In this week’s learning, I have acquired several new skills that definitely will enhance my abilities in online learning and the digital world. One of the most useful parts I learned is the importance of digital communication skills. In module 2, we watched a Youtube Video called Digital Communication Skills: Do’s and Don’ts , published by Described and Captioned Media Program. We are now living in a digital world which means that online communication plays a significant role. I strongly agree with the messages that conveyed in the video. One point that attracted my attention was how your own Facebook or Twitter account can shape other people’s perceptions of you. For instance, if you use some unprofessional phase in your online post, other people who visit your homepage may not perceive you as a professional person. It is very important to me because I will graduate this December and start my career.
Moreover, I gained many practical digital communication skills that I can apply in my life immediately from Module 2. The first point is using proper structure when writing the academic email. The important components in the email includes subject line, greeting, context, and closing with my full name. During the four years of undergraduate studying at The Ohio State University, I have a useful advice for new students: Be Patient and Be Polite when writing the email. Even though the professors were very friendly and easy-going, it is essential for us students never write the formal school email like a twitter message!
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