- EXPLORE THE VIDEO PROVIDED AND REFLECT ON THE THEMES OF A PLN IN A PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY.
In Brad Bakers’ video, he introduces that PLN is not only about one’s self, but also the whole online environment and the society. Bakers has actively contributed on his PLN and the online community, he stands for anti-racism, posting positive comments online, and encourage others to follow him. After watching this video, I would definitely love to engage more in this kind of social issues in my PLN. Though, it made me ponder, what if everyone starts doing the something? Starting to post positive stuff on their PLN and social media? Couldn’t it be a better world?
- WHICH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ARE BENEFICIAL IN EDUCATION?
I think there are three types of educational platforms. First is an internal academic platform, such as Brightspace and Coursespace which UVIC use to have for student to submit and get instructions from the instructors. This kind of internal academic platform is practical, direct, and easy to use. The newer platform we use, Brightspace will also allow us to make groups and have live chats on the platform. The second type is external academic platforms, such as Chegg, Coursehero, etc. This kind of platforms are banned by some institutions, though, if we use it the right way, I believe it is a great place to share and learn. Student may find various ways of solution for a question. It may enhance our intelligence by using these platforms. Last but not the least, the social media platforms such as Twitter, Quora, YouTube, etc. I believe there are some academic sources in them, but it is not 100% reliable. Since it is an open platform, anyone can post stuff on it, and even may include personal thoughts by posting on them. Although, these open platforms always have many people engage on them, therefore the benefit on them is that we may find answers which can not be find on the academic sources.
- CONSIDER THE EQUALITY THAT EXISTS WHEN ALL HAVE THE SAME PLATFORM TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY DIALOGUES.
As there are varies online communities, people might experience somewhat inequality. Though if we engage in one same platform throughout the world, this kind of inequality may be eliminated. A platform which is free, simple, and engaging, will draw peoples’ awareness to behave themselves.
- CONSIDER AS AN ADDITIONAL PIECE, WHEN WORKING WITH THE VULNERABLE SECTOR, HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA FIT INTO PROFESSIONALISM AND REGULATIONS?
When we are working under a vulnerable sector, everyone in this sector should be equal and respectful. To keep it safe, there should not be any unwanted external thought or source import to the sector. Setting strict regulations and penalties will also help keeping the sector safe. Adding a live inspector on a platform will also keeps the environment professional and protective.
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tianqiyang November 17, 2021
Hello,
I really like your discussion of educational platforms! I think the forum function on Brightspace is very good, we can just reply to social pod members directly, and we also get instructors to monitor and regulate our discussions, which I think is helpful. But then again, we don’t get to see more perspectives like we do in social media platforms.
I never used Chegg, but I know it is a place where we share our thoughts about our assignment. We should be careful of the copyright issues though.
juliacelinski November 22, 2021
Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed your comment and how you gave thought to how the world would be if more people contributed positive stuff in their PLN and social media. I believe that if more people shared positive views the world would greatly benefit, and hopefully it would be able to overpower all the negative views currently out in the media.