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When I look at the digital map<\/a> I created for an earlier activity in our course, I am satisfied with my digital identity and digital presence (DIDP) because I reside in the realms I want to live and with whom I want to interact. The questions posed in Schryver (2013) surrounding how we present ourselves online, how it makes us feel and if we would be Googled positively were something I addressed 6-years ago. I made a conscious choice only to have \u201cprofessional Gill\u201d in the online sphere and limit the public spaces I reside in to better my mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The task of cultivating a DIDP assumes that we want to do so. Cultivate infers development or growth. Thus, how can I cultivate a DIDP throughout this program when I am satisfied with what I have already taken the time to create< consciously? What can I explore within the realms I already reside in to achieve the learning outcomes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My purpose for being in this program is to explore and improve how I design and facilitate digital learning environments that build digital competencies in a barrier-free environment. \u201cIf we become the creators of tools and environments rather than developing simple learning content, we must learn to do it right\u201d (Dron & Anderson, 2014, p. 33). I am one of those instructors Jenkins (2013) notes who want to learn and invest in creating participatory cultures in my classroom. I think my goal is to amplify the digital literacies of \u201ceducational student Gill\u201d and expand my digital capacities through engaging with my cohort with a community of practice mindset and tapping into our \u201cshared repertoire\u201d (Dron & Anderson, 2014, p. 56) because there is considerable value being a part of this cohort. I need to lean into this process and the opportunity because building my digital literacies and increasing my digital capacity will, in turn, pass on to my students.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to learn more about CSS and learning tools others use in their practice. I would also like to learn more about editing and creating more polished recorded portions of my courses. To achieve this goal, I will actively participate, ask relevant questions and contribute to the shared safe spaces of our program, such as this blog, our Slack group and the LinkedIn group, as well as my own profile. I will set a goal for LinkedIn of adding two relevant posts to our group per month and my faculty group for a total of four because the subject matter is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am also keen to explore reducing my digital presence in terms of how many APPs I use in the classroom for a more streamlined approach. However, while aiming to use less, I can see how I will likely use more with the acquired knowledge from my cohort, which will increase my digital presence by default based on some of the skills I would like to acquire. This can be started immediately and continued through the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way I have considered increasing my digital identity professionally is by designing and publishing open learning activities that can be adapted for online or face-to-face models.   This is in the far future but would be a long-term goal beyond the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your thoughts on my plan? Do you see any gaps or have suggestions to help me cultivate my DIDP while staying off social media? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

References<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dron, J., & Anderson, T. (2014). Teaching Crowds<\/em>. AU Press. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15215\/aupress\/9781927356807.01<\/a><\/p>\n

Jenkins, H. (2013, May 7). Henry Jenkins on participatory culture (Big thinkers series)<\/em> [Video]. YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1gPm-c1wRsQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Schryver, K. (2013, March 5). Who are you online? Considering issues of web identity. The Learning Network Teach and Learn With The Times: Resources for Bringing the World Into Your Classroom<\/em>. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from https:\/\/learning.blogs.nytimes.com\/2013\/02\/05\/guest-post-who-are-you-online-considering-issues-of-web-identity\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When I look at the digital map I created for an earlier activity in our course, I am satisfied with my digital identity and digital presence (DIDP) because I reside in the realms I want to live and with whom I want to interact. The questions posed in Schryver (2013) surrounding how we present ourselves … <\/p>\n

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