Topic 3, Page 9

Single vs multiple online identities?

We might think of the web as a space, a cyberspace whereby different individuals have online personas, which constantly grow; each time we create new accounts, we add to our online identities (Costa and Torre, 2011). But what is our online identity? Click my video below to find out more about online identity! (Created on Biteable, 2018; Costa and Torre, 2011).  As mentioned within my video, we can have single or multiple online identities which determine how and what we use the web for. Continue reading →

Single vs multiple online identities?

We might think of the web as a space, a cyberspace whereby different individuals have online personas, which constantly grow; each time we create new accounts, we add to our online identities (Costa and Torre, 2011). But what is our online identity? Click my video below to find out more about online identity! (Created on Biteable, 2018; Costa and Torre, 2011).  As mentioned within my video, we can have single or multiple online identities which determine how and what we use the web for. Continue reading →

Single vs multiple online identities?

We might think of the web as a space, a cyberspace whereby different individuals have online personas, which constantly grow; each time we create new accounts, we add to our online identities (Costa and Torre, 2011). But what is our online identity? Click my video below to find out more about online identity! (Created on Biteable, 2018; Costa and Torre, 2011).  As mentioned within my video, we can have single or multiple online identities which determine how and what we use the web for. Continue reading →

Single Identity or Multiple Identities Online?

   This saying, “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog”, was coined by cartoonist Peter Steiner, who didn’t realise the potential the cartoon had at the time (Fleishman, 2000), but what does it mean? – Essentially, the internet gives you the power to choose your identity and present yourself as one, or as many identities. Continue reading →

The Real Me? – Topic 3

Introduction Online profiling is a popular method to publicly advertise personal characteristics and interests. However, users may have several identities across multiple platforms, rather than one consistent identity (FutureLearn, 2017). Continue reading →

The Real Me? – Topic 3

Introduction Online profiling is a popular method to publicly advertise personal characteristics and interests. However, users may have several identities across multiple platforms, rather than one consistent identity (FutureLearn, 2017). Continue reading →

Who Are You Online?

The development of social media sometimes makes it hard to distinguish between your professional and personal life. And the idea of avoiding social media all together nowadays is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous to an individual. Definitions of professional and personal profiles: Info-graphic created by me giving succinct definitions of professional and personal profiles. Continue reading →

Who Are You Online?

The development of social media sometimes makes it hard to distinguish between your professional and personal life. And the idea of avoiding social media all together nowadays is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous to an individual. Definitions of professional and personal profiles: Info-graphic created by me giving succinct definitions of professional and personal profiles. Continue reading →

Who Are You Online?

The development of social media sometimes makes it hard to distinguish between your professional and personal life. And the idea of avoiding social media all together nowadays is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous to an individual. Definitions of professional and personal profiles: Info-graphic created by me giving succinct definitions of professional and personal profiles. Continue reading →

Who Are You Online?

The development of social media sometimes makes it hard to distinguish between your professional and personal life. And the idea of avoiding social media all together nowadays is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous to an individual. Definitions of professional and personal profiles: Info-graphic created by me giving succinct definitions of professional and personal profiles. Continue reading →

Who Are You Online?

The development of social media sometimes makes it hard to distinguish between your professional and personal life. And the idea of avoiding social media all together nowadays is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous to an individual. Definitions of professional and personal profiles: Info-graphic created by me giving succinct definitions of professional and personal profiles. Continue reading →

Who Are You Online?

The development of social media sometimes makes it hard to distinguish between your professional and personal life. And the idea of avoiding social media all together nowadays is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous to an individual. Definitions of professional and personal profiles: Info-graphic created by me giving succinct definitions of professional and personal profiles. Continue reading →

Single Identity vs Multiple Identities – what’s best for you?

Copyright the New Yorker Collection 1993. Peter Steiner From cartoonbank.com. All rights reserved. Since the New Yorker published their now-famous cartoon in 1993 (Fleishman, 2000) the idea that no one knows who you are online has “run and run and run” (Cavna, 2013). Cartoonist Peter Steiner’s take on online identity marked the start of a debate between a single online identity or multiple. Continue reading →

One Person, Two Identities.

Self-Presentation VS Self-Promotion Social media offers us the possibilities to self express, present and promote ourselves. However, to what extent we choose to enhance these dimensions often depends on what our end goal and ambitions our. Dijck (2013) best describes this in analysing the variation of self-expression seen between Facebook and LinkedIn. Dijck (2013 pp.199) explains this difference falls between the two social medias cites interface. Continue reading →

Notes and starter sources for Topic 3 – Working on the Web

Task - Compare and contrast the benefits/drawbacks of having a single online identity versus multiple personal/professional online identities. To help prepare your work, you should check out the materials in the  #FLlearningnetworks MOOC section 2.6 and engage with other learners in the discussions there. BUT, the MOOC is currently closed. However, the next run will begin again on 16th April 2018. You should join that run to regain access for the following 4 weeks. Continue reading →

Topic 3 – Reflection

I enjoyed this week’s topic as it was all about applying the technical learning from Topic 2. How to build a professional profile in the right way is of interest and importance to me. As a soon-to-be graduate, I often feel (and I know I am not alone in this) more than slightly daunted by the contemporary pressure to join the job market rat race. This topic has helped me to get a calm handle on some of the main things to be aware of online. Continue reading →

Reflection on Topic 3

Topic 3 was all about how you can develop a professional profile online. After engaging with other bloggers on my work as well as reading other blogs, I found that being professional online could result in you losing your true identity. Once discoursing with Cherie on her post and reading this article, it came to my attention that you should not necessarily make all of your social media accounts professional. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

E. Back, Piktochart Presentation, 2017 Above is the summary of Topic 3 and the main points I have learned from it. However, for this topic the majority of my learning has come from peer blogs and my interactions with them. I received many comments on my post and some of them have challenged, developed and introduced me to new ideas. E. Continue reading →

A reflection of Topic 3

Created using Canva When considering on how to create an authentic professional profile, there are a few basic building blocks that remain relatively similar. However, as your profile begins to be more easily recognisable or even now that you are employed this is where some extra steps are necessary to maintain your profile and retain the image you have created for yourself. Continue reading →

Topic 3: If you Searched yourself would you be Happy with the Results?

We have already discussed online identities, but here’s why they are so important professionally. As the days of posting a CV and cover letter are fading into the background, coming to the forefront are the new days of employers using your online identity to judge your employability.   How do we make our persona authentic? Your professional online persona needs to be multifaceted and should not stand in the way of promotion. Continue reading →