Hello everyone, I can’t believe we are already halfway through our learning journey!!

In today’s interconnected world, the concept of a personal learning network (PLN) is becoming increasingly important for both personal and professional development. By integrating diverse perspectives and inclusive practices within the PLN, individuals can significantly enhance their learning experience and growth potential. This discussion explores the benefits of diverse PLNS, steps to create inclusive networks, the impact of different social media dynamics on interactions, and the challenges and solutions to promote inclusion in the digital space.

Diverse PLN Benefits: Having a diverse PLN really enhances people’s learning and personal/professional growth by exposing them to a variety of perspectives, ideas, and experiences. For instance, connecting with professionals from different cultural backgrounds can introduce new problem-solving techniques or innovative approaches to common challenges, fostering creativity and adaptability. PLN is especially important if you personally feel that the current education model or teaching method is not enough for you.My personal experience with this is that when I was learning CSC105, I had trouble understanding programming, and many times I didn’t understand the previous programming, the professor moved on to the next point.So I started searching for Python on YouTube, there were tons of people Posting their tutorials, and I just had to choose the one I was most comfortable with!!!

There are some videos that offer different chapters, and I just have to choose the chapters I need to learn!

Of course, I will not forget my favorite video website — BILIBILI. Sometimes when I want to inquire some knowledge, I will not even use any search engine but search directly in this website, where people can not only post videos, live broadcasts, but also post.

You can always find your community ：）

But be careful not to cross legal and ethical boundaries ！！

Create an Inclusive PLN: To create an inclusive PLN, I believe individuals should actively seek out voices from diverse demographics, industries, and geographies. This can be done by following diverse influencers, joining groups that promote inclusion, and engaging in discussions that challenge your own views.Participating in learning communities in different languages and cultures has become an inseparable part of my learning process because I know that listening to other people’s ideas is very important. Once I accidentally clicked on a post to discuss the flat Earth theory, and it was really an interesting and enjoyable afternoon.

Social Media Dynamics: On social media platforms, the unique features and cultures significantly impact interactions within a PLN. X(Twitter), with its fast-paced and concise communication style, encourages quick exchanges of ideas ( I hate the word limit;()and broad networking opportunities. In contrast, Bilibili, known for its video-based content, allows for more in-depth learning through visual and auditory means, catering to a younger, more creative audience. Weibo’s integration of microblogging and multimedia content fosters a quick updates and rich storytelling, popular in the Chinese-speaking community.When I use these social media, I will pay special attention to the cultural restrictions implied by these social media, and I will consider my words and memes.And I often use these social media for different purposes, with some platforms (like Twitter and YouTube) where I interact less and more often I’m just the recipient. However, in Chinese social media such as weibo, I will interact and ask questions more frequently.

Challenges of Inclusivity in Digital Spaces: Inclusivity in digital spaces comes with challenges such as language barriers, echo chambers, and unconscious biases. Overcoming these obstacles requires deliberate efforts, such as using translation tools, engaging with content outside one’s comfort zone, and reflecting on personal biases. By taking these steps, individuals can build a supportive and inclusive PLN that drives continuous growth and learning.In addition, I think it’s important to encourage new users to join the community and encourage new ideas.Moreover, it is necessary to regulate the content published, establish the right to report bad content, and conduct careful and comprehensive review of reported content to avoid any hate, rumor, crime, plagiarize etc.

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