Category: Peer Responses

Hi Melissa, 

I enjoyed reading your blog post! Your writing was clear, engaging and organized. Your use of pictures and examples to support your writing stood out to me.I especially liked your personal example of your Reddit page and how it contributes to your PLN, which I thought was a very good visual representation of your PLN and how you utilize social platforms like Reddit in your PLN. I also enjoyed your additional information in ways beyond writing, such as your bridge of UDL guidelines and the University of Saskatchewan textbook, which provided additional information that readers can use beyond your explanation and description to further their understanding, as well as readers can see what UDL guidelines look like on an institutional level. 

One thing I would suggest is incorporating more bullet points or tables to break up the writing in your posts. For example, in your UDL guidelines section, you could break up the three guidelines into bullet points instead of bolding them, which would make it slightly easier to read and that much more engaging for the reader!

Hi Sarah 

Your blog post is very thoughtful and well-done! I found it very engaging and informative. One thing that stood out to me was the variety of real Instagram accounts and creators you listed, along with what you learned from them. This demonstrates a direct example of your PLN. This stood out to me because it is something unique and effective in your blog post. I also enjoyed your engaging and strong examples, such as Simone Biles and the #MeToo movement. These examples demonstrated the impact, and your use of them tied in to support your discussion and reflection. 

One suggestion I would make to your post would be to add a reflection of how you manage your privacy and online boundaries with having such a large PLN, mentioning this could provide more insight about your PLN as well as bridge the conversation of online privacy and PLNs.

https://aashikalra.opened.ca/blog-post-3-navigating-plns/

Hi Aashi

I enjoyed reading your blog post this week! How you broke down the usage of each platform into an easy-to-read table made it easier and more engaging to read! I also thought your use of Aliakbari, Barzan and Maadikha’s (2025) article on privacy added a supportive resource to enhance your argument and strengthen your idea around digital safety. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to access your linked TED Talk, which I wish I could have. 

One idea that I wondered about after reading your blog post was you mention how you follow a new creator each week, how has this helped change your perspective on the given topic? Or has it?

https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/slanggould/category/edci-338/weekly-blog-posts/

Hi Sarah!! 

I enjoyed reading your post and your thoughtful reflection on your digital identity! What really stood out for me was how you used an acronym THINK, this adds a level of deeper thought to your reflection and is something that will stick with me when thinking of what to post privately or professionally. 

I also enjoyed your explanation of the importance of boundaries. I also feel like it is very difficult to understand how by not setting boundaries and making mistakes online, how long-lasting these mistakes can be to affect our online presence. Which is overall why I agree with your point on how having set boundaries is essential in protecting your digital identity and online precedence and your overall online privacy and security. 

One aspect that you could have expanded more on that I was interested in learning throughout your post was more about how your digital presence reflects your values and your overarching identity. For example if something you feel very passionate about comes up and you pretend to repost it, will you refrain from posting it if it is something others in your professional field may have different opinions on, even if it is something close to your identity. I am wondering how you would go about something like that, maybe using the THINK acronym. 

Hi, Daniel 

I loved reading your blog post! The layout of your post is very engaging and visually appealing. Your post is especially engaging, thanks to the various images, maps, charts, and other visual elements. Your Digital Visitor and Resident Map is very insightful. I appreciated your mention and learning more about the shift toward an influx of professional platforms near graduation and onward! 

Something else that stood out to me was your reflection on self-directed learning and constructivism, particularly in your experience of teaching yourself Farsi. This stood out to me because it helped me understand both concepts more deeply and showed how they can work together to achieve a goal, ultimately benefiting your e-learning and contributing to your success through various learning processes. 

One suggestion I would make regarding your blog is to include an explanation of how you plan to manage both your personal and professional content on an app like Instagram or X, especially when you make the shift near or after graduation to having a more prominent presence on professional platforms. Expanding on this would allow for a more meaningful connection between the challenges you may face in balancing a personal and professional identity on these platforms. 

Hi Leah!!

It is nice to meet you!! I have always wanted to visit Thailand, and I would appreciate some travel tips from you. It’s so cool that you’ve been travelling to so many places and have had the opportunity to experience all those different cultures. 

I really enjoyed your list of networking tools for travellers. Most of the networks I had never even seen, but there are some I will have to try in the future. As you mentioned, these are great resources for meeting new people, and they could help build Personal Learning Networks. I also enjoyed your reflection on the TED Talk, which proved how adaptability to technology is essential. It was an effective way to express your overall point further. 

One suggestion I would make would be after you mention your anxieties about the reliance on technology and the introduction of new social media platforms. I would like to hear your thoughts or suggestions on how you have managed those anxieties through your educational history. 

Overall, I enjoyed your post, and I am excited to hear about what you learned while travelling and how that relates to the course!!

Hi Therese, 

It’s nice to virtually meet you. I’m looking forward to seeing how our pod groups project turns out! I enjoyed your post. I especially enjoyed how you connected your personal experiences with social media! Your example of using the Registered Nurse (RN) YouTube video to deepen your understanding of Alzheimer’s disease stood out to me, and it demonstrates how learning is applied through platforms like YouTube. 

One suggestion for your blog post is to incorporate lists or charts within your paragraphs, or consider breaking up the longer paragraphs to make them easier to read. I did the same thing in my blog, so I am looking into adjusting that for my next post as well. 

Overall, your post was very well done. It was very organized and visually appealing. I appreciated all of your personal reflections and examples. I also appreciated how your post drew on academic insights to reinforce your perspectives.

Hi Lili! 

Nice to meet you virtually! Your post stood out to me, and I enjoyed reading it, especially your work with UBC STEM camps. In your post, I found your reflection on digital identity very interesting. Your strategies for maintaining a professional presence are so smart, I would have never thought about using a middle name to stay less searchable. I am going to try doing this. 

One suggestion for your blog is to add small subheadings to break up the text a bit, or add some more photos that are relevant to your topics. This may make it more readable and help the reader navigate each section a little easier.

Overall, your post is very engaging, and I appreciate your tips and personal reflection.