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If truth be told, I believed I would experience more difficulties in completing this module than actually transpired. I expected to encounter difficulty when transitioning from academic writing to blog style. I believed that the creation of graphics would be time consuming and challenging. However, by topic 2, I enjoyed looking back at the material I had created. When being given the post deadline I believed that I would struggle to complete the work. Continue reading →

This week I explored the method of content release, known as open access. The term itself wasn’t familiar to me however, through my research I was surprised to discover that it was a service that I use often. I used the assessment piece to analyse the positive and negatives of the services as well as incorporate examples. When deciding on examples, I investigated material that I may have overlooked in my initial research and how the content produced would have affected the user. Continue reading →

Piled Higher and Deeper (2012) highlighted “open access as free immediate online availability of research articles with full reuse rights”. The low reproduction cost of digital material (digitalisation) compared to paper distribution has been a major driving force in the development and spread of open access models. Continue reading →

Through the research for this topic I uncovered the ethical issues associated with online businesses. I used this assessment piece to build upon a topic that I had previously highlighted in topic 2, privacy. Privacy is an important matter that affects everyone who uses an online service. As a user of social media services online, I am aware of the steps that I can take to protect my own information. Continue reading →

In the video below I discuss Prof. Paula Swatman’s (n.d.) findings on ‘ethical issues in social networking research’. These include: Recruitment Privacy Consent Data Sharing Terms of Service https://app.biteable.com/watch/embed/explainer-1-1320043 Explainer 1 on Biteable. During Topic 2 I highlighted privacy as a driver for multiple identities. Due to its significance, I will evaluate it once again in this post. Continue reading →

Through the research for this topic I discovered ways in which I can build and expand my professional profile. The assessment of digital profiles as a method of recruitment is on the rise and thus I must do more to increase both my visibility and appeal to a potential employer. However, there is a danger with negative communication online which can weaken our profile. Continue reading →

According to Don Tapscott CEO, The Tapscott Group (2014) the current model of recruitment needs adaptation. Currently, “talent management is recruit, train, manage, retain and evaluate the performance of employees”. He discusses that the new “net generation” as a workforce are “bringing a new business environment” and therefore methods need to be adapted as represented displayed below. Continue reading →

I found topic 2: the exploration of multiple digital identities, very interesting to explore. I started this topic by evaluating my own stance on my digital identity and conveyed by thoughts through the post. Following the feedback given to me from the completion of the primary task as well as my own desired achievement, I developed 3 main aims: 1) To include more/most of the course sources in the body of my assignment. 2) To include more argument in my development of the topic. Continue reading →

To understand the arguments surrounding identity, one must understand the meaning and the process of its development. According to Techopedia (n.d.), a digital identity is comprised of key data attributes – username, date of birth, online search activity, etc. – and digital identifiers – email address, domain name, etc.- claimed in cyberspace to reflect an individual or organisation. The graphic above demonstrates “7 Steps To Building Your Digital Identity”. Continue reading →

WordPress was not a new programme for me having previously used the site to track and complement my A-Level Media Studies project. However, I found myself seeking support through online tech forums and reviewing past students’ blogs and posts. This week’s assigned topic covered digital issues that I had yet to explore in other university assignments. Continue reading →

According to OCLC (n.d.) there are two forms in which individuals engage with the Internet: a digital resident or a digital visitor. A digital resident refers to a user whose engagement on the Internet leaves persistent social traces. Whereas a digital visitor is anonymous in their use and leaves behind no social trace apart from such things as their Internet Service Provider’s connection information. Continue reading →