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Here is the reflection that I completed on E-Portfolio part B. I enjoy writing reflections and forces you to look back on learning experiences and assess what you have learnt.

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PeerScholar was a great help to me in completing my reflection. In being able to read other students work I was not only learning from my peers, but it allowed me to understand the task better.
In correcting other people's work and giving feedback, you reflect on your own work and refer to the grading rubric more frequently. I got some excellent feedback from my peers. For example I hadn't included all of my scholary references which meant that I didn't reach the criteria outlined in the brief. Without this feedback from my peer I may not have noticed this fault.
I hope to see peerScholar used in future modules as I think it is a great learning tool.

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Here is an infographic that I created on Canva

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How do you use social media in your learning at UCD now?

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How do you use social media in your learning at UCD now?

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I think this module has opened my eyes to the different uses of social media. For instance I have begun to use YouTube much more for educational purposes. Many of the videos uploaded to Brightspace are from YouTube. The continuous assessment activities have also exposed me to different influencers.
LinkedIn has also helped me previously in my learning. Lots of people post helpful websites and links that benefit my learning.

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In the future I am going to attempt to make more relevant connections on LinkedIn. I think tis is one of the most crucial platforms as a university student. Connecting with people within my field will help me gain information about internships.

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1. Foundational Social Media Analytics for Research

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1. Foundational Social Media Analytics for Research

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I enjoyed using Pinterest and Pocket, but after comparing them I think the Pocket is more beneficial to a digital citizen. Pinterest seemed to consist mostly of pictures and GIFS. It is great for idea boards or mood boards. Personally I don't use these often so I didn't find much use from the app.

I did appreciate the design of the app and how easy it was to use. I noticed very soon after using Pinterest that I was seeing the same content repeatedly, which is done by the use of algorithms.

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How are tasks in your E-Portfolio work helping you think creatively about presenting information visually?

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How are tasks in your E-Portfolio work helping you think creatively about presenting information visually?

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Prior to this module I had never used or heard of Padlet. It really appeals to me in relation to the presentation and the different ways in which you can present your data. These tasks have opened my eyes to the many different tools available online to assist with tasks such as brainstorming and essay planning.

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Creating New Information Through a Map Mashup

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Creating New Information Through a Map Mashup

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This map that I created in Datawrapper shows the percentage of the total population in each European country that is overcrowded. I collected the data from Eurostat.

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I had never previously heard of Datawrapper but it will definitely prove to be useful in the future. It presents data clearly and efficiently. I used the tutorial provided by UCD Library to create this map and it was very manageable to do. I think that this has been one of my favourite tools to use so far in this module as it is a very professional way to present information and there are many different ways to customise the map to your liking.

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Unfortunately I was not able to use this tool on my video. It would not let me upload my video to Youtube, I'm unsure of whether this was to do with my laptop as it can crash when using certain applications. Although I was not able to use the Youtube Editor for myself the video tutorials made it look very useful. It looks a bit more complicated than just creating the video, but I would love to be able to try it out as it can definitely enhance a videos quality and appeal to audiences more.

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How to Edit Videos with the YouTube Video Editor!

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This e-tutorial demonstrated how social networks are created and what the term social data means.
It also helped me understand how social networks can be analysed for research purposes

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While I am aware that all social media tools use these algorithms I noticed it very prominently in Pinterest. I don't think this would benefit a digital citizen as we should be reading new content and media to educate ourselves rather than view the same content that we agree with.

I think how it allowed me to pin different pictures to pin boards was a great way to manage information in a personalised way. It was very easy to use but I didn't find it very beneficial for sharing information. I did like the layout and the freedom I had in managing the information on my pin board.

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How do you present information visually?

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How do you present information visually?

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I would consider myself a visual learner. I find it easier to take in information when I can see it presented in front of me in the forms of charts or diagrams etc. I find writing out my notes in different colours and the use of highlighters very effective for me. When taking notes digitally I make use of the effects such as bold and italics. Personally, presentation of information is a huge factor in how I will process it.

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Pinterest allows you to create ‘boards’ which is essentially a folder and you can pin specific pictures to each board

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Here is an example of the different boards that I created, you can add headings and add as many pins as you like!

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It also allows you to rearrange the pins within that board, this feature can help you organise information much easier

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Catherine Maddison (catherinemaddison03) - Profile | Pinterest

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See what Catherine Maddison (catherinemaddison03) has discovered on Pinterest, the world’s biggest collection of ideas.

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Pocket has a feature that allows you to save posts and articles, you can browse the app for articles or add your own url. I added the UCD page manually with the url

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You are able to make recommendations of articles and it will be shown on your profile for any friends to see

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Pocket also allows for an audio version of the articles. This means you can listen to the article rather than reading it which is beneficial to many people

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Here is an image of my profile. I added a picture and a background to make my account look more presentable. In the future I would like to get a photo that looks more professional.

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This application was surprisingly simple to use. It was very straight forward and the free version provided me with everything I needed to create a "How To" video. I can see how this would be a very useful way for teachers or lecturers to present information to students that are unable to attend class. It is a very simple way for teachers to show students that perhaps struggle with using computers where to find certain resources or how to set up accounts etc.

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How will you present information in the future?

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How will you present information in the future?

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As visual learning works to my benefit I will continue to use the tools I listed above. I would like to incorporate more charts or graphs as I don't consistently use them and I think that are of great help. I think by simplifying certain aspects of my presentation it would it more accessible for other users, perhaps by reducing the amount of different colours that I use in my notes.

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Pocket showed me a range of different articles based on lots of different topics. It enabled me to read articles that I wouldn't usually. I was able to recommend articles to my profile which allowed me to share information with friends.

I also noticed features which make the platform more inclusive and accessible to a wider audience. Users are able to listen to the articles as there is an audio feature. The articles were also visually simplified making them easier to read. I was able to save articles to read later or highlight articles.

Both platforms are useful in their own ways but I think Pocket proves to be useful for a wider range of digital citizens.

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How are tasks in your E-Portfolio helping me to think creatively about social media use in university activities?

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How are tasks in your E-Portfolio helping me to think creatively about social media use in university activities?

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The use of infographics has definitely shown me my ability to present information well. This is a great skill to have when carrying out research and presenting data. In the future I will be able to upload research that I have completed to my LinkedIn in a professional manner. Understanding my personal digital strategy has also helped me to identify why I want to be an online user. It has allowed me to work towards using the internet to my full potential and create the best possible outcomes for myself.

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2. Data Visualisation for Novice Researchers

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2. Data Visualisation for Novice Researchers

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This e-tutorial helped me understand different ways in which you can present research. There was examples of visualisation software that present data easily and effectively.

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What do I think will be a key trend in social media this year?

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What do I think will be a key trend in social media this year?

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I think AI is going to be a very prominent part of all our online presences. The release of Chat GPT confirmed this for me. I think more and more people will turn to AI for solutions and ideas. I am interested to see if this will benefit our online society or if it could lead to a downfall in creativity. Snapchat has also released 'My AI'. In which you can talk to an AI controlled bot, you can ask questions and have conversations with it.

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How will new trends affect your interaction with social media?

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How will new trends affect your interaction with social media?

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I think with the increased use of AI I will be more careful with the information that I share on social media. I will be sure to check sources when educating myself. With AI becoming a larger part of social media I want to ensure that I don't lose focus from my personal online goals as my online presence could become surrounded my automated ideas and creations.

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Write a privacy policy that addresses your needs and wishes as a user of your chosen social media tool. Your privacy should further address the 5 Rights outlined in Anderson (2017).

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Write a privacy policy that addresses your needs and wishes as a user of your chosen social media tool. Your privacy should further address the 5 Rights outlined in Anderson (2017).

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This is TikTok's privacy policy that I read through prior to reinventing it. I did notice how difficult it was to understand a lot of the information presented. It was somewhat overwhelming to read through

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Created using Canva

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I think users safety online should be a main priority for social media platforms, especially considering the large amount of young people online today. I like to believe that wen I delete something off of TikTok it has been permanently removed. But with TikTok the 'duet' feature or 'stitch' allows the video to continue circulating. This does not ensure a users privacy if there is an accidental upload or a change of heart around a video.
TikTok allows everybody to speak their mind within reason, but this can be harmful. On an app based solely off of people creating their own videos and trends, there is a fine line between opinions and harmful ideologies. For example the diet culture has had a prominent place on TikTok. There should be regulations stopping users from posting sensitive content, potentially being viewed by children.

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These are the rights that I based my privacy policy around.

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Enabling Children and Young People to Access the digital world creatively, knowledgeably and fearlessly

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I think the use of e-tutorials is a great way to learn. I find that I consume the information very easily as it is displayed very coherently. The voice over is very accessible and appeals to me a lot. The quiz at the end is a great way for me to test my understanding of the topic. I think this is a great way to engage users while also educating them.

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I included my past work experience with skills used, dates and summaries. I also included my education with dates.

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LinkedIn has a great feature that allows you to build a CV from information you have uploaded to your profile. I think this is an excellent feature and it collects it all very easily. It is presented very well and it is easy to read.

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Here is a link to my finished profile

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I have reached out to some familiar faces on LinkedIn and I am trying to connect with them. LinkedIn gives you lots of great network connections based off of your education, interests and other information on your profile. I am going to continue to use LinkedIn consistently so that I can network some more and gain new connections.

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I loved using Canva to create an infographic. I watched some videos linked in Brightspace to grasp the concept of it and find out how to use the tools. I took to Canva to begin my poster and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was comfortable with it.
There are so many different features to play around with and you can add your own personal touch to anything. It is an excellent way to present information. As a visual learner I appreciate when information is laid out nicely.
I am definitely going to be using Canva in the future for projects and presenting data or information.

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I enjoyed using Canva so much that after completing my first poster, I went back and re-designed my privacy policy for this portfolio.  I made my TikTok privacy policy into a poster and had great fun making this infographic as well.

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From creating the poster on my personal digital strategy, I gained more knowledge on the subject. Presenting the information in front of myself really allowed me to take it in. Having it presented on poster will allow me to access it in the future and reflect on my goals.
The application Canva itself was very easy to use and has an abundance of tools and features.