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My Digital Footprint

Am I a Resident or a Visitor?

After learning the difference between a Digital Resident and a Digital Visitor this week from David White, I have determined that I am both a Resident and a Visitor, but I lean a bit more to the Visitor side. The Digital Resident vs. Digital Visitor framework is a spectrum of motivation behind Internet usage. 

What is a Digital Resident?

  • A Digital Resident uses the Internet for the purpose of connecting with other people and leaves a social trace or presence online. 

What is a Digital Visitor? 

  • A Digital Visitor uses the Internet for a goal driven task such as paying a bill and leaves no social trace or presence behind. 

My Digital History

When I grew up in the 1980's, I remember using a computer at school for the first time in 5th grade, and we had four desktop computers to share with the entire grade level of about 75 students. My best friend had an Apple II computer at home, but my family did not have a computer until much later when I was in college. Needless to say, I have considered myself what Marc Prensky would call a digital immigrant for my entire life. 

When I mapped my online presence, I discovered that I use the Internet primarily for specific tasks (visitor) that are for personal reasons. I use the Internet less for professional purposes as as a library assistant although I do use the Internet constantly for my classes at Dominican. Hello, online courses! My map is not a surprise to me because my work is not technology focused and communication with my supervisor is mostly in-person.  

My Digital Map

(Image Source: Author)

Professional Use
My digital status is definitely dependent on the day of the week and the season. For example, I check my Gmail frequently during the day while I am at work in order to process interlibrary loan requests and communicate with school staff. On the weekends and during the summer, I check my Gmail occasionally in case anything comes up that I need to be aware of. 

Personal Use
On the weekends and during the summer when I'm off from work, I spend a fair amount of time on shopping apps like Amazon, the Gap, and Etsy and social media. I have been working to reduce my time on my two social media accounts: Facebook and Instagram. I think that social media is beneficial in the professional world of the library to promote the library program and to connect and learn from other professionals in the field.

Social Media
Social media has also been beneficial for me to connect with groups of people with similar interests. I created a women's outdoor adventure Facebook group with a friend, and we successfully had 30+ women sign up and participate in our hiking events. The downside for social media is that it creates some sadness for me. When I see other people having fun on social media, I feel like I am missing out on the fun!

Additional Resources: Digital Visitors and Residents Mapping App!

(Image Source: YouTube)


(Image Source: YouTube)

References:

Tools - Digital Visitors and residents mapping app: OCLC research. OCLC. (n.d.-a). https://www.oclc.org/research/areas/user-studies/vandr/tools.html.

Tools - Digital Visitors and residents mapping app: OCLC research. OCLC. (n.d.-b). https://www.oclc.org/research/areas/user-studies/vandr/tools.html.

Visitors & residents. David White. (2020, February 28). https://daveowhite.com/vandr/.

YouTube. (2015, February 7). Digital residents vs visitors. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM2JPca9Rwk&feature=youtu.be.

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  1. CMMay 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM

    Hi, Anne! I like how you used your quadrants to also measure the spectrum of how you use your apps. That was something I didn't really do (too big of a fan of rows/columns), but if I were to make my quadrants again I think I'd try your idea out! -- Christie

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  2. Liz GMay 24, 2023 at 5:34 PM

    Hi Anne! I enjoyed reading your reflections about your digital map, especially about your use depending on the time of day. It's interesting to think of the ways we are passive and active in our uses of technology based on our context in every way. Your Facebook hiking group sounds so fun, and is definitely my favorite example of digital residency so far. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Anne FussichenMay 29, 2023 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks, Liz! Yeah, it's pretty cool how I've met new people who live less than a mile from me from the FB group! :)

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  3. Diba TannaziMay 26, 2023 at 8:00 AM

    Hi Anne! I also like to use shopping apps during my free time. A close friend of mine works at Gap's corporate office and I have found a lot of good quality work clothes there. I find it interesting how we tend to use different digital tools in our personal and professional spaces. Social media is used more personally to connect with friends and family, whereas email (e.g. Gmail, Outlook) is used more professionally to contact colleagues and professors.

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    1. Anne FussichenMay 29, 2023 at 11:30 AM

      Hi Diba, Ooooh, that is cool about your friend! Yeah, when I was a classroom teacher, we were not allowed to use our personal social media accounts during the school day, and our computers were monitored by administration. I didn't want to get "in trouble," so I didn't use personal social media during school hours. However, we were encouraged to use Twitter to display learning in our classrooms.

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  4. Katie SteffensenMay 26, 2023 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Anne, great post! I really like how you broke down each section of the quadrant and talked about exactly what you're using those tools for. It really makes it clearer how exactly the internet and its tools play a part in all aspects of your life.

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  5. NMZumpanoMay 27, 2023 at 11:18 AM

    So interesting that the day and season can affect your use of certain apps. I suppose this makes sense for those in education but I wonder if there are any "year-round" people that experience the same thing!

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    1. Anne FussichenMay 29, 2023 at 11:32 AM

      Yes, that is a good point! I would imagine that "year-round" teachers have a different digital map.

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