– Explore the video provided and reflect on the themes of a PLN in a professional capacity.
According to the Brad in the provided video, he is the member of the smallest nations in North Vancouver and is also the first indigenous educator in his area. He oversees the indigenous education programs, the safe and caring school programs, and anti-racism committee. In his opinion, there are more growth in community to connect with the world. For example, local young indigenous leaders in Squamish nation have paid more effort on posting their situations and cultures through social media, like Twitter. This helps others to gain more information about Squamish nation and result in more attention and discussion in the public. This is an important and effective way to build a healthy community. Generally speaking, a PLN is a professional capacity to provide platforms for learners to join discussions and get useful points. Then educators can further design suitable and effective teaching strategies.
– Consider which social media platforms are beneficial in education, and ask yourself how you would add social media teaching to an industry you’re interested in – expand your thoughts in your blog.
In my opinion, plenty of social media platforms are beneficial in education. I prefer to use Twitter and Facebook to know more current news and Instagram to learn fashionable design and trends. All the above social media have large amount of users sharing various topics and issues. When we search for specific topics, we can follow the bloggers and learn on purpose. As for teaching social media, I would like to use Ted to watch talk shows related to technology, education and entertainment. Firstly, most Ted videos are intriguing and it is showed through oral talk show or presentation. Learners are learning specific information through listening to their personal stories and illustrated data at the same time. Also, when learners read or leave comments under the videos, they would gain reflective perspectives from people around the world. According to Veletsianos (2010), when she contributes to the network, she is rewarded with potentially rich opportunities for student learning, connections to individual knowledge and expertise, and tremendous insight into emerging areas of research. That is to say, when we devote ourselves through PLN, we actually regain more inspiring ideas and comments.
– When working with the vulnerable sector, how does social media fit into professionalism and regulations? Consider education, healthcare, and messaging to minor children via social media/gaming.
When cooperating with the vulnerable sectors, social media should fit into professionalism and regulations. Firstly, when it comes to the minor children, they should consider their mental characteristics and provide healthy and suitable contents. For example, language bullying online is common and social media platforms should supervise and create a healthy online environment. when it comes to education, social media should pay attention to the trend of education and provide updated and healthy perspectives. According to Veletsianos (2010), social justice is an important theme in faculty programming and open teaching. Teachers have to consider the demand for more accessible learning in our communities and in the society.
References
MILLER. (2021, June 10). Brad Baker EDCI 338 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5z8iHxW2n4
Developing Personal Learning Networks for Open and Social Learning / Alec Couros- Chapter 8 Page 109 in the printed document Page 129 in electronic PDF – Focus on Page 137 – Conceptualizing the PLN – Page 141 – FINAL THOUGHTS
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