Conclusion

Module summary

 What is eProfessionalism?

• eProfessionalism is the way you engage yourself online in relation to your profession.
• Professionalism is part of eProfessionalism but also covers the personal qualities and behaviours required to be effective in a job.

 Being a digital citizen

• As a digital citizen, an eProfessional is able to relate to the digital world of people and technologies.
• A digital citizen has the skills and knowledge to use digital technologies for communication and creation of content.

 Digital footprint

• Your digital footprint is a record of all that you have done online and is permanent and public.
• eRecruitment is more prevalent and your online presence or digital footprint can affect how you are viewed by a potential employer. It is important that you plan your eProfessional identity carefully.

 Operating in a digital world – communication

• Communicating effectively online using different mediums is necessary to build eProfessionalism.
• Understanding and knowing how and when to use different mediums such as Facebook, LinkedIn etc.

Ethics

• Ethics is part of our professional and personal lives and should also be applied in the online environment. We can do this by ensuring online information is reliable and accurate before sharing.
• Standards of ethics are often written as codes of conduct by governments and professional bodies.

 Privacy

• There are government regulations that cover the privacy individuals in Australia.
• The definition of digital privacy covers information, communication, and individuals.

 Confidentiality

• Confidentiality covers sensitive information for individuals and vulnerable groups, commercial information, and professional information.
• Professional bodies outline duty of confidentiality in areas such as health and law.

 Use of images

• Using images online in a work or education environment is governed by government regulations and professional codes of conduct.
• Consent to use images must be obtained before any photographs are taken. Using a consent form which details how, why and when the photo will be used is crucial.
• It is important that the photo or image is only used in a way that is consistent with the consent given.
• Photographs taken must be protected in a secure setting. Professional bodies have codes of conduct that cover security and use.

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