{"id":661,"date":"2022-04-29T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T19:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0257\/?p=661"},"modified":"2022-04-30T05:41:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-30T12:41:46","slug":"my-didp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0257\/my-didp\/","title":{"rendered":"From Visitor to Resident"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”564.5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”656.7px” custom_margin=”|auto|-2460px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”487.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Prior to enrolling in the MALAT program, I had never given much thought to who I was online or what kind of digital presence I had. Up until this moment, I had made a choice to live in my visitor bubble trying to leave no digital footprint. In the journal Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement <\/em>there was one statement that truly felt like it described how I interact with the web and it states: “Clearly, some people may operate entirely as Visitors, visiting specific Web places for specific purposes, entirely on their own and never leaving a footprint behind”<\/span>(White & Alison Le Cornu, 2011).<\/span><\/p>\n

As a millennial, I grew up with AOL, ICQ (remember that?), MSN, Myspace, and eventually, Facebook when I started high school. I was able to talk with my friends after school, login in and out of MSN to attract my crush’s attention, and exchange images on Facebook using these platforms. Sounds pretty harmless right? Sure, until you start to see the unpleasant aspects of social media, such as children being cruel to one another or having images shared without consent. I think that it was from seeing this firsthand that I never really wanted to be googleable or to put any effort into my digital identity.<\/p>\n

But, in the spirit of pushing myself out of my comfort zone, my goal is to see whether I can adjust to being more of a resident in the digital space. When creating my DIDP, I didn’t think it was necessary for me to write a long list of goals in order to give the impression that I wanted a large digital presence when, in reality, I’m not sure this is something that I want. It will be interesting to see how my views evolve in the next two years. So without further ado… here is my short (but authentic) DIDP.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider use_bg_overlay=”on” arrows_custom_color=”#FFFFFF” dot_nav_custom_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(148,163,148,0.99)” min_height=”480.4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0257\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/2022\/04\/Sage-Green-Modern-New-Blog-Post-With-Photo-Instagram-Post.png” use_bg_overlay=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”24px” body_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#94a293″ background_enable_color=”on” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]\n

The common theme running across these two objectives is to strengthen my digital identity inside the MALAT program so that I can fully engage with and learn from my peers.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Goals” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”RGBA(141,163,141,0.99)” background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]\n

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  1. Post my own opinions or ideas on LinkedIn and Twitter (with confidence)<\/li>\n
  2. Use online channels like LinkedIn, Twitter, and WordPress to have meaningful conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Approach” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ body_font_size=”21px” background_color=”RGBA(141,163,141,0.99)” background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]\n
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    1. Keep a running list of topics that I find interesting or passionate about<\/li>\n
    2. Use more of a critical lens when writing my posts<\/li>\n
    3. Asking my peers for advice and\/or feedback<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Learning Gaps” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”RGBA(141,163,141,0.99)” background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]\n
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      1. I need to strengthen my critical thinking skills and writing skills<\/li>\n
      2. On a personal level, I must work on getting over this imposter syndrome and gain a bit more confidence to try to not get caught up in worrying about what other people will think of the content I publish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Strategies and Approaches” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”46px” header_letter_spacing=”0px” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”RGBA(141,163,141,0.99)” background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]\n
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        1. Carve out some time to practice my critical thinking and writing skills by utilizing the RRU writing centre<\/li>\n
        2. Post more content on LinkedIn and Twitter without any fear or hesitation<\/li>\n
        3. Imposter Syndrome\/Confidence: I will probably need therapy\u2026 Just kidding (but not kidding)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Measures of Success” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]\n
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          1. Seeing my writing style and critical lens change as I work through and get better at these skills<\/li>\n
          2. Getting more comfortable posting online and seeing the number of these posts increase<\/li>\n
          3. When posting online, seeing an increase in engagements from other individuals on my posts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

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            References:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            White, D. S., & Alison Le Cornu. (2011). Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement.\u00a0First Monday,\u00a016(9). https:\/\/firstmonday.org\/article\/view\/3171\/3049<\/p>\n

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