In this episode, we talk about how social media impacts learning, and whether it is helping or hurting us. We expand and connect ideas from our readings, video, and real life experiences, such as learning from TikTok or YouTube. We also dive into how fast information spreads online, and how hard it can be to tell what is true. It is a mix of class concepts, informational prompts, and an interesting take on our own perspectives on learning in a digital world.

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References
Greenhow, C., Sonnevend, J., & Agur, C. (Eds.). (2016). Education and social media: Toward a digital future. MIT Press.

Lorenz, T. (2024, April 12). Is social media destroying kids’ mental health? [Video]. YouTube.

Ünlüsoy, A., Leander, K. M., & de Haan, M. (2022). Rethinking sociocultural notions of learning in the digital era: Understanding the affordances of networked platforms. Learning, Media and Technology, 47(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1177/20427530211032302

Weaver, J. (2020, September 27). What Netflix’s The Social Dilemma gets wrong about Big Tech. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/netflix-social-dilemma-tech-1.5740351

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