Illustration by muhammad noor ridho on Unsplash Hi Emily, you have done a great job on your Blog #9. I found your post very clear and thoughtful, and it really made me think more critically about how we use PLNs in our daily learning. Your writing is easy to follow, and I like how you…
At the beginning of this course, my primary goal was to better understand how digital platforms and AI tools can support learning. Although I regularly used platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, I mainly engaged with them passively and did not consider them as part of a structured learning process or a Personal Learning Network…
This post presents our group’s final project on Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). In this project, we explore how media platforms support learning, shape digital identity, and influence professional presence. We also reflect on our own experiences using PLNs in academic contexts and discuss both the benefits and challenges of these networks. The full project can…
Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) have become an essential part of how I learn today. Through platforms like YouTube, blogs, and LinkedIn, I can explore ideas beyond the classroom and connect with different perspectives. While these tools make learning more flexible and engaging, they also raise important concerns about privacy—especially in Canada, where laws like PIPEDA…
Last week, I came across a short video on Instagram that looked like a real news report about a political issue in Canada. It had subtitles, a serious tone, and even what looked like a credible news logo. For a few seconds, I believed it. But something felt slightly off — the voice sounded too…
Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash As technology continues to evolve, building a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has become an important way for educators and students to continue learning outside of traditional classrooms. A PLN is essentially a network of people, tools, and online communities that help support ongoing professional learning. Through social media platforms,…
Before taking this course, I mostly thought of social media as a place for entertainment or casual communication. I rarely considered how online platforms could support learning or professional development. However, through exploring the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN), my perspective on social media has gradually changed. I now see that these digital…
After watching the video and completing Couro’s reading, what stood out to me most is the idea that online and offline spaces are no longer separate. Social media is not a “secondary” world – for many students and educators, it is part of real life. Identity, communication, and learning flow between these spaces constantly. As…
Before this week, I didn’t think deeply about what it really means to participate in public media spaces. I saw social media mostly as a way to connect, learn, and express ideas. But reflecting on my Public Personal Learning Network (PLN), I now realize that being visible in public digital spaces carries both opportunity and…