Explore the video provided and reflect on the themes of a PLN in a professional capacity.
After watching Brad Baker’s video, I quite agree with his positive views on PLN. First, he said PLN can contribute to the well-being of individuals and society, the second is not only allows one voice in PLN or anyone can have a consistent view. Because behind the platform, every speech has its own culture or background, it is these different, can promote an interesting PLN formation. Instead of agreeing with everyone at PLN, people can use their real ideas to create an open environment where everyone’s voice can be heard.
What social media platforms are beneficial in education?
English is not my first language, when I started to learn English, I found a website called TED. If one wants to practice listening and writing, then TED is excellent material. TED is about sharing ideas, making a clear argument, stating and proving it in a given amount of time. TED is a non-profit organization committed to “spreading all ideas worth spreading”. Every year, it invites elites in technology, education, design, psychology and other fields to give lectures and exchange ideas. Tens of millions of people around the world watch TED talks through the Internet and get inspired by their thinking here. I learned a lot from it, not only training my language ability.
In addition, I also enjoyed using WordPress to communicate with my classmates in EDCI338. Writing a blog is a good way to express my own ideas and attitudes. At the same time, I can read other students’ blogs and learn their opinions. This is a great platform for mutual growth.
Consider the equality that exists when all have the same platform to engage in community dialogues.
When we can use the same platform, it means we have the same chance to get information and leave our own comments on it. For many people who find it difficult to communicate face to face, the Internet can express themselves easily and freely. Everyone’s voice can be heard, and will not reject your voice because of your gender or race, which is a benefit that the Internet brings to everyone.
Reference
Miller. (2021). Brad Baker EDCI 338. YouTube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5z8iHxW2n4
Hi Joerica!
I agree you about the TED! It’s a excellent website with subtitle of every sentence and those presentator has the appropriate speech of speed which makes it becomes a great english learning website.
Hi Jiayi. TED is an effective learning site for many English learners, it is a good way to improve listening and writing quickly. You can also see what a lot of people are thinking on TED.
Joerica 🙂
Hey Joerica!
Great blog post! I agree with you that the Internet can provide users anonymity which allows for everyones voices to be heard as no one is discriminated against based on looks or race. Really loved hearing about your experience about learning english from TED Talks! Looking forward to reading your other blog posts!
Hi Harmeet. The reason why the Internet is so attractive is that the voices of many people can be heard, and everyone should be heard without any external influence.
Joerica 🙂
Hi Joerica,
I was impressed by everything in your post. It was a great opportunity to reflect about the role of PLN in professional capacity. To add on that, we can use PLNs to connect with other other people who have more professional experience than us. Personally, I use Wikis, Twitter, and LinkedIn to build my PLN get to learn more about my profession. I think we can do more using PLNs if everyone has equal opportunities for inclusion in a PLN.
Happy for your inspiring post.
Hi Jiaqi.
Yes, we all need to acknowledge that PLN has many positive effects on our career choices, especially we are able to connect with professionals. Stay real, be yourself and meet more opportunities.
Joerica 🙂