In different contexts Online identity

1 in different contexts

1.1 blogging
1.2 human resources
1.3 social networks
1.4 online business
1.5 online learning

1.5.1 communication
1.5.2 perception of professor


1.6 virtual world
1.7 internet forum

in different contexts
blogging

as blogs allow individual express or views in individual essays or part of wider discussion, creates public forum expressing ideas. bloggers choose use pseudonyms, whether in platforms such wordpress or in interest-centered sites blogster, protect personal information , allow them more editorial freedom express ideas might unpopular family, employers, etc. use of pseudonym (and judicious approach revealing personal information) can allow person protect real identities, still build reputation online using assumed name.

human resources

digital identity management becoming individuals need consider when applying jobs of while working company. social media has been tool human resources years. kpmg report on social media in human resources 76 percent of american companies used linkedin recruiting. ease of search means reputation management become more vital in professional services such lawyers, doctors , accountants.

social networks

online social networks facebook , myspace allow people maintain online identity overlap between online , real world context. these identities created reflect specific aspect or ideal version of themselves. representations include pictures, communications other friends , membership in network groups. privacy control settings on social networks part of social networking identity.

some users may use online identity extension of physical selves, , center profiles around realistic details. these users value continuity in identity, , prefer being honest portrayal of themselves. however, there group of social network users argue against using real identity online. these users have experimented online identity, , have found is possible create alternate identity through usage of such social networks. example, popular blogger on medium.com writes under name of kel campbell – name chosen her, not given her. states when verbally attacked online user, able protect herself sting of insult taking kel, rather true self. kel became shield of sorts, , acted mask freed real user beneath it.

such benefits of forming alternate identity in online spaces. becomes subject me , , individuals given power shape whoever (or whatever) desire become. stories of people learning hidden extroversion or unknown creativity or becoming else still @ large. research scientists such danah boyd , knut lundby has found in cultures, ability form identity online considered sacred privilege. because having online identity allows user accomplish things otherwise impossible in real life. these cultures believe self has become subjective concept on online spaces; logging onto profiles, users freed prison of physical body , can create narrative of self in virtual space may entirely new .

the possibilities endless – feasible explanation explosive popularity of social networking sites in past decade. users captivated opportunity express in endless number of ways. perhaps social networks remain popular, long incentive join present.

online business

as development of social networks, there appears new economic phenomenon: doing business via social networks. example, there many users of wechat called wei-businessmen sell products on wechat. doing business via social networks not easy. identities of users in social networks not same in real world. sake of security, people not tend trust in social networks, in particular when related money. wei-businessmen, reputations important wei-business. need invest enormous efforts gain reputations among users of wechat, these wei-businessmen sell users.

online learning

communication

online identity in classrooms forces people reevaluate concepts of classroom environments. invention of online classes, classrooms have changed , no longer have traditional face-to-face communications. these communications have been replaced computer screen. students no longer defined visual characteristics unless make them known. there pros , cons each side. in traditional classroom, students able visually connect teacher standing in same room. during class, if questions arise, clarification can provided immediately. students can create face-to-face connections other students, , these connections can extended beyond classroom. timid or socially awkward students, ability form , extend relationships through personal contact may hold little appeal. these students, appeal may reside in online courses, computer communications allow them greater degree of separation , anonymity.

with prevalence of remote internet communications, students not form preconceptions of classmates based on classmate s appearance or speech characteristics. rather, impressions formed based on information presented classmate. students more comfortable paradigm avoids discomfort of public speaking. students not feel comfortable stating ideas in class can take time sit down , think through wish say.

communication via written media may lead students take more time think through ideas since words in more permanent setting (online) conversations carried on during class (smith).

perception of professor

online learning situations cause shift in perception of professor. whereas anonymity may students achieve greater level of comfort, professors must maintain active identity students may interact. students should feel professor ready whenever may need it. although students , professors may not able meet in person, emails , correspondence between them should occur in timely manner. without students tend drop online classes since seems wandering through course without guide them.

virtual world

in virtual world, users create personal avatar , communicate others through virtual identity. virtual personal figure , voice may draw real figure or fantasy worlds. virtual figure degree reflects personal expectation, , users may play totally different personality in virtual world in reality.

internet forum

an internet forum, or message board, online discussion site people can hold conversations in form of posted messages.

there many types of internet forums based on themes or groups. properties of online identities differ different type of forums. example, users in university bbs know of others in reality since users can students or professors in university. freedom of expression limited since university bbss under control of school administration , identities related student ids. on hand, in question-and-answer website zhihu in china, open public , users can create accounts e-mail address. can describe specialties or personal experiences show reliability in questions, , other users can invite them answer questions based on profiles. answers , profiles can either real-name or anonymous.