Hi Chad,
Thanks for sharing your blog post, I really enjoyed reading it!
Here are a few points that I found particularly fascinating! First, I love the way you connect your personal learning journey with the use of digital tools like Mattermost and Discord. This gave me a clear understanding of how social media platforms can enhance real-time collaboration in academic settings. Second, I also appreciated your thoughtful reflection on digital identity. Your ideas about maintaining a consistent and respectful online presence stood out, especially in a course like EDCI 338 where blogging and public sharing are critical.
I’m concerned that this article doesn’t describe the benefits of social media for learning in enough detail, but I wondered if you could briefly describe a situation where these tools are ineffective, or where it’s difficult to focus or difficult to manage information overload?
Overall, this is a great post with lots of insights. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
Hi Amy,
I really enjoyed your content on this blog, it was both interesting and honest for me to read!
There were two areas in which I especially found interesting and inspiring. First, you mentioned that you chose to use YouTube for self-study when preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam, and this way of scheduling your study at your own pace fits in very well with the idea of personalized learning, and sounds both efficient and very appropriate for modern learning needs. Second, I was also impressed by your section on perfume appreciation. You combine your digital identity and interests very well, and make a point of keeping your reviews objective, a commitment to authenticity and accountability that I admire.
I noticed that you presented the advantages and challenges of social media from personal experience, and I was wondering if you could have been more specific about the educative aspects of the article. For example, how does social media affect group work or classroom participation in a course?
All in all, your blog is very informative and honest and it’s a pleasure to read about your experiences you’ve shared!
Hello Daniel,
Thank you for sharing this blog, I read it with great engagement and learned a lot from it!
Your point about using TikTok and YouTube to supplement classroom knowledge is very true and resonates well. Your comment about understanding the same concept from different perspectives and examples is inspiring and really illustrates the unique value of social media in personalized learning. Second, by combining your own interest in soccer with the example of learning Persian, you very naturally show how social media can help us integrate learning into our daily lives and personal interests. This is written with particular liveliness and specificity. I also like the way your article is structured, with each paragraph having a clear theme, which makes it very clear to read.
I noticed that you emphasized the importance of identifying false information, and I was wondering if you could go further and give us a specific example of how you determine the authenticity of information? I think this would make your discussion of “digital literacy” more concrete and convincing!
Overall, this was a good, informative and articulate blog. Thank you for sharing!