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Knowledge Management and your social media network

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 When you think about your social media networks, is it your go-to for staying in the know (is that term even used any more?). As part of my graduate studies my peers and I are examining these concepts. Specifically, we want to know if your social media network has developed into a level of knowledge where you can find the resources you need. Is it the first place you look when you want to know more about your topic of interest?

The first social media networks I followed were health-related. What I liked about them is how dynamic and current they were. Previously I was referring to a few websites, but soon lost interest because the content didn't update very frequently. In addition, if the site moderator didn't keep the conversation moving it wasn't motivating to check in on it because there wasn't new input. 

My focus now is to find an opportunity in instructional design. This is where knowledge management for this community is important to me. Members in these communities share resources and trends that are current and interesting.

Have you had similar experiences? Do you turn to your social media networks as the best source of knowledge on the topics that matter to you?

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  1. DaeunJune 29, 2023 at 5:41 PM

    That's an interesting question! I believe I can tell you a little bit about my dissertation topic regarding that. My dissertation study is about how teens, particularly those who will become first-generation college students, learn about college through social media. I'm hearing from teens that they talk to their friends about college casually through social media messages, but they also visit some online communities dedicated to college application such as a subreddit r/ApplyToCollege. I don't think it is necessarily "the best" source of knowledge, but I believe there are some distinctive features of knowledge that you can get through social media, such as that you can get some authentic information.

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