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Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world
Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

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1 Digital me: starting your digital journey

Digital identity has become a very important part of twenty-first-century life. It’s about how you present yourself online to ensure you make the impression you want. Even if you don’t feel you want to spend a lot of time online, it’s still useful to think about what others can see of you. Your digital identity is not something completely detached from the rest of life. It can be a way of expressing who you are in a meaningful and engaging way, to people and communities you want to connect with.

The short video ‘The new digital me’ was created by a student at London Metropolitan University. It provides an insight into the student’s ‘digital journey’ and the (non-digital) things that inspire them. When considering your digital identity, keep in mind what motivates you to get online and be active there.

Watch The new digital me [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .

How do you feel after watching the video? What things inspire you on your digital journey?

You will come back to the inspiration for your digital journey later in the course. For now, start by considering your digital footprint.