Author Meaghan

What is Media Literacy? Media literacy is a conceptualization of literacy including applying critical thinking skills to the messages, signs, and symbols used in media and the ability to decode these messages. According to the Center for Media Literacy, media… Continue Reading →

Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash As a future educator and from being in the teaching program, I have learned the importance of PLN’s for and in education when working toward my professional growth and development. According to Common Sense… Continue Reading →

How do notable individuals use social media? Notable individuals and public figures often use social media to engage with a wide range of audiences to ensure that they are noticed online to help with their overall media presence. For example,… Continue Reading →

Social Media allows people to share aspects of their life with the world in real-time. This makes social media extremely engaging in communication because quick interactions and responses can take place, allowing for actual conversation to occur back and forth… Continue Reading →

How would you create a PLN prior to engaging in a social media campaign on a topic of your choice? Prior to engaging in a social media campaign on a topic of my choice, I would ensure to have done… Continue Reading →

How diverse is your PLN? My life and the community that I surround myself with often consists of my family, friends, work and school. I feel that my PLN often feels like it is quite diverse, however, it is not,… Continue Reading →

What digital platforms are students currently using to develop their professional network? Nowadays, to create a professional network, students are using digital platforms to further their connections. I often see students using networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Indeed, business… Continue Reading →

What is Digital Identity? Digital identity is our online footprint that we leave and the identity we create for ourselves digitally, through all of our online actions and interactions, such as liked posts/videos, shared media, direct messages, etc. According to… Continue Reading →

This week we learned about Personal Learning Networks and Digital Identity in which we watched videos and read articles on these topics. What does it mean to network using social media? I feel that I rely heavily on social media… Continue Reading →

Hi! My name is Meaghan, and I am currently a third-year student in the four-year Elementary Education program! I was born and raised in Victoria BC and have lived here my entire life. I am the eldest child of 3… Continue Reading →