When I first started this course I honestly had no idea what to expect. I had very little knowledge of social media, and online platforms besides the knowledge I already had from using my own social media accounts. I had never heard of a PLN. From the first few weeks in the course I have gained a lot of knowledge surrounding the online world. I learnt that a personal learning platform includes the tools, platforms, and your presence in the online world. I never really considered how you could use online networks to strengthen your personal learning, and help others learn to. Now I realize that there are so many ways that online networks can help in professional, and personal learning. I think the main takeaway I have so far from this course is the idea that online networks can be used to help educate yourself in ways that I never even considered before. The topic of inclusion in online networks we have covered so far in this course has expanded my knowledge, and challenged my prior thoughts/beliefs. I have come to realize that while most online platforms try to be inclusive they do not always meet that goal. I’m sure all of you have heard about cyber bullying, and online racism before. The positive stories about how inclusive, and how online communities can help often don’t share the same spotlight, or make big news as often. Often news outlets focus more on the bad things that are happening than the good, and I think that dims the light on the positive things such as how inclusivity, online communities, and online networks can help in a PLN. It provides the space for people of all origins, all over the world to focus on a shared interest, share knowledge, and offer a safe space to learn. Having PLN’s provides anyone with the ability to take in multiple views, and ways of thinking about a certain topic. This can drastically help someone to decide what resonates with them, and what does not. Not only that, but having an inclusive PLN can mean providing a safe space for those who may struggle with tasks face to face to have an escape where they are better able to learn, and express their needs.