This is the excerpt for your very first post.
Category: 23 Things Syndicated
Week 1 – Introduction and Blogging
So, this is my first ever blog. Although I do a lot of writing, or rather typing for my job, I’ve never gotten round to writing a blog, or perhaps I’ve just never felt I’d have anything interesting enough to write about. Thankfully, 23things at The University of Edinburgh has caught my attention, so I’m going to blog weekly as and when I get a chance!
23 Things and me
23 things is a fantastic concept. I often find I’m far too busy with work to learn about ‘new things’, and as a father of an extremely energetic and fun 1 year old, most of my time outside of work is spent as ‘family time’, so I rarely learn about new things then! I’m looking forward to spending a small amount of time each week working through the 23 things programme, hopefully learning about lots and lots of new digital tools and resources and gaining new skills which can be used both in and out of the workplace. In this fast moving digital age, it’s crucial we keep up to date with technologies. Often, it’s a case of ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ with the latest craze or new app. I tend to miss lots of these, but that’s probably due to the lengthy ‘blinking’ I do as sleep deprived dad!
Social Media Guidelines
The social media guidelines for staff and researchers is a document I wasn’t actually aware existed until now, if I’m being honest. I kind of knew one would exist somewhere on the University webpages, but it’s not something I’ve ever searched for. Our team have a Twitter feed (@UoEDigiSkills) which we take turns in looking after each month. Since it was launched, we’ve always (as a team) been aware of the type of content we should or shouldn’t be posting or sharing, especially given that its a work account.
Personally, I’ve always just focussed on ensuring I don’t swear or post inappropriate messages, but the guidance covers so much more than just telling you not to swear or post inappropriate images. The document has useful information about disclaimers, accessibility and commercially confidential information – things we’re all probably guilty of overlooking from time to time.
I for one will definitely be saving a copy of this document for future use, and will be applying more of the rules outlined when posting in a work capacity. The other benefit of this guide is that it has made me think about the posts I’ve shared on my own personal social media accounts…not that they’re in anyway inappropriate….honest.
Now, where’s that ‘Remove Post’ option?
Roll on week 2!
Starting the journey of 23 things
I begin this journey by writing my first ever blog post! It’s something I have always meant to get my teeth into but up to now I’ve just not known where to start! I have taken the opportunity to take the 23ThingsEdUni and this has given me a great reason to start blogging-having something to look … Continue reading Starting the journey of 23 things
things to cover up
I am participating in the University of Edinburgh digital skills course ‘23 things for digital knowledge‘. Thing 4 is about digital security. I have checked the security permissions on my phone and ipad, but I am particularly freaked out by the idea that your own camera can be used to watch you without your permission. …
Week One: Thing 2
Getting started on 23 Things So, this is the third MOOC I have started. The first one was on responsive web design, with a creative recruitment agency called Aquent. The second was on peace building, with the African Virtual University. Unfortunately – as can be pretty customary with these things – I didn’t manage to … Continue reading “Week One: Thing 2”
Another fine 23 Things to get into
Last week after our DS106 Good Spell broadcast Mariana told me about 23 Things. This looks like an interesting course for Edinburgh University students, staff and anyone with access to the internet. I had a quick look at the list of things covered in the course 23 Things List – 23 Things. These look interesting […]
Doing my Thing
My excellent colleagues at the University of Edinburgh are running a 23 Things course kicking off this week with an introduction and a blogging task. Our tasks for the week are nice and simple. Thing 1 is to familiarise ourselves with the 23 Things website, and Thing 2 is about blogging. We are encouraged to…
Doing my Thing
My excellent colleagues at the University of Edinburgh are running a 23 Things course kicking off this week with an introduction and a blogging task. Our tasks for the week are nice and simple. Thing 1 is to familiarise ourselves with the 23 Things website, and Thing 2 is about blogging. We are encouraged to …
First blog post
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
Digital Security & About Me
The 23Things Thing was to do with the security settings on smartphones. I think I’m probably OK on that front as I keep most things locked down. Call me paranoid, but I don’t generally advertise my whereabouts. If an app doesn’t need access to photos/mic/camera/location, why would I let it have access? More to the […]
Digital Security & About Me
The 23Things Thing was to do with the security settings on smartphones. I think I’m probably OK on that front as I keep most things locked down. Call me paranoid, but I don’t generally advertise my whereabouts. If an app doesn’t need access to photos/mic/camera/location, why would I let it have access? More to the […]
Thing 2
A) what you hope to gain out of the 23 Things programme. I’m lucky enough to be working at the University of Edinburgh and am one of the people on the 23 Things Team. I’m so excited about it that I also want to take part. I hope its going to be fun and will … Continue reading Thing 2 →