Social Media Emerging Technology

The four areas (affective, social, cognitive and identity) that I think is more relevant to me is cognitive. The most important thing that I learned from my PLN is that I learn by observing others. I'm more of a lurker on social media sites, I like other's thoughts and ideas, but I rarely share mines. However, I will share other people's stories or ideas. I like to connect with others, and I would like to start engaging more with other like-minded people.  The tool that I find most valuable for finding professional knowledge is LinkedIn because it allows me to access information that's relevant and  beneficial to me.  Furthermore, had the pleasure of doing the five-factor personality test, which was very thought-provoking. According to psychologist, these traits underlie personality. They are extraversion, openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. I believe that our personality makes us who we are. Knowing our personality types an

Introduction Post Greetings, My name is Ashantā. My major is Library and Information Science. I have a semester to go and I can earn my degree and pursue a career as a librarian.  I currently work at the Chicago Public Library and I have been employed with the City of Chicago for 17 years. I started out volunteering at the library when I was sixteen years old and was eventually recommended for hire. One reason I love working in the library is because the environment is so peaceful, and It was a safe haven for me as a young adult. Another reason I enjoy working in the library is because the job allows me to do what I’m great at and that’s helping others. I am very passionate about my work, I’m ambitious, driven and highly organized. I think a unique characteristic that I possess is determination and persistence. Furthermore, I love reading or listening to a good book in my spare time, traveling the world, and spending time with my family and friends. Most importan

"Social media is changing the world, and we're all here witnessing it" ~ Ian Somerhalder