Living in the digital age requires one to be on the internet in one way or another for their personal and professional lives. Being proficient in web navigation, social communication, and entertainment surfing makes the internet practical and enjoyable. We all likely have some form of web presence whether we like it or not.
Engage Taste Explaining the importance of a digital presence
Professional
In multiple aspects of my life I have had to understand and use the internet as both a student and a working professional.
Student
Use of the internet is an expectation of me as a student, as most courses complete some or most assignments online. My school Discord profile and my brand new website are examples of my school digital presences.
Worker
In one of my past professions as a C.W.D Technician, I was required to use the internet to categorize sample information, and communicate with my supervisors. Some of my field data was used in online C.W.D statistics for the Virginia Phelps area.
Personal Presence
My experience on the web of course started on personal social and streaming platforms. Video games, social media, and streaming platforms were my first introduction to the internet.
Social Media
Some of my earliest experiences on the internet included Snapchat, YouTube, and my personal Discord profile. Later I would expand to the other big social media apps such as TikTok, Twitter, and Twitch.
Video Gamer
The internet also gave me access to online live service games, many of which I still play today. League of Legends, Dead by Daylight, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, and Final Fantasy XIV are all games I’ve had substantial time socializing and competing on.