Today I decided to center in on the first blog post of Rachel Powell!

Your post gives a great look of how social media can be used both personally and educationally. It’s exciting that you’re combining your interests in social media and education in this course, and the skills you’ll gain will definitely be useful no matter what career you end up pursuing.

I totally agree with your point about how social media helps us stay connected in creative ways. Your example of using TikTok to make educational content more engaging shows how platforms like these can be both fun and informative at the same time.

The assignment you mentioned really made me think about how easy it is to come across misleading information online. It’s so important to critically evaluate what we see and share, and I like how the assignment gave you the freedom to explore this with content and platforms you chose. I also love your focus on digital literacy and controlling your online presence. What we post online can impact us in the long term, so it’s important to be mindful of the content we engage with.

Finally, your point about TikTok’s “like” settings is a great reminder that we need to be intentional about how we manage our digital presence. Overall, your post shows the importance of being aware of how we interact with online platforms, and I’m sure this course will help you dive deeper into these ideas.