Promoting Digital Citizenship (Reflection #12)

So week 12 has finally arrived; my last post for my ADED online course and my last program at Brock University, I am finally graduating! And with that being said I know for a fact that I will be using online tools that I have learned from taking this course along with a new perspective of the Internet and my role within it as a Digizen.

I can remember prior to this class I have searched my full name on Google and at the very least would see a direct link to my Facebook page or Twitter account, that was about it. Now my footprint and network have expanded; I now see links to my Scoop.it account, Linkedin, my blog, a more professional Twitter, and Pintrest. And behind Google Search, my PLE has evolved. Feedly is my daily newspaper, I love how simple and organized it is; from now on if I ever need someone to go over any work - I support GoogleDocs/Slides all the way. I really like how there is a history of alterations and who made them and that I can work from any computer because of its ability to store things online into a 'cloud'.

I have learned that to be a positive digital citizen you need to be aware of ones digital etiquette and consideration of other users, appropriate communication, your digital security and protection, and digital law. To go against these elements could mean the increase of Cyberbullying, stolen identity from a hacker,or even time in prison for copyright reasons. However if you are conscious of these elements not only do you leave a positive footprint that others can reflect upon but depending on your profession or knowledge that you are passionate about expressing you can open the doors to learning as an online citizen through communication and exploring.

Thanks to this course I also truly understand the importance of citing or referencing others work online, even if it's just a simple image or personal blog post. After going through the process of creating my own blog, slideshows or word bubbles, I would hate to think that somewhere, someone is using my work - and depending on the work it may not be correct. So not only would that person be stealing my piece, there is the chance of it being shared then misinterpreted. As a frequent Tumblr user I am always going to double check to make sure the images I use always has a source or reference, and that if I create and share something I will definitely refer back to Creative Commons or Fair Dealing.
Hopefully other online users will take notice and consider doing the same as well.

To all ADED classmates and Dave -
Fair well fellow Badgers, and I wish you all a warm and enjoyable summer!

Kylee C
Brock Badger est. 2010-2015

Dino. (March 19 2013). St. Patricks day Brock style. [Image]. http://www.brocku.ca/blogs/futurestudents/2013/03/19/st-patricks-day-brock-style/

More Synthesizing, Remixing, & Creating: Webcasting (Reflection #11)

I cannot believe it, Week 11 down and just one more to go! This week I explored various webcasting tools such as iTunes/Podcast, Soundcloud, Screenr, and Youtube. I have explored all those in the past so navigating through them was simple, however I had never heard of Screenr - which is essentially a screencaster. I thought in order to capture your computer screen on video you would have to download expensive special equipment, but thats not the case thanks to sites like Screenr and Jing. I think screencasters are an excellent tools to include to ones PLE, especially if you are not tech-savvy. I cannot tell you how many times I have had to rely on YouTube and screencastes to fix my computer, to understand how programs work, or even checking out walk-through's of videogames. Screencasts are great for teaching others whether it be for academic or entertainment purposes.

I feel asthough these creative knowledge tools (SoundCloud, Garageband, and Screenr) are different collaborative tools such as GoogleDocs or Evernote due to the fact that they are more intimate based tools. What I mean when I say intimate is that the creative knowledge is typically coming from a single producer. For example a lot of Podcast's have a single host who shares information they are passionate about or are experts in. Creative knowledge tools also tend to not have the same sharing abilities as collaborative tools.  With tools such as Evernote you are able to invite others to edit you work, you cannot do this with most creative tools, the host (or guests) must be present during the recording process.

Throughout this course I have been asked to create multiple web 2.0 tools, all in which have to do with sharing knowledge with the rest of the world wide web; Animoto, Blogger, Pintrest, Twitter, Bubbl.us, etc... By creating multiple pieces and sharing them publically online I have learned the true importance of having a 'clean' digital-footprint as a responsible digitalcitizen and also the fun in communicating with others that share the same interests online and learning from them. With that, I am happy to have had the chance to explore CreativeCommons lisencing, i'm somewhat of a private person so I am relieved to know that if in the future I publish work online I can create a free lisence to protect my work.

On my Feedly a mini article popped up sharing 197 Digital Learning Channels; TEDTalk's, Astronomy, Science, New Station's, or general knowledge videos. I felt that this article was rather relevant for this week's topic, Podcasts or sites like YouTube are advancing when it comes to sharing knowledge. Most universities have lectures posted online for free - what an advantage this generation has at learning more about the world. It's unbelievable: Teaching With Youtube.

Angresultadotcom. YouTube Logo. [Image].  http://media.photobucket.com/user/angresultadotcom/profile. 

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