As I finish up my fourth year studying Computer Science and get ready for full-time jobs, I’ve noticed that my Personal Learning Network (PLN) is crucial to my professional development. With classes, Co-ops, and LinkedIn connections, I’ve met HR professionals, developers, startup founders, and advocates for accessibility. What was started as a way to network…
Introduction: What Our Footprints Reveal Digital identity showcases the choices we make, the interactions we have, and the data we create that influence how others perceive us online. Nicola Osborne (2016) points out that our digital footprints narrate a story about what we value, what interests us, and how we behave. In this reflection, I’m…
Introduction Personalized learning has transformed the old ‘one-size-fits-all’ model of education. It understands that each student has their own strengths, interests, and pace of learning, letting them move forward in their studies while still hitting key learnings. As Cathy L. Green pointed out in her 2016 work Personal Learning Networks: Defining and Building a PLN,…
Hey everyone! I’m Jaskaran Singh, a forth year student studying Computer Science at the University of Victoria. This is my first time in an EDCI course, and since it’s my last semester, I figured it’d be a great chance to dive into something new. When I came across EDCI 338: Social Media and Personalized Learning,…
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