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    The Last Blog Post :(

    Byaverysikkes August 18, 2026

    Where We Started… Oris, G. (2019). Pink Start Here text [Photograph]. Unsplash. I knew pretty much zero about Personal Learning Networks before starting this course, and my knowledge on digital, media, and AI literacy was pretty limited. I had some experience using social media and digital tools, but I had never really thought about how…

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    Blog Post 6: Collaborative Reflection

    Byaverysikkes August 16, 2026

    For this final blog post, I chose to look at Priya’s Week 3 blog post, as there were so many things that I enjoyed about it.  Priya did a great job connecting PLNs and social media to the future of education. Her information was accurate and supported well by different articles and examples. For example,…

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    Final Project: Building a Personal Learning Network

    Byaverysikkes August 14, 2026

    Please see below our final project video! Created by Priya Chauhan, Joshua Edwards, Reid Rowan, Emma Turner, and myself.

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    Blog Post 5: AI & Social Media

    Byaverysikkes August 10, 2026

    What are the Risks and Opportunities That AI Introduces for Digital Citizenship? Kadri, N. (2024). A sign with a question mark and a question mark drawn on it [Photograph]. Artificial intelligence creates new opportunities, as well as challenges, for digital citizenship within Canadian education. There are major concerns around the spread of misinformation and disinformation…

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    Blog Post 4: PLNs, Professional Practice & the Evolving Internet

    Byaverysikkes August 2, 2026

    Klein, D. (2021). Vintage Apple iMac G3 computer with keyboard and mouse [Photograph]. Unsplash. Who Needs To Know About My PLN? Throughout this course, my understanding of my PLN has evolved greatly. I didn’t really have an initial view of a Personal Learning Network, so I have really been able to learn about what mine…

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    Public PLN – Balancing PLN, Media Literacy, & Public Discourse

    Byaverysikkes July 26, 2026

    Social Media and a Critical Public Audience Notable People and Social Media Screenshot taken from Instagram profile of Sophie Lui (2026). The video with Sophie Lui (Miller, 2026) made me think about how notable individuals use different social media platforms for different reasons. She talks about how she may share more personal parts of her…

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    Blog Post #2: Personal Digital Identity vs Professional Digital Identity

    Byaverysikkes July 20, 2026

    Section 1: V and R Mapping What is Visitor/Resident Mapping? White and Le Cornu (2011) discuss two different ways people engage with the internet. A Visitor is a person that uses the internet for a specific purpose, such as searching for information, and then departing without leaving a lasting digital presence. A Resident is a…

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    Blog Post #1: Personal Learning Networks and Digital Identity

    Byaverysikkes July 12, 2026

    Hume, C. (2018). Person sitting front of laptop [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/person-sitting-front-of-laptop-mfB1B1s4sMc I have grown up having access to social media and other online platforms, and it has become the way that most of us communicate, build relationships, and find information. Prior to the readings and videos from this week, I have seen social media mainly…

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    My Introduction!

    Byaverysikkes July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

    Figure 1. Me, as photographed by my mom. [Photograph]. Sikkes, A. 2026. Personal collection. Hi all! My name is Avery, and my pronouns are she/her. Three years ago, I moved from my hometown of Fernie, BC, to Victoria for school. I am currently working, living, learning and playing on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen…

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Recent Posts

  • The Last Blog Post :(
  • Blog Post 6: Collaborative Reflection
  • Final Project: Building a Personal Learning Network
  • Blog Post 5: AI & Social Media
  • Blog Post 4: PLNs, Professional Practice & the Evolving Internet

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  1. emmakailyn on The Last Blog Post :(August 20, 2026

    Hi Avery! I enjoyed the dichotomy between your last blog post having a sad face and Priya's saying "YAY!" LOL.…

  2. reid on Blog Post 5: AI & Social MediaAugust 16, 2026

    Hi Avery! I really liked this post as you mentioned the idea that people should be learning more and more…

  3. teacherpriya5 on Blog Post 6: Collaborative ReflectionAugust 16, 2026

    Thanks so much for the feedback Avery, I definitely agree with your points. It has been wonderful working with you…

  4. Dorsa Peikani on Blog Post 5: AI & Social MediaAugust 15, 2026

    Hi Avery! I really liked your example about AI-generated health information because I feel like that’s one of those things…

  5. teacherpriya5 on Blog Post 5: AI & Social MediaAugust 11, 2026

    Hi Avery! This was such an incredibly detailed blog post this week. I loved your inclusion of the Teacher Tips…


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