For me, this module was specifically interesting as our learning could be applied to all facets of society. I read blogs focusing on manufacturing industries, police and defence forces, FinTech firms, marketing platforms and traditional insurance houses to name a few. Despite the wide verity of industries, digitalisation and technology advancements were present in all. My final blog will highlight my learning experiences within the module and detail how I will leverage what I have learned in my professional career.
My first blog centred around how digitisation and technology advancements are changing the traditional job roles. Despite my blog focusing primarily on changes within the betting industry, conducting research for this blog coupled with reading others work, I gained an important insight into how roles change over time. Some grow and gain importance whilst others begin to be phased out through tech advancements. As an individual who is soon to become a graduate, embarking on the ‘job hunt’ I believe that the insights I have gained here are incredibly important. I now understand that some critical reflection is needed when deciding on my chosen career path, analysing the future need and longevity of the roles I am applying for.
My second blog enabled me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the applications for artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. Admittedly, I first believed both AI and blockchain to be ‘buzzwords’ which referred to human like robots and cryptocurrency. Through my research of these technologies and the insightful information provide in this module, I can now understand the vast array of applications for these technologies which will undoubtedly be at the forefront of commerce for years to come.
I further enjoyed learning about how important it is to create a digital identity which portrays an image of oneself which is inline with how your wish to be represented. In a professional context, I gained a heightened understanding of how important Linkedin activity and digital networking is. I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar in which two past students shared their experiences using Linkedin to aid their careers, this provided relatable and real-world applications to what we have been exploring in the module. The notion of an online identity also increased my conscious of what I should and shouldn’t associate myself with on social media accounts when presenting myself online.
Finally, creating a blog for external readers provided me with key skills with I will continue to harness throughout my professional development. These skills include drawing in an audience, creating insightful and congestible content, and presenting my work in an engaging and accessible manner. I believe that these skills will be invaluable in the workplace when creating and delivering presentations, formulating reports, and participating in knowledge sharing activities.
Colin in a Digital World 