I had thought of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) before this week as a collection of resources and individuals who could support professional growth. Diversity in a PLN equals value, as those in the network are able to challenge the individual’s prior assumptions and bring information that the individual would typically not gain from their…
My online identity: “Julian Lao” and “Chi Ieong Lao”A simple search revealed that my public online footprint is relatively small. What is online relates to music. Examples of my online identity include a UVic concert program listing for Julian Lao (bassoon) with the University of Victoria Symphony Orchestra, as well as concert programs from various…
Before this week, I understood the term “digital identity” as my online profile. Posts, shares, and information about myself that are available online. This week’s readings, however, have reshaped my understanding of digital identity and offered insight into the role communities and online interactions play in shaping it. This connects well to Spracklen’s identity-making. Digital…
Current CoordinatesAs I start this course, I realize I use digital tools all the time, but I’ve never really thought about how they affect learning. I’m a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria, studying music performance with a focus on bassoon. My experience with personalized learning comes from private music lessons and practicing on…