For this post, I’ve responded to Michelle Webb’s Blog Post #1:

Module 1: Introduction to Social Media and Personalized Learning (January 6th – 19th)

Hi, Michelle! Your first blog post is SO well done.

Your reflection about how having strong digital literacy skills has become an integral part of being a desirable candidate in today’s job market is really interesting. It’s so crazy to think about how, even 20 years ago, this wasn’t a thing!

I totally resonate with how challenging it can be to adjust to using new online platforms like Brightspace. When I first started using it, I remember feeling so overwhelmed. Now, I feel like I could find even the most deeply hidden documents!

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The section of your blog post where you talked about PLNs was especially interesting. Before reading it, I had never thought about how PLNs could be negative and act as harmful echo chambers for dangerous ideas, so I’m glad you brought that up.

Overall, I really liked reading your blog post and am looking forward to collaborating this semester!