In the course, we have learned and reflected on how social media platforms play a significant role in our daily lives. Networking on these platforms allows us to feel connected by sharing, viewing and keeping up-to-date with people worldwide. We have the ability to reach out to anyone because of the quick and efficient way to communicate. These positive aspects of using social media open both professional and personal opportunities to expand our personal learning networks. Our blog series consists of 4 blog posts, accessible below.
- Social Media Platforms & PLN
Description of social media platforms, their usage and value to PLN Twitter An online platform where users can view discussion threads and worldwide news. Twitter users communicate with… Read more: Social Media Platforms & PLN - Discussion of Key Characteristics of PLN
What is a PLN? A Personal Learning Network is a general term that refers to a group of individuals (ie. friends, family, co-workers, etc.) that one deliberately engages… Read more: Discussion of Key Characteristics of PLN - Connection to Digital Identity/ Reputation
What is a digital identity? A digital identity is whatever you do online; it is your “footprint on the web” (University of Derby, 2016) How does the discussed… Read more: Connection to Digital Identity/ Reputation - Connection to Privacy, Security, & Data Collection
Guidelines (Khan, 2017) – follow guidelines implemented by the social media sites and subject matter experts on this topic. To some extent, censoring information and limiting what is… Read more: Connection to Privacy, Security, & Data Collection
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