Initial Learning Goals and RecapWhen I first enrolled in EDCI338, my goal was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Personal Learning Network (PLN) and learn how to make the most of it. The concept of a personal learning network was entirely new to me. In the past, I was more accustomed to passively absorbing…
I have chosen Yanshan Liu’s article, “AI and Social Media,” for peer review. The structure of this article is very clear; by dividing it into four sections, Yanshan explains his understanding of AI issues and how to address them. I will base my review on these four sections. In the first section, Yanshan shares a…
Over the past couple years, the use of AI on social media has become increasingly widespread, particularly in media images, videos, and text. While this has enriched online information, it has also made it increasingly complex. People often struggle to distinguish between AI-generated content and reality, which can lead them to be misled by false…
Although I’m an undergraduate student at UVic and have the opportunity to learn at school, I’ve found that I still spend more time in my Personal Learning Network (PLN). Based on my learning experience, I often use Reddit and Red book to explore new knowledge. On these platforms, I usually just need to use the…
Photo By Team Hallam Before taking EDCI 338, I had no idea that the connections I built and content I absorbed online could be collectively described by a professional term like PLN. My understanding of PLN was superficial—in my life, it boiled down to comments on Instagram Stories, cooking tutorial videos on YouTube, and quirky…
In this era, education is no longer confined to face-to-face instruction. Increasingly, people are choosing to share knowledge and resources online. Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) enable teachers to impart experience and ideas to students via the internet, while students can independently absorb the essence of knowledge through online platforms. This open educational environment warrants exploration….
Social media has never been a private space; it is inherently public. It serves as a platform to present oneself to the world, and thus it is best to maintain professionalism. Critically examining one’s Personal Learning Network (PLN) is an essential step for professionals. Participating in public spaces benefits individuals, with one key advantage being…
Reflecting on my online habits before taking EDCI 338, I used to casually scroll through social media posts and videos without much thought. My understanding of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) was minimal, let alone awareness of online inclusion and diversity. After these weeks of study, I’ve gained new insights into PLNs. I’ve started noticing diversity…
Visitor & Resident Map created by Baowen Liu By creating visitor and resident maps, I gained a clear understanding of my online distribution. First, in the professional section, I categorized Google and Zoom as visitors because I use Google for research and Zoom for classes. However, I rarely actively participate in these platforms—I mostly browse….
We are living in a digital age where social media has spread virally, regardless of who you are or where you live. In this broader context, reflecting on the meaning of social media and developing an understanding of digital identity has become especially important. First, the first question worth discussing is: what are social media…