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Final Reflections

A learning curve – the only way to describe the journey of UOSM2008. Using the Smyth (1989) template for self-reflection, the following summarises my progress and thoughts throughout the module. 1. Describing – The UOSM2008 Experience What did I do? This module entailed starting a blog, which served as a platform for the fortnightly process of posting, commenting and reflecting upon a specific topic, relating to the online World. Continue reading →

Final Reflections

A learning curve – the only way to describe the journey of UOSM2008. Using the Smyth (1989) template for self-reflection, the following summarises my progress and thoughts throughout the module. 1. Describing – The UOSM2008 Experience What did I do? This module entailed starting a blog, which served as a platform for the fortnightly process of posting, commenting and reflecting upon a specific topic, relating to the online World. Continue reading →

Final Reflections

A learning curve – the only way to describe the journey of UOSM2008. Using the Smyth (1989) template for self-reflection, the following summarises my progress and thoughts throughout the module. 1. Describing – The UOSM2008 Experience What did I do? This module entailed starting a blog, which served as a platform for the fortnightly process of posting, commenting and reflecting upon a specific topic, relating to the online World. Continue reading →

UOSM2008- The final reflection!

UOSM2008 introduced a nice change this semester, moving away from traditional assessments such as exams and coursework essays has been a worthwhile challenge. I’ve learnt many new skills and new knowledge important to my everyday and professional use of the web. I will be using Smyth’s (1989) reflection on action framework to structure my blog post. Continue reading →

Reflecting for the last time

To help me determine my journey throughout this module, I am going to critically assess using Smyth’s (1989) ‘Reflection on Action’ framework in order to described. inform, confront, and reconstruct how far I’ve come since taking this module. Figure 1. Smyth’s (1989) Reflection on Action Model, created using Canva (Leckstein, 2018). Describe What have I done? This module involved a step-by-step proces. Continue reading →

Farewell UOSM2008, The Real Journey Starts Now- Final Reflection

Created by Chloe Cheung using Canva This module provided an opportunity for me to explore topics on the digital world from different perspectives. My attitude towards digital media and platforms have changed, altering my approaches to maintain online identities and profiles. I decided to use the reflective cycle framework created by Gibbs (Gibbs, 1988) to carry out an effective analysis of the module. Continue reading →

Farewell to Living and Working on the Web

Introduction Whilst I am bidding farewell to UOSM2008, I am not bidding farewell to the array of digital skills that I have developed throughout this module. Undertaking a degree in criminology has taught me valuable life and study skills, however, arguably the most useful thing that I have done whilst studying is opting into this module. Employing the use of a stranded reflection strategy, I will now critically reflect upon the last semester on this module (Waring & Evans, 2015). Continue reading →

Farewell to Living and Working on the Web

Introduction Whilst I am bidding farewell to UOSM2008, I am not bidding farewell to the array of digital skills that I have developed throughout this module. Undertaking a degree in criminology has taught me valuable life and study skills, however, arguably the most useful thing that I have done whilst studying is opting into this module. Employing the use of a stranded reflection strategy, I will now critically reflect upon the last semester on this module (Waring & Evans, 2015). Continue reading →

Final Reflection: My UOSM Development

For my final post I am going to adopt the ‘Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1998)‘ as a framework of reflection on completeing the UOSM2008 course. Continue reading →

So long… Farewell… Final Reflection

“Before we get down to business… I’d just like to express how far my digital skills have developed since starting this module.  I would never have dreamed of creating blog posts, least of all on topics relating to ‘Living and Working on the Web'”.    To describe, analyse, confront and evaluate my experience of blogging for UOSM2008, I will be using Smyth’s ‘Reflection on Action’ method of evaluation (1989). Continue reading →

My Final Reflection

I will be using Smyth’s (1989) framework for ‘reflection on action’ to understand my experiences of UOSM2008 at both an individual level and in relation to the broader context. Describe What have I done in this module? During my time on this module I have learnt an enormous amount about all things technology, which previously I was in the dark about. Continue reading →

My Final Reflection

I will be using Smyth’s (1989) framework for ‘reflection on action’ to understand my experiences of UOSM2008 at both an individual level and in relation to the broader context. Describe What have I done in this module? During my time on this module I have learnt an enormous amount, all helping develop my digital literacy. Continue reading →

#UOSM2008 Reflection

  Sadly, this blog post marks the end of the #UOSM2008 module and the start of exams at university, but afterwards, I now have no intention of stopping blogging for reasons explained further. Continue reading →

Final Reflection

Each topic of this module seemed like critical individual incidents of learning, and as such I am employing Strategy 1 to surgically reflect on my progress throughout the module. I will preface my reflection with a completion of my Digital Literacies Self-Test. ‘Digital Literacies Self-Test’, Graphic by Tom Pethick, 2018. I want to dive deeper into exactly what changed to cause this universal growth in digital literacy, however, and will do so through four strands of reflection. Continue reading →

My UOSM2008 Journey

This module has helped me to develop my skills, expand my knowledge and change my overall views of the internet. To discover just how far I have come, I will will be using Smyth’s ‘Reflection on Action’ method of evaluation (1989) to describe, inform, confront and destruct my UOSM2008 journey. Describe What have I done throughout this module? Over the last 12 weeks I have started a blog themed around the idea of ‘Living and Working on the Web. Continue reading →

Reflecting whilst moving forward

Self-Made (2018)     I will be using Strategy 1 (de Cossart and Fish, 2006) in order to critically reflect on my experience on the UOSM2008 module. Factual Strand Prior to this module, internet usage hadn’t been very conscious as I am part of  ‘Generation Z’ (Strauss and Howe, 1991). However, The topics covered in this module gave a really far-reaching overview of the debates surrounding our usage of the internet. I highlight this below: http://tompaterson. Continue reading →

Keep it private

This week’s topic was really eye-opening, as it focused on an area of digital identity that we don’t consider. Making one wrong choice online could potentially negatively affect us for life. After reading many of my peers’ posts, I have realised that my idea of having multiple identities is very different from others. However, the majority did agree that having a single identity was not as advantageous. Continue reading →

Topic Grades

Some people have been asking about their grades for the topics. I understand why! However, it is vital that you put everything you have into the reflection post, not see it as an easy way to get that module grade you're looking for.... For those who are really concerned, you can look at the feedback you have received and work it out - roughly. Continue reading →

Guidance for writing a good final reflection

The Final Reflection is worth 40% of the module total, so it is very important to do a good job. We are looking to see all your new digital skills on display, with plenty of high quality multimedia/visual elements. Task You should reflect upon what you have learned during the module about living, learning and working online and how you plan to take this forward into the future. Continue reading →

Who Are You Going to Be Today?

Image: Getty Images Design: Ashley Britton/SheKnows In my previous post, we uncovered what it means to have multiple identities online: the fact that we need them to get jobs, we curate them for our followers or we protect them for the freedom of self-expression. We concluded that it is also very important to be wary of where our personal information ends up. Continue reading →