Author: taniatari

Blog #6

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Introduction

As I move onto the next chapter of my life, I am unsure about many things, for instance where I will be working, in addition to whether or not I’ll still be in school (graduate school, specifically). However, despite all that uncertainty, there are a couple of things that I know will remain constant and in truth, it is due to this course that I can confidently say those words. Let me explain, prior to being in this course I more or less was mindless toward the skills and opportunities, I could be learning and taking away from PLNs, moreover, I was also being mindless towards the different views, perspectives, and ideas that other individuals and their PLNs could offer not just myself but everyone I know.

Bridging the Gap

I think about how my outlook towards my PLN has changed, mainly from being “self-centered” and more so how I would use my PLN for my own individuality and individual gain and not expand beyond my one-sided view of that. There are gaps in information, points of view, and perspectives that I would like to bridge. As someone who has been given a multitude of opportunities that many don’t get such as not only getting to travel to another country but also getting the chance to study at some of the highest and most formative levels of education (Highschool, and University)  it would be a disservice to not only not share what I have learned but also not share what my friends, teachers and other PLNs have taught me.

Future Plans

As an international student studying in the realms of Psychology and Education, I tend to use my PLNs to bridge the accessibility of information (academic, and non-academic). Just seeing the benefit of what I could learn and have learned from being here (Canada) is immense and incredibly invaluable. In addition, what individuals I know could learn back home (Dubai) is also very important to me. All that needs to be done is for it to be available and put at the forefront and I know the usage and utilization would thrive. They are calling this age the technology age and rightfully so, with all of the technological advancements, the metaverse, information, and endless possibilities for PLNs. My intentions moving also includes not just looking at social media as a form of getting information about what’s happening right now and what’s popular, however, I plan to take some time and dive a little deeper into the perspectives of those who have a social media presence like myself. This, without hesitation, is my biggest takeaway from this course and in my honest opinion, it might be one of the most important lessons that I believe could have been learned especially during this time in history known as the technology age.

Blog #5

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  • Community communications go beyond blogs and social media shares, how does a PLN help and hinder the development of thoughts and ideas in education discourse?

PLN contributes to the growth of concepts and opinions in discourse by establishing a global network of communities. PLN fosters the development of ideas in discourse by bringing together people from all over the world. Baker acknowledges Leona Prince in the video, a strong female parent who uses social media with a lot of “feelings and emotions”. She not only posts and shares information, but she also connects with people emotionally which helps to develop a community. Another great influencer, Baker mentioned Negon Sinclair, an indigenous leader who is a leader across the country around truth and reconciliation and gains indigenous voices’ perspectives.

  • How do educators create discourse?

Educators create discourse by inviting individuals to discuss topics they are passionate about doing so makes them engaged in the conversation and brings more to the table of discussions.

  • Which social media platforms are beneficial in education?

As technology and social media take over the world, there are so many great platforms to use for education. Students and teachers have access through any device to gain insight on connecting with different learning groups. Some great tools are TedEd – which offers TED Talks but with visual animations, WordPress – web communication with lessons for students, and YouTube – which I personally use the most as it has almost anything and everything you might be looking for.

  • When working with the vulnerable sector, how does social media fit into professionalism and regulations?

I believe those in vulnerable sectors such as health care professionals can use social media to empower their personal learning networks. They have access to resources and information out of reach for most people, so they are able to increase awareness, and provide real health information to their nearby and far communities.

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Resources:

Resource:
Chesser, L. (2022, April 6). 25 Awesome Social Media Tools for Education. InformED. https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/social-media-tools-for-education/

Miller. (2021). Brad Baker EDCI 338. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5z8iHxW2n4&feature=youtu.be

Blog #4

https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/opinion/europe-should-put-data-at-the-service-of-society/

  • How do notable individuals use social media?

Individuals use social media to share their thoughts, ideas, information and most importantly create communities and build connections. Notable individuals are individuals that are important figures to society, and they use social media to keep them relevant, self-promote as it is one of the most effective ways to do so.

  • What are the benefits of being in the public eye and having a PLN?

The benefits of being in the public eye through having a personal learning network is being able to embrace your authenticity and to create connections with like-minded and diverse individuals. It helps employers have an insight to whom they are hiring solely based on their internet search, through blogs, communities, and social media activities. Notable individuals being in the public eye comes with some benefits as they are more likely to come across great opportunities and most importantly when they want to speak about topics that means something to them, they bring more awareness to it. A great example is the Palestinian-Dutch model Bella Hadid she continues to speak and raise awareness for Palestinians on Instagram and is vocal with her viewpoints on Muslims society’s.

  • Building community with online tools provided by the employer can be limiting, what are the perceived restrictions and benefits?

The perceived benefits that can help when building an online community through an employer has benefits but more often is limited. Some benefits may include employers have insight on their targeted audience needs which increases and improves customer loyalty. A restriction may include the limitation of what you can post on the company’s  social media platforms.

  • Delivering information in a connected society requires verifiable resources, how do build a PLN to rely on?

It is important to develop relationships with trustworthy and verifiable resources. It is critial to create connections with people you know are that are always trustworthy and are not just telling you lies and giving you incorrect information. To make your PLN reliable and verifiable, you must first establish a good reputation by connecting with others who are reliable and verifiable.

  • How do those, who are veteranstorytellers, minimize the risk of sharing misinformation?

Minimizing risk in misinformation sharing is related to the concept of having reliable and verifiable resources within your PLN. It is critical for an individual to ensure that they are not simply spreading their beliefs and false facts when they should be sharing reliable information. A good way to reduce the risk of spreading misinformation is to ensure that your own resources and sources are reliable, as well as having a publicist or other individual go over and edit their work.

  • How to best address negative replies and critiques reflective of your own personal values and employers social media policy?

Every individual who uses social media platforms will receive negative responses and critiques at some point. How we respond to these responses and critiques reveals a lot about ourselves. Personally, I believe it is more effective not to respond to such responses and critiques, or to respond kindly and politely if you do. I believe that responding negatively or inconsiderately is terrible and reflects poorly on yourself and your employer. It is a waste of time, and it is preferable for individuals to try to ignore it and move on.

Reference:

Hirst, M. Navigating Social Journalism. New York, Taylor & Francis, 2019.

Blog #3

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  • How diverse is your PLN? Are you learning from a variety of diverse voices & are you expanding your understanding of the views of others?

My current PLN is diversified. There are individuals of various ages, nationalities, gender, and sexuality. This allows people to freely participate online. I follow people with the same interest which allows us to build stronger connections with like-minded individuals but as well I am open to discussions with diverse voices as it helps me understand the views of others coming from all over the world. By having others express themselves and contribute to their ideas, I find it interesting to see how they view things from their POV. This allows me to expand my own knowledge-creating an open-minded conversation with those who have different ideas, this supports me to engage in new interests.

  • What is the learning outcome of your PLN and how are you ensuring your exposure to diversity and inclusion?

Diversity has the potential to broaden my perspective on inclusion by increasing my understanding and appreciation. A diverse PLN is the most effective way to increase inclusiveness. By actively following people of various age groups, gender identities, beliefs systems, and regions can all contribute to greater inclusivity. The outcome to my PLN learning is to simply be transparent with my views but to also listen to those around me discussing their perspective this allows members to share their perspectives and experiences in a safe place, broadening my horizons and personal growth.

  • How does social media engage & challenge in communication?

Social media engagement has become an essential component of any marketing strategy as social media platforms evolve to reward genuine social interactions. With regards to its challenges, The rise of social media has altered the world’s view of communication. The increase in communication speed has sparked a revolution and a desire to share mattes among people all over the world, providing an inside look at distant locations and spreading digital messages.

Blog #2

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  • What digital platforms are students currently using to develop their professional network?

As students, it is critical to develop a strong platform to be able to network professionally, during both pre and post-undergrad it’s beneficial when it comes down to narrowing the type of job you’re looking for and constructing specific skills that your future employer would like to see. One of the most popular networks is LinkedIn, it is one of the largest network platforms used today. Individuals including myself are finding so many different opportunities on this site to help build connections and level up in their professional careers. Other great sites included indeed, Quora and CareerBuilder.

  • What could the student consider in expanding their professional learning network?

Students now can benefit from growing a professional learning network through social media, workshops, and online courses. Being able to create separate professional and personal social media accounts can help us navigate and control what we want our employers and friends to see. Having a PLN is beneficial to bouncing around ideas, resources, and tools all a click away on the internet.

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  • In your network, how can you create a digital identity/ reputation?

As we evolve with technology, we continue to work with the technological resources and networks to which we have access in our surroundings and we create and manage our own online presences and footprints, along with asserting control over how we choose to express individual digital identity. Creating a digital identity necessitates a great deal of being articulated with information we want potential employers to take notice of. I believe my digital identity highlights my background and skills in which I can bring great assets to a company and that can create a good reputation for further networking.

Consider how an employer would respond if you applied for a job with them and they assessed your social media presence via your digital identity.

  • Diving into my V&R map, my employer can see I am very active on the applications I use frequently. All my school applications such as WordPress, Pulse, Brightspaces, and Youtube are in the institutional category along with OpenTable and Twitter being used for work-related purposes.

MY V&R MAP

Reference:

Hueber, C., says, B., says, C. H., says, K. O., says, A. S., Says, C., says, S. S., & says, W. M. J. (2021, July 13). Which of the top 5 professional networking sites – linkedin, Quora, Plaxo, Viadeo, Xing – is best for your business? Which of the Top 5 Professional Networking Sites – LinkedIn, Quora, Plaxo, Viadeo, XING – is Best for Your Business? https://www.christinehueber.com/which-of-the-top-5-professional-networking-sites-linkedin-quora-plaxo-viadeo-xing-is-best-for-your-business-by-christine-hueber/

Sansom, S. F. and H. (n.d.). How to grow A professional learning network. Hello World. from https://helloworld.raspberrypi.org/articles/hw14-how-to-grow-a-professional-learning-network

Clifford, M. 20 tips for creating a professional learning network. InformED. http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/20-tips-for-creating-a-professional-learning-network/#ixzz2GruraFLQ

Blog #1

  • What does it mean to the network to use social media?

The act of staying in touch with friends, colleagues, customers, or clients via internet-based social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn is known as networking via social media. The purpose of social networking can be personal or professional.

  • how are we motivated to participate in networked publics?

Participating through online education, individuals are able to communicate using a variety of methods. Personally, courses being online has made things effective in the overall life aspect. Emails and forums are a necessity, but so are videos and social media tools. These are quick, efficient, and inexpensive ways for users to engage within their choice of platform.

  • What are the risks & reward of public communication?

Social media is a powerful tool that allows organizations to increase their value. Companies establish extensive protocols for use by other organizations in order to stay engaged with external channels and provide awareness, dangers, and authentic surveillance and reaction required to effectively manage social media channels. On the other hand, the benefits of public communication in today’s time & day have been extremely beneficial such as people no longer need to go out of their way to work in offices and shops when it can be delivered all through online platforms for free.

  • What is a digital identity?

A digital identity is the collection of information that exists online about an individual. Participants can be identified using unique identifiers and usage patterns. What I choose to present on the internet is my digital identity, what I contribute on the internet is my digital footprint.

  • How do personal versus professional approaches to digital identity affect social media use?

Social media screening benefits corporations, it increases people’s ought to supervise one’s content, and their need to share, or leave negative/positive impressions. More people are feeling coerced to set up separate personas for work and professional purposes in order to resolve any conflicts between their identities.

  • How do digital identities converge in networked publics – what are the impacts and/ or benefits?

Digital identities merge in digital spaces as people discuss, post, and share personal issues. Social media plays a critical role in fostering such connections. One noticeable impact of this connectivity is that it allows people to maximize existing opportunities. Even so, the involvement of these identities in a single location uncovers private details to theft and misuse. Hackers and stalkers can easily obtain personal information from different platforms. Although social media platforms like Facebook, and Google have implemented two-factor authentification processes to reduce the likelihood of hacking it is still impenetrable.

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REFERENCE:

Danah Boyd. (2010). “Social Network Sites as Networked Publics: Affordances, Dynamics, and Implications.” In Networked Self: Identity, Community, and Culture on Social Network Sites (ed. Zizi Papacharissi), pp. 39-58.