Task 1b

Lots of us worldwide refresh our Facebook and Twitter news feed or are on a social networking site when we wake up, before we go to bed and on our breaks at work. Everyone seems to be walking down the street, sitting on trains and buses oblivious of the world around them but obsessed with their mobile phone device.

I watched the Pride of Britain Awards recently and was amazed at how the World Wide Web has developed over the past 25 years when Sir Tim Berners-Lee collected his award.

So, reading through the Reader 1 for this task I came across 2.0. I had no idea what it meant and everyone I have spoken to had no clue either, even though we use it every single day!

 What is 2.0?

Web 2.0 is a modern way of communicating, sharing and collaborating through the internet. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Myspace are a fast and effective way of sharing links and statements. A web 2.0 site allows users to interact with each other in a social media dialogue. It was first used in January 1999 by Darcy DiNucci, a consultant on electronic information design.

 

In my professional practice, Facebook is the first line of communication with the students and parents. Instant updates of latest news and information about shows and classes are posted regularly. We are always aware of professional boundaries when using networks such as Facebook and Twitter. It is advisable to use a professional site and a personal site which I do as I feel the two should not mix.

I personally believe social networking has its place i.e. advertising, free instant communication and blogging. However, I feel it has destroyed society in a way as we are not interacting face to face anymore!  

C.V

A CV should be viewed as a Marketing Tool and is mainly used to entice an employer into giving you an interview. Depending on the industry, sometimes you need to fill out an Application Form or write a Cover Letter but usually a CV will be required too. It gives a prospective employer:

• A snapshot of who you are.

• Information on the relevant skills and experience you have for a specific job.

• Information on relevant transferable skills you have when applying for a job in a different industry.

• Information on your past work experience.

• Information on any qualifications you have gained.

• Information on any relevant training courses you have been on.

• An idea of your hobbies, pastimes and what you like to do in your leisure time.

• Personal Contact details.

I have two types of C.V's, one for Teaching /performing and one for my 'normal job'. As I am lucky enough to have two stable jobs, I have not had to use a CV in a while. So, I thought id have a go at re doing them for this task. Each C.V has the relevant covering letter, experience, credits and I have found that comparing the two C.V's, the only thing they have in common is my name and training/education!

A lengthened version about me....

My name is Hannah Bratton and I have been working as a dance teacher in Sussex for just over a year. From an early age I have been brought up with music, dance and musical theatre and have recently found a passion for teaching.

I learnt to dance and sing at my local dance school then progressed to the Arts Educational School in Chiswick for the rest of my school years. I graduated from Millennium Performing Arts London in 2012 with a level 6 Trinity Diploma and have since done my DDI with the ISTD in Tap and Modern.

At present I am doing my BAPP degree in Professional Practise and hoping to go on and do my PGCE to become a qualified secondary school teacher.

Introduction

Whilst setting up my first ever blog, I have realised I am not as computer literate as I thought! I have never had a personal or professional blog before so this is completely new to me. I am quite cautious when it comes to writing personal information on the internet being a dance teacher I feel I must be very careful what I expose on my Facebook and twitter pages and remain professional as almost anyone can access your page depending on your profile settings.

So actually looking at other blogs on here, I will be adding more information to the 'about me' part of my profile. Set in my ways as a dance teacher I am used to updating our schools Facebook page with upcoming events and information about others as oppose to writing about me.

Already this first task is a challenge for me which is very exciting. The BAPP course at Middlesex will open new doors for me and help me use my experience for a stable career in my profession.