Bianca Woods explained that “A PLN is simply an informal group of people who you learn things from regularly. And if you’re doing it right, they learn things from you too.” Because it is an informal setting it is easier to start a conversation on a topic you are passionate about. For example, I have used my Instagram platform to spread awareness of protest that is happening around the world like the black lives matter movement, and the farmer protests in India. I used my platform to share information about the movement/protest, like why it is happening, the facts and stats not my opinion to help educate people on the topic. Bianca woods also explained “These conversations are important because they’re another way to trigger insights from others” I feel that I have triggered conversation through my social media with my PLN by sharing a post that I have come across that can be helpful or useful for others explain sharing other people profile that are posting about interesting facts or inspirational stories. For example, I have shared posts about equality and diversity, sharing other strong role models’ stories that are not known celebrities. For the future goals for my PLN, I can become more engaged within my profile by asking questions rather than just sharing posts and information.
Woods, Bianca. “Building your own PLN: seeking new insights and ideas? Expand your personal learning network.” T+D, vol. 67, no. 11, Nov. 2013, p. 70+. Gale OneFile: Business, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A348998538/ITBC?u=uvictoria&sid=ITBC&xid=1010abdf. Accessed 18 Feb. 2021.
21 February 2021 at 6:45 PM
Asha I enjoyed reading your blog. I am curious to know if anyone asked you questions or commented on the information that you shared about the movement/protest, like why it is happening, and the facts and stats. The reason I ask is that when I have done something similar to you, I rarely get any comments or questions.
22 February 2021 at 5:49 PM
Hi callim,
Thank you for your reply. I found that majority of people that follow my account re-post what I posted which shows me that they found the information shared was important. However, comments or questions are lacking like you said but I found that people that I talk to bring up my post in conversation to learn more about it.
Thanks,
Asha
26 February 2021 at 10:40 AM
Hi Asha,
I am really appreciated to read your post! I strongly agree with the opnion that people are always attracted by what they need. If I have a question, i want to know the answer, so I would go and find what I want. This is the process of building PLN, also this is a way to engage the PLN and finally find my choice of topic because as I searching for the answer, some topics during the process may attract me, then i would take an in-deep look. Therefore, ask question is really a good way to expand PLN. Thanks for sharing your awesome post!
Angel Liu