I think your post is very clear! I liked how you design your post, which is much clearer to read and understand. I agree that “not only should we ensure our PLNs are inclusive”, “but also that it is a safe space for people to share their experiences and stories”. In my opinion, a safe social space will make people become more engaged in sharing ideas and connecting with other people. Also, the example that you shared about how an individual’s career will be a choice for creating professional and personal boundaries is effective and persuasive. I really liked that example that you shared in your post.

Chunlin

Hi there,

Thank you so much 🙂 I definitely agree with you that educating ourselves in media literacy will help people have a better understanding. Such an interesting topic this week!

Erica

Hi Leah!

Thank you so much. Great consideration – safety for sure ties in, as I think that’s one of parent’s main concerns with their children using the internet. Although I am fully aware of the potential dangers of being online, I think being literate in media can help children and adults better understand the risks, and how to prevent them! Looking forward to working with you as well 🙂

Erica

I think your post is very informative and clear! I liked how you organize your post as well, which is much clearer and easier to read. I agree that the fear among parents “has stemmed from worried for their children”. As Julie said in the conversation, media is a kind of new things to them and they are fearful rather than trying to learning about it. Therefore, in my opinion, educating media literacy will help people have a much clearer understanding of how media works. Also, I liked how you explained the reasons why we should aim for varied views but factual consensus. As you mentioned, it will help people ensure that they are not being biased. The example that you shared about “media takes one small screenshot of a large story and manipulates it to look” is persuasive. Actually, most people like to read this kind of news, so media gives to viewers in order to make money.

Chunlin

Hi Mike,

Yes, I agree – online media helps us receive information so quickly these days! Thanks for sharing.

Erica

Hi!

That’s such a great point about adults fearing that TV promotes violence. I hadn’t thought of that, but that’s the perfect generational example of fear of new/unknown things! Thanks so much for sharing.

Erica

Hi Chunlin,

Thanks so much for your insights. I haven’t read that article, so thank you for sharing 🙂

Erica

Your post is quite clear and informative. I liked the way that you used a few examples in your post to explain your ideas, which is persuasive and effective. In my post, I have mentioned that social media can create a platform for people to engage in communication and build a strong connection to them; however, my new thinking after reading your post is that it can also diminish the cost and help people to save a lot of time and efforts on participation as well. That’s really good point! Also, I agree that people should follow certain rules and guidelines when participating in online community engagement in order to guarantee a more respectful and safer online environment. In my opinion, people should not only follow the extended rules, but also need to realize that respecting to other people’s cultures and beliefs is quite important in online interaction.

Chunlin

I really enjoy reading your blog post! I think your post is very clear, organized, and informative. The example that you shared in this post can help me better know your perspectives directly. I liked how you explained notable individuals use social media and I agree that those people with verified accounts will be affected by fake news or clickbait headlines. Therefore, in my opinion, for notable individuals and their groups, they need to pay more attention to post fake news or information that may cause mislead on their social media tools because most people in public cannot prove the information and will be easily misled by it. Also, I agree that one of the useful ways to address negative replies is to reply them with kindness. Personally, most of time, I only read other people’s comments online instead of commending on the posts by myself. However, when I see some negative comments, I always choose to ignore them. I am wondering if you have read this web article about Ways to Deal With Negative Social Media Comments:

https://www.salesforce.com/uk/blog/2016/08/8-ways-to-deal-with-negative-social-media-comments.html

All the ideas in this article are very useful and effective.

Chunlin

Hi Callie,

Glad to hear you don’t post any details about your work! I’ve heard some pretty scary stories about people showing up at other people’s place of employment. Thanks so much for your thoughtful reply.

Erica