Social media basically has to do with the use of various web-based tools and platforms for connecting, interacting, communicating, and sharing information with people around the world. So, it is more like a public space for sharing all kinds of things, from pictures, videos, jobs, education content, business, and even fake information.

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Reflecting on my journey with the use of social media, I see myself as a frequent user of social media. Moreover, my visit on social media is limited to Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Telegram. In the article “What is your relationship with Social Media?’, Marie-Christine claimed that people invest an average of 2 hours every day on social media, which she tagged as something that does not yield any returns. Using social media has benefited me in both positive and negative ways.

Personally, it has helped me to remain connected with my friends and families back in my home country and across the world. I have also used platforms like Facebook Market for buying goods and to find online communities that share information about what interests me. For instance, when I was looking for a daycare for my younger son, I got connected to an online community on Facebook that shared information on openings around Regina. In addition, YouTube has always been my go-to social media for learning new things.

Professionally, I have always used LinkedIn for showcasing my job and also networking with professionals in my field. I sometimes use LinkedIn for learning as well as for gathering information.

I think the negative side of social media for me is that even though some platforms are for personal relations, I just have to maintain an online presence that is professional; I can’t just post anything and everything because I have to keep the reputation of my employer, career and profession as an educator (role model)