Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Digital Tattoos
After reading the three articles posted on the course blog, I realized that all three share the common theme about people's online presence and how it affects their chances of getting a job. All of the articles talk about with the rise of social media comes the rise of employers doing not only standard background checks, but social media checks as well to see what the candidate is really like through their social media outlets. After reading these articles, it is clear that in order to have a good "digital tattoo", I need to continue to make sure that everything posted on my own personal social media sites are only things that present me as a roll model or clean person and go through and delete anything that may indicate I am not the best candidate for a teaching position or other career. When I become a teacher, it will be important for me to take preparatory steps with my young students. I will show them how to use the internet safely through class blogs and other such outlets, and I will explain the importance of using it safely since everything can and will be tracked.
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I agree that we need to present a positive image but I am a little uncomfortable with the depth of the scrutiny now possible and becoming routine. It is starting to feel Orson Wells’ 1986. We as future teachers really need to be careful how we use our computers, cell phones, tablets, cars, or where we walk,…. SOMEONE is watching!
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ReplyDeleteWhen I read the articles I came across a person's comments below. She was angry and depleted and basically said, "great, now I can have no life, no personality and no opinion." I have to say that at first I agreed with her, I too was a little mad at the supposed invasion of privacy. Then I started thinking of the kids and how I needed to set a good example for them on how I presented myself online. I agree with your comment in your post about being a role model. I choose to believe that employers expect us to have a life, but that they want to see that we know how to protect that side of our lives. We have to be able to present a professional persona both in the classroom and online. Even though I don't necessarily consider myself wild and crazy, I will be double checking my photos, posts, and privacy settings!