I apologize to all the avid fans of my newly created
blog for posting two slightly repetitive blogs. My original introduction was
supposed to reflect what I hoped to learn from the “Learning in a Digital
Context” and I also included some of what we learned in the current week. For
this blog, we were asked to reflect on our first session’s material, so some of
the information will seem similar as my opinions have not changed in a matter
of hours.
Do you want a
digital footprint?
I talked quite a bit in my first post that creating a
digital footprint and how it can benefit your search for employment and
ensuring that you uphold a professional image of yourself. As a result I won’t
expand much, but instead refer you back to my original post titled “Blog Introduction”.
I will summarize my original point by saying that it is important to create a
digital footprint so you can portray yourself in the manner you desire.
What is a
positive digital footprint? What strategies help to create a positive digital
footprint?
Once again, this was a point that I expanded on in my
previous post, without knowing that I would later be asked to reflect on it. To
summarize, a positive digital footprint can be various things, but it is based
the image that the person wants to convey. For example, if someone is trying to
gain employment at an accounting office, they may want to have professional
pictures of themselves and experiences related to a professional environment as
opposed to a pictures of them painting a picture. Although both professional
and personal life are important, the person that seems more business like may
be more appealing to potential employers.
What is the
relationship between Netiquette and a positive digital footprint?
As the name may suggest, Netiquette is a short form
for Internet etiquette, which basically means it is the socially acceptable
means of conducting oneself on the web. Based on the definition, the code of
acceptable behaviour or Netiquette is a key component of creating a positive
digital footprint. To create a positive image in a business setting, a person
must behave appropriately, which means proper eye contact, shaking hands, etc.
and there are similar regulations in a digital context. By posting
knowledgeable comments, you can help to build a positive image without being
discriminated against based on physical appearances. In the digital world,
writing is the way to make an impression, so good writing skills are an
important part of Netiquette and a positive digital footprint.
What is the connection between the
knowledge needed to be a Digital Citizen and the digital footprint?
The knowledge
needed to be a digital citizen and creating a digital footprint goes hand in
hand. Being a digital citizen is closely related to Netiquette, as it is the
set of rules and expectations for behaviour in a digital context. Similar to
being a citizen of a real community, being a digital citizen means being
respectful of others as well as yourself. Obviously by maintaining a positive
image as a citizen, you will begin to build a strong digital footprint.
What have you learned about digital
learning and digital citizenship? What do you need to learn?
After reading
and viewing the various materials of this session related to digital learning,
I have learned many things that will help improve my use of the digital
environment to promote myself and build relationships. I have learned that
despite the initial thought of avoiding disclosure of anything online and
keeping it off the web, society puts a strong emphasis on having a digital
profile. As a result, it is ideal for everyone to create their own profile in
the way they would like to be viewed, in most cases professional and
respectful. As a result, posting online while following the rules and
regulations of digital citizenship can help to build this image. There are many
ways to create a digital footprint and throughout the remainder of this course
and beyond, my goal is to continue to gain knowledge on the subject and become
a better digital citizen.
As a side note
and for further knowledge about my posting, our online class was encouraged to
take this quiz on Netiquette. I hope you enjoy:
Based on the
results from the Digital Driver's License exam, what areas of digital
citizenship will become your focus in your learning over the next few weeks of
the course?
After completing
the Digital Driver’s License exam, I feel that I will be mostly focused on
digital law and digital rights and responsibilities. It is extremely important
to know the laws and rights and responsibilities of using information that you
find on the Internet. It is extremely important especially when submitting work
with portions from sources on the Internet to know the laws and regulations
that have to be followed for legal use.
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