I found the exploration of
the bookmarking tools to be useful as it allowed me to bookmark information I
may need to refer to at a later time; this tool will benefit me in the future, specifically when I am researching and brainstorming ideas for a
project. I have bookmarked websites in the past but found difficulty in finding the valuable information when returning to the site because I could not remember why I bookmarked it. Considering this, Diigo is a suitable tool for educational activities because it allows me to save, highlight, read, and bookmark information. Diigo is also useful considering that the information can be saved on my account and it can be accessed on any computer if the application is downloaded. Another benefit to the Diigo tool is that I
am able to save time spent on rereading material that is unrelated to the topic
I am trying to find information on. I also realized that being able to
effectively utilize Diigo will help me in becoming a positive digital citizen
as it relates to the 9 Elements of Digital Literacy because "evaluating online resources" is a key skill that relates to
Digital Literacy (Ribble, 2011, p. 27).
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I found the Storify
website to be really interesting and I enjoyed using it because it allowed me
to add minimal text, graphics, and videos. As a student, I am required to
complete multiple readings and this can become frustrating but by using Storify, I
am able to use the web and reach the main point of the topic. By familiarizing
myself with these digital tools, I am able to increase the number of tools I have
access to and they can also be added to my Personal Learning Environment, which is a great achievement for me.
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Although I am a part of the technological generation know as "Generation Y", I know I have a long way to go in terms of learning about technology which made me realize that becoming
a digital citizen can be difficult. I was unaware of many of the tools that
have been introduced in this course thus far therefore learning how to
effectively use the tools is going to take longer than one week. I have also learned
how having digital literacy relates to learning how to read and write because
everything requires me to consistently practice in order to become efficient.
Nonetheless, I have gained more confidence in my abilities as a blogger and
using the online bookmarking tools I have learned about thus far.
While exploring the RSS
Feeds from last week, I discovered the convenience of receiving updates that
are integrated in a news feed and are presented to me in one place. The article
I have chosen to discuss this week is applicable to university students. The
article “5 Ways to Completely Ruin Your Job Interview!” provides readers with
meaningful interview tips. One of the points made aligned with the topic of
having a positive digital footprint on social media websites like Facebook and
LinkedIn because having a “poor social media reputation” can negatively affect any
candidate's chances of being hired. For example, you may be removed from the candidate
pool early on in the hiring process if your profile displays any signs of
unprofessional and inappropriate behaviour, such as online bullying or
pictures of you drinking. Reading these type of articles further reiterates how I need to be careful while also ensuring that I do not disclose personal
information and pictures online as it may unintentionally effect my
employer in a negative manner.
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Text Reference:
Ribble, M. (2011). Digital
citizenship in schools (2nd Ed.).Washington, D.C: International Society
for Technology in Education
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