Final Accessed Post

Reflection, Evidence & The Future

Credit: Apple, iMac via Apple.com

Personally, this module has proven to be extremely challenging, but also beneficial and rewarding. The insightful PowToon video will serve as the basis of my reflection for my entire module, and how I plan to take these useful skills forward into the future. Unlike every other module I’ve taken in this university, MANG2049 has equipped me with indispensable capabilities on how to use the internet effectively. Not only did I develop essential digital literacy skills, but an online identity which will indubitably aid impending future employment prospects. Below is the PowToon video:

Credit: (Myself) Ryan Chew, Ryan's Portfolio Via YouTube

Prior to this module, I wasn’t a big fan of blogging because I thought of it as a chore. However, I have now developed a wholly different perspective.  Blogging is a great way to help marketers like me to brand and promote myself. Also, the world has been revolutionized ever since the internet became more accessible and wide reaching. Blogs are vital tools simply to help people stay connected with one another by sharing stories, ideas, and information online.

Credit: Neighborhood Loans, Social Media Guide For Realtors via neighborhoodloans.com

After all, like what I mentioned in Topic 1, I aspire to become a digital resident in all social, academic, and professional contexts. It would be prudent to construct a single online professional brand identity. Most importantly, by witnessing at the amount of page views I have obtained throughout the module, I know people are reading my blog on a daily basis. This has made me realise how much more cautious I should be about the digital footprints I am leaving behind online.

Total amount of Page views over the course of this module.
Image by Ryan Chew via http://talktoryanchew@blogspot.com

Lastly, it’s all about striking a balance in using the digital tools effectively and the responsibility to update my online profiles frequently. Striking a balance means to separate one’s private life from their professional one.  This is important because prospective employers can potentially find your online profile and will look for professionalism.  On a related note, updating profiles frequently is beneficial because you never know when prospective employers will view them.  An updated profile will also seem more professional.

You can access most of my social media profiles by clicking on the widgets which are located at the side of my blog, or by clicking on the respective profiles shown below:



Once again, let me take this opportunity to thank Dr Lisa, Sarah, and Nicholas for this wonderful experience. I really enjoyed this module, and it certainly enhanced my knowledge in light of digital literacy. Lastly, I will look forward to seeing you in January.

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References

iMac image (2015) Apple.com [Accessed November 16, 2015]

Neighborhoodloans. Social Media Guide For Realtors (2015) Neighborhoodloans, Your Neighborhood Lender

Final Portfolio Video (2015) PowToon.com [Accessed November 19, 2015]

Ryan Chew, Ryan's Portfolio (2015) YouTube Video [Accessed November 20, 2015]

About.me TalkToRyanChew profile (2015) about.me [Accessed November 16, 2015]

Twitter TalkToRyanChew profile (2015) Twitter.com [Accessed November 16, 2015]

Facebook RyanChewable profile (2015) Facebook.com [Accessed November 18, 2015]

LinkedIn TalkToRyanChew profile (2015) LinkedIn.com [Accessed November 18, 2015]

Instagram TalkToRyanChew profile (2015) Instagram [Accessed November 17, 2015]

Pinterest TalkToRyanChew profile (2015) Pinterest [Accessed November 17, 2015]

Digital Literacy

Any idea what is digital literacy? It is the ability to use technology tactfully and responsibly to collect, organise, analyse, and create information. Digital literacy is no longer just a privilege or a convenience, it is a necessity and very often required part of being a productive and responsible citizen.

Self Test

Below is the rating of my current level of digital literacy. It is based on a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is no experience, and 5 is very experienced).

- Accessing, managing and evaluating online information ---> Rating: 3

Looking for information online is not an uphill task and I can most definitely

access and manage them. However, I may have problems evaluating the reliability

and credibility of the information obtained.

- Participating in online communities ---> Rating: 1

I do not have any experience with online communities, but I don't mind joining

one in the near future.

- Building online networks around an area of interest ---> Rating 3

I am an artsy person who likes photography. My online networks are mainly from

Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube channels. Those are mainly for casual and

non-work-related platforms. I would definitely create a LinkedIn profile to improve

my career prospects.

- Collaborating with others ---> Rating: 2

Collaboration with peers (other students) in school, I would absolutely say yes, I did.

However, I have done limited collaborations with working adults. When my Industrial

Placement Programme commences, there will be more opportunities to collaborate

and interact with others.

- Creating online materials (test, audio, images, video) ---> Rating: 3

I created videos and animated images when I was pursuing my IT diploma a few years

back. Here are some tools I used for developing animations; Adobe Photoshop and

Flash, Blender, and iMovie.

- Managing your online identity ---> Rating: 2

I pay very close attention to where I expose my online identity; I usually would just use

fictitious information to maintain anonymity on websites.

- Managing your online privacy security ---> Rating: 3

I do change my passwords regularly. In addition, I unsubscribed and deleted accounts

which I no longer use.

At the end of the 12 days module, I hope to enhance the level of digital literacy I currently possess.