Module 1: What Is Social Media?
3 things I learned:
- How to upload a video to YouTube! I use YouTube often for viewing videos, but I have never made a video myself to upload on the site. I have recorded videos of myself speaking to send to others, but never had it up on YouTube. Once you get past the fact that you are talking to a device with no one actually listening, its not so bad :)
- Stick with a blog post. I have had this blog site for a while, but do not always use it. I actually have a few things written that are still "drafts" and not published. I enjoy reflecting, but do not always put in all the effort to get the post finalized. So it feels good to get this one done and through doing this class I will be able to form more of a habit of posting....hopefully.
- Fill up Twitter with people who you would like to stay connected with. I don't think it is bad to follow a bunch of people on Twitter. Obviously, you cannot read every word of every tweet and article posted, but by following people, you set yourself up for success and learning.
2 things that were confirmed:
- The importance of a Personal Learning Network, PLN. Staying connected with people, both face-to-face and online, are important to keep up in order to continue growing as a person.
- Being in this class was a good idea! This class will open up new ways of connecting with people and sharing ideas.
1 question I have:
- Is it possible to be connected with too many people? The more quality connections a person makes, the more time and effort that is needed to invest and keep up those connections.
