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UOSM2008 has been a contemporary, flexible and innovative way of learning. Prior to this module, I underestimated the influence of living and working on the web, which is vital for the economy and our personal identities (Rauchway, 2001). Nonetheless, my learning throughout this course has been an enjoyable experience, enhancing my skills in the blogging world. To see how far I have progressed, I completed my self-assessment sheet again. Figure 1. Self-assessment presentation. Continue reading →

I found Topic 5 more challenging than the past entries due to the balanced arguments presented. Nonetheless, I managed to present both sides of the debate through a thorough reading of both journal and media articles. Analysing Open Access (OA) in a plethora of contexts has enhanced my knowledge. For instance, after reading Carolina and Philip’s posts, I was introduced to OA outside the educational setting. Continue reading →

Figure 1. Definitions of Open Access and Paywall. Created via Canva. Within today’s digital world, Open Access (OA) is being used more frequently as a business model for publishing peer-reviewed journals (Björk et al., 2016). According to Van Noorden (2013), a large proportion of academic journals are behind paywalls, which charge subscription fees for users to access the online material. Continue reading →

Researching for Topic 4 was a challenging task due to its breadth. Nevertheless, with perseverance, I was able to narrow down and focus on the business perspective of ethics on social media. Additionally, Rachel and Cherie’s posts introduced me to the educational side, pivotal for courses like UoSM2008. As a result, I have included a visual on the ethical issue of cyberbullying, concerning education. Figure 1. Presentation of cyberbullying in education. Self-produced via Canva. Continue reading →

Figure 1. Statistics of social media users in 2016. Infographic self-produced via Adobe Photoshop CS5. According to the Pew Research Center (2015), 76% of Internet users have at least one social media account. The continuing rise of social media has been adopted by many business institutions as it enables them the opportunity to examine the background of their employees and candidates (Hazelton & Terhorst, 2015). Continue reading →

Topic 3 has considerably improved my understanding of authenticity and professionality. Additionally, I was introduced to a variety of areas I had not previously considered. For example, Andre’s insightful comments encouraged me to examine my LinkedIn profile for potential employers. Thus, upon reflection, I have included a presentation how to build and maintain an active LinkedIn profile. Figure 1. Presentation of building and maintaining a LinkedIn profile. Self-produced via Google Slides. Continue reading →

Traditionally, CVs and recommendations were the primary methods in how individuals applied for jobs. However, due to the increasingly digital age, changes in technology have influenced the process in how employers hire candidates. One of these methods is social media, described by Hunter (2015) as a ‘social CV’. I have produced an infographic which highlights key statistics from Jobvite (2014) on how employers recruit employees. Figure 1. Professional online profile. Continue reading →

Figure 1. Piktochart visual depicting improvements. The aim of topic two was to discuss the concept of multiple online identities. Researching for such a broad topic increased my knowledge on how people portray themselves online. For example, an important aspect I expressed in my blog post was the need to stay professional, even on personal accounts (i.e. Facebook). This can reduce the risk of posting compromising content. Continue reading →

Figure 1. Online vs. offline self. The above video beautifully demonstrates how most people have multiple online identities. According to the Internet Society (2011), an ‘online identity’ is the sum of one’s characteristics and interactions on the Web. An online identity consists of several partial identities or personas that represent different characteristics, based on the information ourselves and others provide (Chamorro-Premuzic, 2015). Continue reading →

Figure 1. Reflection WordCloud, http://www.wordclouds.com. Prior to writing my first post on WordPress, I learned how complex the digital world is, especially when it comes to why, when, where and how people engage with digital technology. By joining WordPress, I was able to access a new part of the digital world and use it to its full potential. I find it fascinating how this course combines both blogs and academia into one, something I have not experienced before. Continue reading →

Figure 1. Prensky’s Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants (2001), http://www.wordclouds.com. Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants The rapid increase of digital technology (within the 21st century) has led to many heated debates over Prensky’s (2001) concept of “Digital Natives” and “Digital Immigrants.” Digital natives are individuals who have engaged in technology since birth. Therefore, they are more ‘fluent’ digital users. Continue reading →