- 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.