{"id":153,"date":"2026-04-26T15:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/?p=153"},"modified":"2026-04-26T15:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:21:53","slug":"digital-identity-digital-presence-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/digital-identity-digital-presence-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Identity &amp; Digital Presence Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>My goal in cultivating my digital presence and identity is to create a cohesive and accurate representation of who I am. A quick Google search of my name reveals a digital identity that I have had very little input into. The top results include a Wikipedia page focused on my athletic career with Women\u2019s Para Hockey of Canada (now outdated), my current workplace website (The Steadward Centre), a largely inactive LinkedIn profile created in 2021, and a previous employer\u2019s website (Nordiq Alberta), where I have not worked since 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"625\" data-src=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2026\/04\/Geneva.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2026\/04\/Geneva.png 910w, https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2026\/04\/Geneva-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2026\/04\/Geneva-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2026\/04\/Geneva-140x96.png 140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 910px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 910\/625;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond these initial results, some content reflects my athletic background, while other pieces relate to my current professional work. However, most of this information has not been intentionally curated by me\u2014it exists about me rather than being created by me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The passive approach to social media that I have often taken connects to the idea of being \u201cGoogled well\u201d (Schryver, 2013). Since I began using platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, I was consistently reminded that how I was perceived online could affect future employment and athletic opportunities. As a result, I aimed to maintain a neutral online presence, limiting what I shared rather than actively shaping how I was represented. However, my digital identity is not shaped solely by what I choose to share; it is also constructed through content created by others and the information that becomes associated with me \u2014 much of which appears prominently in search results beyond my control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving forward, my goal is to become more intentional and active in shaping this digital identity. By contributing to selected platforms, I hope to build both confidence and comfort in maintaining a professional and authentic online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To work toward this goal, I will take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluate existing social media profiles and remove outdated or irrelevant information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update and actively maintain platforms I want to curate, particularly LinkedIn and this blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use LinkedIn more intentionally by sharing and commenting on ideas that are personally and professionally meaningful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One key gap I identified while creating <a href=\"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru311\/considering-my-use-of-technology\/\">my technology use map<\/a> using the Visitor\u2013Resident Typology is my limited experience using social media as a \u201cresident\u201d rather than a \u201cvisitor\u201d (White &amp; Le Cornu, 2011). While some platforms appear closer to the \u201cresident\u201d end of the spectrum on my map, my use of them is still largely functional. Even when social connection is possible, I tend to consume content rather than actively contribute or engage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this gap, I will dedicate structured time to actively engage on the platforms I have chosen to focus on. This will include exploring others\u2019 profiles, contributing to discussions, and sharing my own perspectives. I will also draw on course readings and resources from LRNT 521 to guide my approach and develop more effective habits for online participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will evaluate the success of this plan in two primary ways. First, at the end of LRNT 521, I will conduct another Google search of my name to assess whether my digital identity appears more cohesive and reflective of my current work and goals. Second, I will reflect on my own comfort and confidence in using social media as an active contributor rather than a passive participant. As cultivating a digital identity is an ongoing process, I will continue to monitor and refine my online presence beyond the duration of this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Footnote:<\/strong>&nbsp;ChatGPT was used to refine the language in the final draft of this reflection. All ideas are authentically mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Schryver, K. (2013, February 5). Who are you online? Considering issues of web identity. <em>The New York Times blogs.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/learning.blogs.nytimes.com\/2013\/02\/05\/guest-post-who-are-you-online-considering-issues-of-web-identity\/\">archive.nytimes.com\/learning.blogs.nytimes.com\/2013\/02\/05\/guest-post-who-are-you-online-considering-issues-of-web-identity\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, D. S., &amp; Le Cornu, A. (2011). Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement. <em>First Monday, 16<\/em>(9). <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.5210\/fm.v16i9.3171\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"doi.org\/10.5210\/fm.v16i9.3171\">doi.org\/10.5210\/fm.v16i9.3171<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My goal in cultivating my digital presence and identity is to create a cohesive and accurate representation of who I am. A quick Google search of my name reveals a digital identity that I have had very little input into. 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