eProfessionalism

Aims and objectives

This module will:

explain eProfessionalism and how it will help you in the workplace
help you understand the difference between eProfessionalism and professionalism
explore the different facets of being an eProfessional
explore some of the legal, ethical and organisational constraints to recording and sharing images.

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Check what you know and get a certificate if you pass!

UQ students and staff (UQ login required):

You are welcome to take the quiz without logging in:

Use the UQ login version if your course coordinator has asked you to complete this module. Your completion status may be shared with them.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.