My online reputation is somewhat limited at this point. Sure I have a Facebook and Twitter account but that's basically where it ends. If you do a Google search on the name "Colin Beaton" my profile and information doesn't pop up. Wait a minute... yes it does! In Google images- there it is, my picture! Hold on a minute... WHAT!? After clicking on the link I have discovered that I'm a part of the hockeynightinkorea webpage. I remember giving the other members my info, but I certainly didn't know that they had a picture of me (one that isn't of me playing hockey by the way), so I guess I'm a little more popular than I thought! Looks like "you learn something new everyday" after all, well at least I do.
Despite this surprising revelation, I still feel that there is a lot of work for me to do in order to build up my online reputation; steering it towards a direction I like. It has started to go in that direction since the beginning of this course (EDUC932). I've begun to implement tools like blogger, which gives me an opportunity to blog about things that interest me. Through these blogs, I feel that a better representation of who I am will be available online for people to discover. If all goes well, I hope to use my blog, tweets or maybe even other tools (I haven't discovered yet) to strengthen my online reputation into something I'm comfortable with, in the near future.
I love the stream of consciousness in your post. Great voice!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve. I appreciate the compliment!
ReplyDeleteI like how you write about positive aspects in using your online identity such as your twitter, blog, etc. to actually help you build and strengthen your reputation. I never thought of that aspect, as I only thought of what I could remove from what I already have in the world wide web to strengthen mine. That is something great for me to think about as well. Also, I have to agree with Steve, your post was written in a nice and fun tone^^
ReplyDeleteColin, I feel the same way as you do, that I need to build up my online reputation and make myself look more presentable. The first step in the process of trying to figure out, which direction you would like to go, can sometimes be difficult. It seems like you have accomplished that, and feel satisfied in the direction you are heading. I think the tools you will use in this course, will help you to achieve your final goal of an online reputation, that you will feel comfortable sharing with others. Good Luck!
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