Liam Baum

EDUC 307

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

Possibly. I think it’s a great platform to share pictures rather than text like Twitter. It can be used in a unique way and can be quite engaging as well.

[B @Forcclass]

Could a social media like Instagram, actually be useful in a classroom?

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

This goes back to the question of is our freedom an illusion on the internet?

[Elena Kwok @elena_kwok]

#lesson13 Fun fact: we are constantly being influenced by search engines and recommendations that are tailored specifically to us to the web.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

I believe it depends on what you prefer. I used to be so accustomed to using a pencil and paper and found it every effective, but now it’s much easier to copy images and create notes on a word doc. Taking bits and pieces from slides also makes typing effective.

[celine_EDUC307 @CelineEduc307]

Is taking notes with paper and pen as effective as on a device? (laptop, tablet)

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

We’re already seeing it with some Econcordia classes, but no I don’t think teachers can be fully replaced by technology

[celine_EDUC307 @CelineEduc307]

Do you think eventually teachers will be replaced by technology?

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

Yes! I think it’s a great way to interact with other students and an interesting way to learn.

[B @Forcclass]

An online discussion platform like Twitter can be beneficial in real time classroom environments to permit an accessibility outside of class time for the content of a class and the participation of students.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

I most definitely have and it’s because some classes aren’t engaging at all. Reading slides off a board is something I can do on my own time!

[B @Forcclass]

Did you ever spend all of class time on your phone scrolling through social media due to the class being "boring"?

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@EmilyGagliano1 I believe one day classroom will cease to exist and zoom-like classrooms will be the norm. Kind of like how one day online shopping will take over in store shopping.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@EmilyGagliano1 For sure! It should be taught about more to all age groups. Elderly people are always being hacked and taken advantage of online, and younger people often don’t know the risks of what they’re sharing and how it can affect them in the future.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@EmilyGagliano1 I think it will be challenging to ever be completely safe and have full privacy since we’re connected with so many people when using social platforms. Definitely scary!

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@EmilyGagliano1 I think movements would’ve been easier to organize. For example the MeToo movement was created very rapidly because it reached so many people. I think it would definitely speed up the process.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@SophieDorion28 Being a digital citizen has many values that correlate to being a good citizen in real life. So yes!

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@ThomasLane89361 I think it’s great! This is something I’ve never experienced but I must say it’s quite engaging and interesting to use a social media platform to interact with the class material.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@SophieDorion28 I think it’s acceptable to a certain extent. There’s always a balance between being monitored and being invasive.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@SophieDorion28 It’s difficult to keep an online class engaging but I’d try to create break out rooms with group work and try not to simply read out the slides.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@SophieDorion28 I enjoy being in the classroom environment more than a zoom class just because it’s easier to focus and not be distracted by social media

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@elena_kwok YouTube for sure. It’s great for quick summaries and info.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@elena_kwok It saved me for exams sometimes. When I didn’t understand the subject I’d just watch a quick YouTube video!

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@elena_kwok I think it works in two ways. We have the freedom to post what we want and follow who we’d like, but algorithms choose what we see on a daily basis and our info is tracked to show what we like.

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@elena_kwok It’s a major issue of social media. Very concerning for the young generation

[Liam Baum @L_Baum02]

@elena_kwok Screens have changed us completely! Especially during the lockdown when all we could do was communicate online!