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Multiculturalism in Online Platforms: How to Build Inclusion and Diversity in Social Media?

March 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

updated on march 30, 2024

We live in a small but large place. Our homes and our homeschooling backgrounds are limited, but our careers and our sources of information are unlimited. Of course, I don’t deny that there are countries in today’s society that don’t have the means to get their message across, but the existence of social media and journalism maximizes our ability to hear what’s going on. These whispers don’t reach everyone’s ears, but they do help to maximize the spread of the story. Any information can help to reignite the hope of people in distress through the power of the media and the ability of people to spread the message.

Multiculturalism is one of the main topics of consideration in today’s society, and the status quo of multiculturalism as an important goal in the development of globalism also tries to help alleviate authoritarianism due to over-political correctness or due to centralization. Multiculturalism in fact exists in our Internet society, where we use electronic media as a transit point for global information and dissemination of global information, and where we learn about other cultures and social systems through the Internet. Alternatively, when we are criticizing a country’s customs and characteristics of the existence of a problem, we do not think that it is because of the interactivity and inclusiveness of the Internet prompted us to have the opportunity to see other customs and cultures and then publish our own opinions?

Yes, although we are influenced by our social upbringing, social experiences and other factors that affect our subjective consciousness and values, we cannot deny that these messages can be criticized, praised or not shown in any way if we have access to them because of the media’s support of inclusiveness and diversity. Of course, going back to the inclusivity of social platforms, I would like to prompt all of us to think about the impact that social media has on our lives and how it can play a role in helping us to build inclusivity and diversity in our messages and topics. We get the information, and then what are our behaviors? Is it ridicule? Is it fun? Is it resentment? Do we protest? Indeed, we are not the heroes of the story, and we can’t really do much to help these behaviors, all we can do is disseminate the information in a way that doesn’t detract from the intent.

  • It’s because we’re looking at more and more information, so we don’t see what we once thought was rare as a special case.
  • It is because we are observing more and more information that we treat it as a commonplace scene and thus confront the causes and consequences of these problems from a neutral perspective.
  • It is because we are observing more and more information , we incorporate our own opinions and develop our own PLNs to demonstrate our attitudes in action. These actions can be sending messages to comfort the victims, helping them to have a voice, or showing the real world.
  • It is because we are observing more and more information that we have our own unique perspective on these matters, one that is no longer influenced by biased opinions.
  • It is because we observe more and more information that we learn to think about it independently.
  • It is because we observe more and more information that we understand and tolerate events and ideas in different societies.

Yes, because we have access to enough information that we can put this data and this information in a neutral and common perspective. We don’t start with a bias because of the so-called rarity of the information (in fact, the perception of the rarity of events is essentially that people in some countries are proud of the fact that their country is strong and therefore show arrogance towards weaker and less powerful countries). We don’t express our lack of understanding of the abandonment of our country and the sale of our children and wives because we are better off.

Yes, we don’t fail to understand, we try to put our prejudices aside by taking the social context into account. We will finally realize that we are all the same. That is the requirement for us doing a fair positive inclusive PLN.

Engaging with Public Audiences in Media Spaces: How do we assert our real identities in the media?

March 27, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Is it genuine or low emotional intensity? If you’re a famous celebrity, do you rely on dramatic hotspots to generate increased attention or do you want to remain positive and active values? Why do we nowadays subconsciously speculate when we see official information in the media space? Why do public figures (i.e., hot celebrities, reality TV actors, internet celebrities, etc.) have a distinctly different impression from those in positions of trust (i.e., educators, lawyers, government officials, etc.)?

If you were given one minute to think critically about a current celebrity with a high level of popularity, who would it be? Personally, I can say Kim Kardashian without any hesitation. What if you were asked to think of the name of a reliable educator, lawyer, or government official? I guess the names that generally come to your mind are Trump, Obama, and all those people who are always in the news.

Why is our society the way it is? What has happened to our media space?
The media space in current society is “sick”.

Why do members of the public subconsciously and habitually present themselves as stereotypes in media spaces?
People have to admit that today’s society is extremely entertaining, and of course, I know that some people will think that I’m going overboard with my comments. But when we look at the media industry today, what do we find? We see that our news is always focused on celebrity gossip, we see that many social events in our society continue to receive far less attention than reality TV, and we see that we can’t seem to live without entertainment.
The enormous financial pressure on everyone, the inverse of wages and high prices, the global bubble economy and the risk of inflation have long made people’s moods and states of mind as taut as a bow. Alternatively, people are not unaware of the fact that some media outlets are deliberately using puns or focusing on points that have no relevance to the original message in order to gain traffic and focus. I’m sure that every media outlet that is trying to get a boost for the sake of accuracy and truthfulness knows that they are doing it for the sake of a boost and not for the sake of their own morals and responsibilities, but in today’s pressurized world, who really keeps track of the information they’re reading and checking it for themselves?

What exactly are the risks and benefits of interacting with public audiences in media spaces? Why do public figures or people in positions of trust choose to engage in their behaviors even though they know the risks and benefits of interacting with public audiences in media spaces?

The risks of interacting with public audiences in the media space are mainly related to the influence that the media or the publishers and providers of information have on the public in combination with the communicative nature of the media. In other words, the media are so pervasive and embedded in the daily lives of some people that it is difficult for them to distinguish between public space and private life in social media, and they do not have a clear understanding of the order, scenarios, and norms of social media. When public figures or media publish targeted statements in the media space due to conflict of interest with other companies, personal reasons and even for the sake of justice, it can trigger the public to engage in human searches and cyber-violence. Regardless of whether the behavior and the process is really in the interest of the media and the publisher of the information or in the interest of the social group, these behaviors are essentially using public opinion to verbally abuse and threaten the public by posting targeted statements that drive the public to actually engage in cyber-violence under the pretext of searching for justice. In fact, this is so common that we can easily find it in the comments sections of blogs and news articles. Interests and conflicts are of course relative. I must admit that some coercive online behaviors are beneficial, as they do organize some of the disinformation people to continue posting their lies or to stop the spread of negative ideas. Certainly, these benefits include the reform of policies and laws as a result of public pressure, and the reduction of social inequalities and discrimination. But we must recognize that cyber violence and the blurring and deflation of the boundaries of order remain one of the main risks of interaction with public audiences in today’s media space.
It is difficult to distinguish between public space and private life in social media.

Risks to public figures or people in positions of trust (educators, lawyers, government officials) include the possibility that they may have a communication and values gap due to a generation gap. In today’s fast-moving information age, these risks also include the risk that people in positions of trust may be perceived as not really understanding society at all, resulting in significant negative support.

In an entertainment-driven society, should we be true to ourselves or should we sacrifice our positive values in order to gain traffic and attention?How to handle negative responses and criticism that reflect your personal values and employer’s social media policies?What are the benefits of having a PLN who values media literacy?

I’d like to end this post by saying to everyone, stay true to your own values and do whatever you think is right. Too often we are mesmerized by the materialism and desires of our society, and too often our endings unfold tragically. Secondly, I want everyone in front of the screen to know that personal values and negative comments on your employer’s social media policies can go hand in hand. There are always good voices and bad voices in the world. If we choose to make others agree with us, that’s true online authoritarianism. We need to listen to others, we need to be open to different information. When we get more information we can compare it with our values and think about whether our views need to be changed.

The master of our thoughts is always “me”.

We are lucky, because not only do we have the technology, but we can also think about the distance between me and the media space. We are also unlucky that countless temptations have lured countless individuals to open the Pandora’s box of desires in the media space. Emphasizing media literacy, focusing on the ethics of PLN, and focusing on our true selves is the only way we can stay clean in this nasty entertainment supremacist society.

“Am I really successful at managing my online identity?”: Self-quiz of your own digital identity

February 5, 2024 / / 0 Comments

The original version on February 5, 2024 Updated on March 29, 2024

Do you think you yourself are very good at handling self online identity management? Otherwise, are you confident with the digital identity you present in social media? Have you ever been worried that other people might have an opinion about your identity based on how you present yourself on social media? Join me in a quick self-check!

People have to admit that social media has become a major way for people to get to know each other or get an impression of each other in today’s society. People’s perceptions of each other are based on what they post, how they communicate, the style of photos they take and the content of their photos, and these perceptions are their first impressions of the other person. Instead of being a hobby for a few people in the past, social media has become the mainstream tool of communication in today’s society. People are using social media apps and platforms to communicate with friends as well as employers. In other words, social media is gradually blurring the gap between what is used in the workplace and what is used in one’s personal life.

As media software users, it has become a lesson for us to identify our social identities on different social media platforms. How do we map our social media usage? How can we be aware of our participation in different programs? We will use the Digital Visitors and Residents App as a tool to help us think about the relationship between social media profiles and software engagement.

l found a cute tool can let us do that ! Why don’t you try the Digital Visitors and Residents App?

The picture above is an example I made myself. I looked for software that I use frequently and shared it according to how often I use it in my work environment, my personal space and at other times. Let’s think about this, it shows how we are used to connecting different media and environments in order to organize our lives. Alternatively, when we receive information from these media and platforms, we habitually enter new modes. These modes can be work mode, study mode, entertainment mode or leisure mode.
Try your own quiz! I look looking forward to your map!

Networks and digital identity: Who am I?

January 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

What is digital identity? And where can digital identity be applied? How will it affect people’s lives? These are some of the questions that people are asking about digital identity in today’s fast-paced media technology. Certainly, the fact that our lives are now in the age of information networks and information synchronization, whether it is the personal information people use to sign up for accounts on the Internet, including names, addresses, as well as contact information, or some hidden information in the photographs they display in software and on platforms, are all essentially part of the risks people encounter in the information age. People live transparently in a virtual box called the internet, and ironically, countless people choose to show their lives online even though they know the risks of social media platforms.

Digital Identity and the “I”

Digital identities are basically related to the accounts that people have on online platforms and the information that people present on the Internet. This information includes basic personal information (such as name, phone number, email address, and address) but also includes a portion of the social media image that a person presents on the Internet. The person who always dresses simply in real life can be the goddess of elegance on the Internet, and the beautiful girl in real life might be used as a scammer by someone who steals her picture. The internet has always been an intersection of the real and the fake, so frequently the real world sees what the owner of the account wants the viewer to see in software and platforms so that the followers and popularity of those accounts can be converted into a customer base to de-brand the account and generate interest. Certainly, we can’t deny that there are real people in the real world who show their lives for what they are. However, if media platforms are trending towards over-glorification of their image or the creation of a new persona, then who is going to trust the people who are truly being themselves on the internet?

Identity and Internet communities

The fastest way for people to gain an identity on the Internet is to join communities and online groups. These communities and online groups can form separate social and communication circles based on different themes and content, and these social and communication circles have their own separate way of operating the social order. An organized group of Internet users who meet on a virtual platform to discuss and exchange ideas on a particular topic. Users enter the community by logging in with their personal information, and are thus subject to unified management. They can post about the difficulties or challenges they encounter in these topics and thus share their solutions. They can criticize or support the dominant viewpoints, in other words, the Internet community allows countless people with common topics to become a collective and complete their mutual identity. It is important to note that identity is not limited to the outside world agreeing with people’s views, it essentially emphasizes people’s positive and supportive attitudes towards the personalities and online identities that are alluded to through their communication and linguistic styles on social media platforms.

Searching and recognizing your own social media

Life is so dramatic that people are decrying the excessive personal involvement of countless internet users in online platforms that may be affecting people’s own health issues. However, people cannot deny that collecting and identifying their own social media has become an important step. How do you find your digital professional identity? Where do you find your digital professional identity? In fact, the search for a digital professional identity is a process of reanalyzing one’s own identity. The “l” in this case includes your hobbies, your personality, your values, your attitude towards the world. These different personalities allow people to respond to all the people they meet for the first time who want to get involved with them. For example, people who are straightforward will prefer to communicate with people who are sincere and passionate, while those who have a gregarious personality will not be comfortable with people who are overly sensitive. Each person’s personality also suggests that each person has a social comfort zone in which he or she is comfortable and at ease. This means that people who are searching for their digital professional identity should be aware of the kind of people they like to interact with. The next step is for people to become part of a larger group based on their hobbies or preferred content or qualifications, which is narrowed down by combining each person’s personality traits with each person’s social comfort zone. With long-term engagement, people will develop a social circle of friends with whom they can truly connect. Digital professional identities do not mean that people symbolize or objectify themselves, but rather that digital professional identities are essentially social categorizations based on Internet platforms.

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Welcome and Introduction

May 2, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Before proceeding with this first blog post, we expect you to consider your privacy preferences carefully and that you have considered the following options:

  1. Do you want to be online vs. offline?
  2. Do you want to use your name (or part thereof) vs. a pseudonym (e.g., West Coast Teacher)?
  3. Do you want to have your blog public vs. private? (Note, you can set individual blog posts private or password protected or have an entire blog set to private)
  4. Have you considered whether you are posting within or outside of Canada? This blog on opened.ca is hosted within Canada. That said, any public blog posts can have its content aggregated/curated onto social networks outside of Canada.

First tasks you might explore with your new blog:

  • Go into its admin panel found by adding /wp-admin at the end of your blog’s URL
  • Add new category or tags to organize your blog posts – found under “Posts” (but do not remove the pre-existing “edci338” category).
  • See if your blog posts are appearing on the course website (you must have the the edci338 category assigned to a post first and have provided your instructor with your blog URL)
  • Add pages, if you like.
  • Include hyperlinks in your posts (select text and click on the link icon in the post toolbar)
  • Embed images or set featured images and embed video in blog posts and pages (can be your own media or that found on the internet, but consider free or creative commons licensed works). To embed a YouTube video, simply paste the URL on its own line.
  • Under Dashboard/Appearance,
    • Select your preferred website theme and customize to your preferences (New title, new header image, etc.)
    • Customize menus & navigation
    • Use widgets to customize blog content and features
  • Delete this starter post (or switch it to draft status if you want to keep it for reference)

Do consider creating categories for each course that you take should you wish to document your learning (or from professional learning activities outside of formal courses). Keep note, however, that you may wish to rename the label of the course category in menus (e.g., as we did where it shows “Social Media & PL” as the label for the “edci338” category menu.  This will enable readers not familiar with university course numbers to understand what to expect in the contents.

Lastly, as always, be aware of the FIPPA as it relates to privacy and share only those names/images that you have consent to use or are otherwise public figures. When in doubt, ask us.

Please also review the resources from our course website for getting started with blogging:

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Test Social Media Post

May 2, 2020 / / 0 Comments

This post  will appear in a few places:

  1. in the blog feed on the front of your website
  2. in the Learning Design menu on your website. This is because we have applied the “edci338” category to this post and the menu item “Social Media & Personalized Learning” has been created from the category “edci338.” For every post you make for this course, please assign the “edci338” category to it. You are welcome to use this blog for your personal hobbies or for other courses, in which case, you could create additional menu items and categories for them.
  3. if you give permission, your posts categorized “edci338” will be aggregated onto the Blog Feed on the EDCI 338 Course Website.

Feel free to delete this post once you understand this. If you have any questions, please reach out to your instructor.

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