Engaging you PLN

Can your PLN be used to help professional development post-course? I believe the knowledge I’ve got from this class and my PLN will ultimately help me with my professional development. As a recap, a PLN is a collection of individuals, … Read More

Week 7- Media Literacy

What is Media Literacy? The ability to critically evaluate media content to assess its credibility and authenticity is a fundamental component of media literacy. It encompasses a broadened definition of literacy that includes media beyond text, promoting curiosity about the … Read More

Week 6- Community Engagement & Your PLN

How does social media engage/ challenge communications? Overtime social media has changed how we communicate with one another. It has given people a platform to interact and engage with one another in real time, expanding the visibility and reach of … Read More

Engaging PLN

An effective way to build a reputation and trust in a connected culture, and build a network of dynamic, reliable, and participatory individuals is through active and consistent engagement with individuals and communities. This could mean participating in online forums, … Read More

Week 5- PLN in Education

PLN’s, or better known as professional learning networks, are networks of individual who engage in collective learning with the main goal of professional growth. the themes of PLN’s from the previous videos are continuous learning, collaboration, and sharing information. One … Read More

Personal Learning Networks and Digital Identity

Digital identity is such an importance concept to understand. Essentially digital identity is the footprint you leave on the internet, it’s “the body of information about an individual, organization or electronic device that exists online” (TechTarget, August 2013). Your digital … Read More

Blog Post #1, Networking!

What does it mean to network using social media? Networking using social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter means to connect with people and build your own professional or personal relationships. This includes reaching out to potential clients, … Read More

Introduction

Hello, my name is Morgan Bender and I am a commerce student at the University of Victoria with a passion for marketing. Growing up in the beautiful coastal city of West Vancouver, I was fortunate to have access to a … Read More