Amanda Schierholtz

Durham College Law Clerk Advanced student.
GNED 1411

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

@PierrePoilievre As a young Canadian with an average career salary, I worry that I will never be able to afford to buy a home, especially with a single income. Affordable housing needs to be prioritized

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

@PierrePoilievre None of these attacks and crimes should be happening, but what would actually be done to reduce the rise in cases of criminality?

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

@Juliahall31 Having a good reputation on social media is very important to me as well. You never know who may be keeping track of what you post, especially employers. Good luck with your future career!

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I will take what I have learned to ensure that all of my social media sites are up to employer standards and that my online identity portrays who I am and how I wish to be viewed by others. #GNED1411 14.2 Q#3

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I learned how to use Wiki pages as an options for collaborative assignments, the creation of social media and how it has evolved into what we use today, and overall how to use Twitter which I never used until this course. #GNED1411 14.2 Q#2

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

The most surprising thing I learned during this class is how many social media applications there truly are and what is considered to be social media. I usually only think of the main sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook for example. #GNED1411 14.1 Q#1

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I think that one trend/change to social media will involve more use of virtual reality. This could be a huge step for large companies when hosting meetings and conferences. #GNED1411 14.1

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I have mixed feelings about the use of social media in the classroom. It can be beneficial for group discussions and collaboration, however it can also be quite distracting for people with attention deficit disorders #GNED1411 13.3

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

A specific use of social media that would enhance learning in the classroom would be to have a class group for interacting through posts or a chat function such as a Facebook group. This would keep people focused on class material and could be reviewed before tests #GNED1411 13.2

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I have used different forms of social media for educational purposes, mainly YouTube and LinkedIn. I have created and used YouTube videos for presentation purposes. Creating a LinkedIn profile and interacting on the profile is another example of educational use. #GNED1411 13.1

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@AM35491 It is very difficult being a female on social media and seeing what "fitting in" looks like. Dove helped me with my self-image when I was younger.

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

Social media is extremely effective at supporting activism/advocacy. I typically only hear about trending causes through social media. In 2020, I was moved to follow the climate strike crisis that was trending and started by Greta Thunberg in 2018 #GNED1411 12.2

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The group that resonated with me through their use of social media is the ALS Association with the ice bucket challenge. I lost a neighbour to ALS and at the time it wasn't a well known disease. The awareness and donations was a huge step in research development #GNED1411 12.1

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@searles_shanta It will be interesting to see how many people become influencers on social media instead of getting "real world" types of jobs. There could be a major impact on some areas of the economy.

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I think there will continue to be a positive impact on the economy from social media. There are many companies and small businesses that promote their products through social media and see an increase in sales which increases income and ultimately, economical gain #GNED1411 11.2

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I contribute to the participatory economy by viewing, sharing, liking and or commenting on videos or posts by media creators. More interaction on posts on TikTok, YouTube and other social media sites, leads to more social capital for the creators #GNED1411 11.1

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

Political candidates' use of social media has an impact on my voting decision. If a politician makes posts that I perceive as rude, discriminatory, or negative towards what I look for when voting it will likely sway my opinion of them and I will not vote for them. #GNED1411 10.3

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I find that an effective and positive use of social media by government entities, involves posts and pictures of community initiatives, or people who are making an impact on communities, provinces/territories, and even the country as a whole. #GNED1411 10.2

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

I fall under the the Citizen 2.0 category for government and political information. I find that traditional media only provides information for one political area. On social media, users can choose to follow and keep track of information from all points of view. #GNED1411 10.1

[Amanda Schierholtz @AmandaSch1411]

There is one viral marketing strategy that stands out to me, which is the Bud Light marketing during Pride month. Each year the packaging changes to include a rainbow in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Many companies do this but Bud Light always stands out to me. #GNED1411 9.3