Blog Post #1: Introduction and Reflections on Social Media and Personalized Learning

For this post, I focused on responding to Jessica Mahfoud’s Blog Post #1:

Hi, Jessica! Your first blog post is awesome. It’s laid out so nicely and brings up some really important points.

I resonated with your reflection about how social media can play an integral role in creating a sense of community. I’ve found many cool communities through social media that have strengthened my sense of belonging and shaped my identity, so it’s great to know you’ve also had some similar experiences! I also agree that digital literacy is critical to being a responsible social media user and that, often, it is challenging to find reliable information.

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Additionally, your insights on digital identity and online presence were well-articulated. I would love to know more about how you use social media to learn about your academic interests!

I’m glad you mentioned research databases in your section on the ethical use of online platforms. Finding and utilizing reliable sources plays a significant role in becoming a more ethical and digitally literate social media user.

Overall, I really liked reading your post and am looking forward to collaborating this term.