For this response post I will be referring to Josh Machado’s Blog post #1.

I really enjoyed reading this post. It reflects well on how education has evolved with regards to open and distributed learning. The shift from traditional, face-to-face teaching methods to a more flexible, technology-driven approach is especially interesting to me, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The focus on digital literacy and managing one’s online identity is particularly relevant in today’s digital age. As technology becomes increasingly centred in education and every other part of daily life, effective digital literacy skills are becoming essential. This post demonstrates how online presence and contributions can also create opportunities for professional connections. The idea that an online presence can further career goals causes me to think about the future for students who are still children today, and how their digital literacy may have a profound effect over their professional futures.