Hi everyone I’m Brooklyn. I am a bcom student going into my second year in the fall. I love spending time outdoors and hanging out with friends. I love travelling and trying new things, including learning new languages! I have a pet bunny who is adorable and named Oreo because he is black and white. He is super playful and acts like a dog. The idea of studying business entices me, as you can go into many different careers with it. The idea of being an entrepreneur and making your own hours really motivates me to learn and study hard. I am overall excited for this class!

Social media really interests me because it provides a unique platform for connecting with people from different backgrounds while allowing people to share ideas and creativity from anywhere. I find it interesting that social media can pay you money for doing certain things. I feel as if a lot of people have gone the social media route to make money, and the possibilities with it are endless. Social media has become a big part of my life, as I use it every day quite frequently. I use it as a way to connect with people while watching videos that I am interested in. I think social media is great in the sense that it can be tailored to your liking. This however makes it addicting, which can sometimes be a problem (even for myself). I love the idea of personalized learning because everyone learns differently, making it helpful for students. Learning that can be personalized makes me more interested in the idea of study because having a personalized learning plan can make it easier and more enjoyable.

Digital literacy is important in education systems becuase it gives students skills to navigate, evaluate, and create information in a digital world. Digital literacy is becoming more important today, as we are becoming a more digital-based society. As our society continues to rely more on digital technologies for communication and work, the role of digital literacy becomes more important. Digital literacy helps prepare students to succeed academically, and it allows them to thrive in a digital economy. This ensures students are well-prepared for the future. Since our technology has advanced so much, being online and creating that online digital presence is very helpful for students like myself. However, there is the reminder of the digital footprint which people must be careful of.

Throughout this course, I plan to develop my Personal Learning Network (PLN) by actively engaging with peers, participating in discussions, and by using social media to connect and stay informed on the latest things. Although I don’t have any experience with PLN, I hope to learn how to navigate it and use it for professional growth. I created an Instagram account and followed some influential people in the entrepreneur business sector, and I am looking forward to learning and seeing how they post and interact with their platform. I am hoping to gain knowledge from this so that it can maybe be useful for me one day.