Great post Junjoo! I really enjoyed reading it. You made great points on PLNs, particularly on how you make your PLN more inclusive. That’s something that not everyone thinks about. I like how you watch creators of other languages and other industries to promote inclusivity. That is dedication to inclusivity! It is always important to remember the key principles of UDL. These maintain diversity and inclusivity in PLN spaces. Encouraging participation is the most important thing to do in my opinion. By promoting participation you create a more welcoming space that makes people feel comfortable in your PLN. Thanks for sharing Jungjoo!
Category: Peer Response Posts
Ariel, I enjoyed reading your post from blog post #3. Your ideas on PLNs and PLN spaces through social media were very intriguing. I too use my PLN to “access a diverse range of perspectives and resources.” I have found that this is the best way to utilize a PLN to its full potential. You can gain valuable knowledge that would otherwise be unavailable to you. I also enjoyed your section on challenges and the importance of diversity in digital learning. You highlighted challenges that come with ensuring diversity in digital learning that I had no thought of before. For example language and cultural gaps. It is important to recognize that most educational material we have may not be accessible for non-native speakers. Being in an online class room we have to be sensitive to potential classmates who are not native english speakers as they may have a harder time understanding the material. Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoyed reading your post from blog #3 Angela. I found your ideas on PLNs and their dynamics and inclusivity to be very compelling. I particularly enjoyed and found myself relating with a lot of your points about privacy, ethics, and security in digital spaces. I agree staying informed and on top of the privacy setting on social spaces is essential to protect our data. Many times I have disregarded this without taking into consideration what these companies may be doing with the personal information I provide them with. Even something as simple as accepting cookies can lead to your data being shared or sold to 3rd parties. I also agree with your take on practicing ethics in digital spaces to protect others’ privacy. It is important to remember that online spaces are a two way street, just as you trust that others will be sensitive with your data you must be sensitive with theirs as well. Thanks for sharing!
Response to Eliana
I enjoyed reading your response. Your insights on digital identity and its growing significance provided an excellent analysis. As you mentioned, platforms like Instagram and TikTok contribute to a more casual, personal digital identity while a platform such as LinkedIn reflects your professional persona. I agree, I believe it is important to balance the two in today’s world and to keep them separate. Just as you would in your professional and personal life in real life. As University students our digital presence is like a snapshot of who we are to employers so it is important to ensure that our digital presence reflects our professional goals. Thank you for sharing Eliana!
Response to Hanna
I really enjoyed reading your second blog post Hanna. Your reflection on personal and professional digital identities is something I agree with. You mentioned that the separation of the two identities is vital for not only privacy but also for presenting yourself appropriately to different audiences. I agree, it is extremely important to establish boundaries between the two. This way you can maintain your personal authenticity while also having a professional identity as well.
I also enjoyed your insight into personalized learning theories, such as constructivism and self-directed learning. These align with the importance of critical thinking and as you mentioned autonomy. Self-directed learning has also helped me become more autonomous in my work. Thanks for sharing!
In this post I am responding to Cadence’s post for EDCI 338.
Awesome post Cadence I enjoyed reading it! I like your idea of your online presence being an extension of your self. This is something that I think many over look. Most will view you through your online persona first and if you have a negative online presence then people will perceive you as negative in real life as well. You called it a “digital first impression” which I think sums that up perfectly. I agree with your point of being authentic. I think that is a extremely important detail for presenting your personality. Finally your view on ethical practices and how they create a positive online community is one I think everyone can agree on. I loved your final sentence saying we can create spaces that up lift people instead of tearing them down. Thanks for sharing!
In this post I am responding to Justine’s post for EDCI 338.
Great post Justine, I enjoyed reading it! What I took away from your post was that managing your digital identity requires professionalism and authenticity. I liked your idea of balancing the two instead of favoring one over the other and I agree. Maintaining that balance can have major benefits to your online identity. I liked how you included the core principles of being authentic, professional and mindful three things that I think should also be translated to everyday life. You provided a responsible approach to online presence management that not everyone thinks about. I also enjoyed your part on ethical practices and how important they are online. Thinking about the impact of what you post is extremely important to the landscape of the digital world. Thanks for sharing Justine.
In this post I am responding to Erika’s blog post for EDCI 338.
Erika I really enjoyed reading your blog post for module 1. You provided great analysis of social media in education, personalized learning and digital identity. What I came away with as a key point in your post was that social media is like a double edge sword. It can be a powerful tool for learning and connecting but it also requires cautious use, digital literacy, and attention to our online identities. I feel that it is extremely important to perceive social media in this way as it is the best to maintain a positive online presence while being safe. Another key take away I came out with is the idea that with social media, information has become more accessible and faster. Thank you for sharing!