Journal Entry 2.1 Instructions
When you entered this course, you may have had some prior concepts regarding the professional constraints faced by BC educators using technologies such as social media. How has the course content (material I post in the module), the readings and resources provided extended, challenged, or deepened your initial understanding? (Cite references as appropriate.) How do you see any of this content applying to you or your colleagues?
From <https://d2l.viu.ca/d2l/le/content/76009/viewContent/790641/View>
Having lived in small communities at different times in my life, I have learned that when you do or say something, the wisest approach to take is the view that people will find out everything sooner or later, so act accordingly. If you don't want people to find out, don't do it… I believe this holds true for digital activities also.
I have found from the readings that my awareness has become heightened especially about being aware of the possibilities concerning future information aggregation technology. As technology advances, there will be ways to track and collect digital information that we may not have thought possible or probable at the time we exposed ourselves. I am sure that many people on Ashley Madison did not "dream" that their affiliation with Ashley Madison would become public knowledge (Skillings, 2015). We may also have a non-digital interaction with someone who then conveys it in a digital manner that can expose us to risk in the future. There may be something you did in the past, that then seemed anonymous, that now can be made public. This of course also raises the fear level for people about their level of privacy and how secure it is.
Different work positions and work in different locations with different societal norms can influence public perception of your digital footprint (Covert, 1993). Our digital reach is global and societal norms are very different in various parts of the world. What might be acceptable in one community and job position may not be with another employer or community. This also, may not be just about you and your footprint. For example, I have had a number of security clearances and different visa applications that usually want information about my immediate family and affiliations. I am very careful as to what I write and endorse digitally and I have cautioned my wife in this regard also. Her activities and affiliations can reflect on me in the eyes of some governments. This could potentially have a great impact on my ability to teach internationally, especially in military and governmental venues.
References
Skillings, J. (2015, August 28). CEO of Ashley Madison parent steps down in wake of hacking scandal. In
CNET. Retrieved from
http://www.cnet.com/news/ceo-of-ashley-madison-parent-steps-down-in-wake-of-hacking-scandal/
Covert, JR. (1993). Creating a professional standard of moral conduct for Canadian teachers: a work in
progress. Canadian Journal of Education, 18 (4).
Girardin, F. et al. (2008). Digital Footprinting: Uncovering Tourists with User-Generated Content.
Pervasive Computing, Institute of Electrical and Electronics, IEEE 7.4 36-43.
When you entered this course, you may have had some prior concepts regarding the professional constraints faced by BC educators using technologies such as social media. How has the course content (material I post in the module), the readings and resources provided extended, challenged, or deepened your initial understanding? (Cite references as appropriate.) How do you see any of this content applying to you or your colleagues?
From <https://d2l.viu.ca/d2l/le/content/76009/viewContent/790641/View>
Having lived in small communities at different times in my life, I have learned that when you do or say something, the wisest approach to take is the view that people will find out everything sooner or later, so act accordingly. If you don't want people to find out, don't do it… I believe this holds true for digital activities also.
I have found from the readings that my awareness has become heightened especially about being aware of the possibilities concerning future information aggregation technology. As technology advances, there will be ways to track and collect digital information that we may not have thought possible or probable at the time we exposed ourselves. I am sure that many people on Ashley Madison did not "dream" that their affiliation with Ashley Madison would become public knowledge (Skillings, 2015). We may also have a non-digital interaction with someone who then conveys it in a digital manner that can expose us to risk in the future. There may be something you did in the past, that then seemed anonymous, that now can be made public. This of course also raises the fear level for people about their level of privacy and how secure it is.
Different work positions and work in different locations with different societal norms can influence public perception of your digital footprint (Covert, 1993). Our digital reach is global and societal norms are very different in various parts of the world. What might be acceptable in one community and job position may not be with another employer or community. This also, may not be just about you and your footprint. For example, I have had a number of security clearances and different visa applications that usually want information about my immediate family and affiliations. I am very careful as to what I write and endorse digitally and I have cautioned my wife in this regard also. Her activities and affiliations can reflect on me in the eyes of some governments. This could potentially have a great impact on my ability to teach internationally, especially in military and governmental venues.
References
Skillings, J. (2015, August 28). CEO of Ashley Madison parent steps down in wake of hacking scandal. In
CNET. Retrieved from
http://www.cnet.com/news/ceo-of-ashley-madison-parent-steps-down-in-wake-of-hacking-scandal/
Covert, JR. (1993). Creating a professional standard of moral conduct for Canadian teachers: a work in
progress. Canadian Journal of Education, 18 (4).
Girardin, F. et al. (2008). Digital Footprinting: Uncovering Tourists with User-Generated Content.
Pervasive Computing, Institute of Electrical and Electronics, IEEE 7.4 36-43.