a powtoon video. Continue reading →

Topic 4: Reflection

This week we were called to investigate one of the ethical issues raised by business or educational use of social media. I chose to go down the business path and talk about the ethical concern regarding users’ data. In order to include all my points, I created a powtoon video. Continue reading →

Ethics in Social Media: Consumer Data

This week’s topic is to discuss an ethical issue raised by business use of social media. Specifically, we will look at the use of consumer data, and just how ethical it really is. For the purpose of including all my points I have created the following PowToon video which demonstrates them. Continue reading →

Ethics in Social Media: Consumer Data

This week’s topic is to discuss an ethical issue raised by business use of social media. Specifically, we will look at the use of consumer data, and just how ethical it really is. For the purpose of including all my points I have created the following PowToon video which demonstrates them. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

Writing a blog post on how to build a professional online profile enabled me to take my own advice and update my LinkedIn profile. This is something I had been putting off for a long time, as it seemed rather daunting. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

Writing a blog post on how to build a professional online profile enabled me to take my own advice and update my LinkedIn profile. This is something I had been putting off for a long time, as it seemed rather daunting. Continue reading →

10 steps to creating an authentic online professional profile

Nowadays social media is ubiquitous and serves as a platform for personal as well as professional networking. Whereas the recruitment process used to involve a CV and an interview, today users’ online presence comes into play, and the CV becomes the final stage in the process rather than the first. Continue reading →

10 steps to creating an authentic online professional profile

Nowadays social media is ubiquitous and serves as a platform for personal as well as professional networking. Whereas the recruitment process used to involve a CV and an interview, today users’ online presence comes into play, and the CV becomes the final stage in the process rather than the first. Continue reading →

Topic 2: Reflection

From the beginning of this topic my stance was neutral, and it still is. However, by reading all the UOSM2008 blogs, I gained more insight on both sides of the debate. Thus, I created a poster which illustrates all the points made in those posts. Continue reading →

Topic 2: Reflection

From the beginning of this topic my stance was neutral., and it still is. However, by reading all the UOSM2008 blogs, I gained more insight on both sides of the debate. Thus, I created a poster which illustrates all the points made in those posts. Continue reading →

Think you are anonymous? Think again.

As the “digital residents and visitors” topic taught us, most web-related subjects are not black or white. Similarly, having multiple online identities is not an absolute debate, but rather serves many purposes, given it is employed properly.  But what do we mean by multiple online identities? In this context, its not about simply using different accounts … Continue reading Think you are anonymous? Think again. Continue reading →

Think you are anonymous? Think again.

As the “digital residents and visitors” topic taught us, most web-related subjects are not black or white. Similarly, having multiple online identities is not an absolute debate, but rather serves many purposes, given it is employed properly. Continue reading →

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Topic 1: Reflection

Although Topic 1 was about us dipping our toes into the blogging water, it had a great impact on me. At first I was more focused on creating a clear image of what “digital residents” and “digital visitors” are. I read through Prensky’s, Le Cornu, and White’s papers so I could understand their theories. Continue reading →

Topic 1: Reflection

Although Topic 1 was about us dipping our toes into the blogging water, it had a great impact on me. At first I was more focused on creating a clear image of what “digital residents” and “digital visitors” are. I read through Prensky’s, Le Cornu, and White’s papers so I could understand their theories. What I came to realise was that the hard part was not the research, but the self-evaluation. Applying the theories you read about, to yourself and seeing how you fit the picture. Continue reading →

The online world: are you staying or visiting?

Whilst Prensky (2001) initiated a stimulating debate on digital literacy and whether it is innate or learned, his opinions are rather absolute. He refers to the Net Generation as “digital natives”, whereas the older generation is referred to as “digital immigrants”. According to Prensky, “digital natives” were born into the digital era and experienced a variety of technologies from the onset of their lives. Continue reading →