{"id":155,"date":"2017-08-21T17:11:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T00:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/?p=155"},"modified":"2017-10-07T00:06:14","modified_gmt":"2017-10-07T07:06:14","slug":"u2-a3-digital-identity-presence-a-short-term-and-on-going-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/u2-a3-digital-identity-presence-a-short-term-and-on-going-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"U2 A3 &#8211; Digital Identity &amp; Presence: A Short-term and On-going Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>W<\/strong><\/span>ith the resulting map of my use of technology the following strategy is outlined to improve several aspects that shall contribute to: a) Utilize more thoroughly the few digital resources I currently know; b) Identify the ones that represent useful additions to my repertoire, and get to know and learn the new acquisitions; c) Gradually become a contributor to the web space; d) Expand the network of contacts; f) All of the aforementioned will allow me to develop my digital identity which includes the challenge of maintaining it since building a better presence should be an on-going task.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2264-e1503359745297-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2264-e1503359745297-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2264-e1503359745297.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Action plan regarding current resources<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Personal E-mail<\/u><\/strong> (Outlook &amp; Gmail) \/ level: basic. There might be some functionality that I do not know because it has not been necessary to do more than the regular send and receive messages, at the most with files attached, but no more than that.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Identify functionality that I have not used, and learn how to get the most out of it.<\/li>\n<li>Side-effect: Much needed attention to declutter both mailboxes.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Leaner in-box, faster service, better e-mails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Skype<\/u> <\/strong>\/ level: basic. Similar to the e-mail, I have stayed at the basic service level. I must note that I frequently used Skype to call before WhatsApp appeared.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Review its functionality to assess its value.<\/li>\n<li>Side-effect: Might remain as a secondary tool.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Decision on keep\/delete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>WhatsApp<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: intermediate. No action necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>LinkedIn<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: basic. There is an interesting growth in this tool since currently I am not following people nor organisations, and I am not publishing content. Besides, there are people I need to add to my contact network.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Select individuals and organisations to follow. Publish content, and add contacts to network.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: 612 contacts; following zero; publishing zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Google<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: basic. It is the first option of browser I always use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Investigate what else is there in Google to use it more than as a browser.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: To be discovered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>YouTube<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: basic. Currently I use it to watch videos and listen to music. I need to find out and learn the other things that can be done with YouTube.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Identify and learn other uses of YouTube.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: To be discovered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-193 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2258-e1503359863403-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2258-e1503359863403-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2258-e1503359863403.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Action plan regarding resources tools added recently<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Moodle<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: basic. The daily use of the tool allows me to know more about its features, and gradually practice makes me work more at ease with Moodle.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Access the information I need more directly.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Reduce time spent in finding the required information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>WordPress<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: basic. The daily use of the tool allows me to know more about its features, and the practice increases the benefits I get from WordPress.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Cultivate my digital presence with this blog.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Publish content that motivates others to participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Mendeley<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: beginner. I must use the tutorials to start utilizing it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Get it going.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Once I get started, the more references I register in it the greater the benefit I might obtain from it. Current references: zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-194 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2272-e1503359881746-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2272-e1503359881746-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2017\/08\/IMG_2272-e1503359881746.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Action plan regarding resources I do not have<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>FaceBook<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: none. Evaluate and decide the best way to configure my profile so it corresponds to the levels of privacy and security that make me feel confident.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Get it going.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Learn how to use it and develop my digital presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Twitter<\/u><\/strong> \/ level: none. Get it installed, and start using it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement target: Get it going.<\/li>\n<li>Progress measure: Learn how to use it and develop my digital presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Y<\/strong><\/span>our comments and suggestions will be appreciated. \u00a0Thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the resulting map of my use of technology the following strategy is outlined to improve several aspects that shall contribute to: a) Utilize more thoroughly the few digital resources I currently know; b) Identify the ones that represent useful additions to my repertoire, and get to know and learn the new acquisitions; c) Gradually &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/u2-a3-digital-identity-presence-a-short-term-and-on-going-strategy\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;U2 A3 &#8211; Digital Identity &amp; Presence: A Short-term and On-going Strategy&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lrnt521"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":255,"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155\/revisions\/255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}