After Googling myself, I was pleasantly surprised that the number two item under "Scarlet Stark" on Google is this very blog I write in! In first place was my Facebook profile! In addition, the images which came up that are associated with my name are mostly of me and none are inappropriate! My LinkedIn profile also came up which made me happy as I continuously work on it to boost my views and network! I also think LinkedIn is a great way to build a positive digital footprint as it is professional in nature. The biggest change in my foot print was the addition of this blog. Prior to this, I had no writing samples when my name was googled. Now I do! This will help me to expand my personal learning network and environment while also building a positive online presence for myself.
Creating and maintaining a positive digital footprint has been a major theme for me throughout this course. When I graduate next year, I know employers may want to look me up before they hire me. By having and maintaining a positive digital footprint, I can ensure that anything related to myself online is appropriate and un-offensive. In addition, I know that as a student it is also important to maintain a positive digital footprint. If grad school is of interest, it is critical to ensure that anything you post online is a positive, not negative, reflection of yourself. Having a positive digital footprint is important when it comes to responsible digital citizen in this digital world because many people will and can judge you based on your online presence. It's important to view online presence as an extension of yourself to help maintain a positive digital presence!
One of the key lessons I learned about digital citizenship that can be used to promote quality online interactions with others is to use tools that work for you and your digital needs while also remembering your responsibility as a digital citizen to respect the rights, views and content of others through digital interactions. Using tools that are frustrating will show in your communication with others! I found chatting in Google Docs a great way to communicate whereas others may not prefer it. Whatever your preferred method, use it to make interactions a higher quality experience!
As Mark Ribble states in his textbook "Digital Citizenship in Schools":
"As members of this digital society, it is our responsibility to provide all users the opportunity to work, interact and use technology without interference, destruction or obstruction by the actions of others not appropriately using technology" (Ribble, 2015). It's important to remember the rights of others when interacting and utilizing information online and to let this guide your interactions and research to uphold a positive digital community! To check out this great textbook click HERE.
To promote appropriate behaviors to other digital citizens, I will promote the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship. Prior to learning more about this through the course, I had no idea all the factors that are involved in individual digital citizenship. The Digital Citizenship website helped me (in combination with the text!) and is easily sharable. Click HERE to view it. To me, this website was the most valuable in establishing the pillars of digital citizenship, allowing me to understand my obligations as a digital citizen in the digital world!
I think another way I can help others build upon their knowledge of digital citizenship in order to help them thrive in digital society appropriately is through my position at Career Services at Brock. I think too many students forget that what they post online can hurt ones reputation when it comes to employment. Through working at Career Services I've learned that more and more employers look to the internet to assess candidates prior to hiring them. Through letting students who come to Career Services know how important their online reputation is, I can begin to explain the benefits of being a leader in the digital world by keeping up with the elements of digital citizenship! I can also aid them with creating LinkedIn profiles so they can join professional online communities and expand their professional network prior to graduating. I hope this helps give me the edge I need when it comes time to job hunt as well!
Thanks for joining me on my journey! I appreciate everyone who has read and contributed comments to this blog!
Scarlet
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