Privacy in the PLNS

The PLN can help students and teachers learn more effectively. People can share ideas online, watch videos and communicate with others. This makes learning easier and more enjoyable. However, there are also some issues, especially in terms of privacy. In Canada, there is a law called the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)….

AI Misinformation and Media Literacy in Canada:What is Real?

In Canada, an example of artificial intelligence creating false information is the appearance of false or edited images and videos on social media. For instance, in news reports related to Canada’s military or politics, some online posts use artificial intelligence technology to tamper with images or fabricate false information. The CBC news report shows that…

My PLN and Learning Growth

My PLN includes social media and online tools. I use platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube to learn new ideas, read articles by educators, and participate in online discussions. These networks help me understand different teaching styles, acquire new skills, and support my goal of becoming a better learner and future teacher.In Canada, many educators…

PLN and Social Media in Education

The Personalized Learning Network (PLN) enables teachers and students to share ideas and learn from each other. People can use blogs, videos and social media to discuss educational topics, thereby promoting communication, also known as “discourse”. Educators build discourse by sharing ideas, posing questions and providing feedback online.Nowadays, social media plays a significant role in…

Inclusion and My PLN

In the past, I didn’t give much thought to the inclusiveness of the PLN. My focus was mostly on people whose thoughts were similar to mine or whose interests were the same as mine. But now I realize that a good PLN should include various voices, cultures and viewpoints.Social media has promoted communication in many…

Personal and professional digital identity in online spaces

My VR Mapping created with canva After watching the lecture and reading the relevant materials, I came to understand that there are significant differences between personal digital identity and professional digital identity. Personal identity refers to how we use social media to interact with friends, hobbies and personal life. While professional identity refers to our image…

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Welcome and Introduction

Before proceeding with this first blog post, we expect you to consider your privacy preferences carefully and that you have considered the following options: First tasks you might explore with your new blog: Do consider creating categories for each course that you take should you wish to document your learning (or from professional learning activities…

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Test Social Media Post

This post  will appear in a few places: in the blog feed on the front of your website in the Learning Design menu on your website. This is because we have applied the “edci338” category to this post and the menu item “Social Media & Personalized Learning” has been created from the category “edci338.” For…