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Five take away lessons from the Digital Tattoo
By Kathleen Kalk on April 24, 2014 | Tagged with Digital Footprint, digital tattoo, Geotagging, Google Alerts, privacy, Social media, technology
I have been lucky enough to work for The Digital Tattoo Project since September 2012. The following (almost) two years have taught me so much, not just about protecting my online identity but all sorts of skills both hard and soft. For example, I now know how to create DIY educational materials as well as […]
Data Mining: How eBay knew I’d buy that Batman Snuggie
By Marga Heras on April 10, 2014 | Tagged with data mining, TBYI
Ever wonder how Amazon knew you’d buy that slap chop set? Or how Netflix predicted you’d love Tropic Thunder before you even heard about it? The reason behind this predictive magic is that companies like Amazon and Netflix are studying historical user data to improve their forecasting and marketing, and to increase their revenue. Data Mining […]
My LinkedIn Profile is flawless, now what?
By Kathleen Kalk on April 2, 2014 | Tagged with
Congratulations on completing your LinkedIn profile! You have your most important courses listed, a handful of recommendations and your page is overflowing with endorsements. Is one business networking site enough? The answer depends on which field you hope to enter after graduation. For the majority of students a LinkedIn profile is a great first step […]
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