One learning experience that has made me think about personalization is using YouTube to learn automotive repair while restoring my 1978 Ford Bronco. When I started this project, I had almost no mechanical knowledge, so I relied heavily on videos to understand unfamiliar components, tools, and repair procedures. What I appreciate most is being able…
Platform Choice & Justification YouTube has become much more than a platform for entertainment; it is also a valuable resource for learning new skills, sharing knowledge, and connecting with others. I chose YouTube for my social learning platform analysis because of how frequently I rely on it, particularly while restoring my 1978 Ford Bronco. Before…
Social media plays a major role in how we access information, form opinions, and understand the world around us. I regularly use platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, and I have become increasingly aware of how much these platforms can influence what people believe. This week’s readings on echo chambers and misinformation were particularly…
Technology has changed the way we connect with others, especially when it comes to building our Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). I think one of the biggest advantages of digital PLNs is that they allow us to connect with people we might never meet in person. However, I also think that face-to-face connections offer opportunities that…
Diversity and inclusion can make a personal learning network more valuable because they expose us to perspectives and experiences that we may not come across in our everyday lives. If everyone in a PLN has a similar background, education, or career path, the information being shared can become repetitive. Having people from different fields, cultures,…
Creating my Visitors and Residents map made me think more carefully about how I use different platforms for personal, academic, and professional purposes. LinkedIn is currently the main platform I use to develop my professional network. I have been using it more since finishing my final co-op because I want to continue expanding my connections…
Personal and professional approaches to digital identity can affect how people use social media because the audience, purpose, and consequences are often different. Personal digital identity tends to be more casual and reflects things like hobbies, relationships, humour, interests, and opinions. Professional digital identity is usually more intentional. People may think more carefully about how…
Current Coordinates I am currently a fourth-year Health Informatics student who is also pursuing a minor in GIS. My experience with personalized learning and social media for education is fairly limited, but I have had some professional experience using social media to communicate health information. Through my work with Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals, I was involved in…