{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills","title":"Our Virtual Connections (Crystal and Raania)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e6977b4d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1000,"description":"In this week's podcast, Crystal and Rasnia explore the concept of virtual communities, sharing their personal experiences and discussing the profound impact of these communities on mental health, personal growth, and societal changes. They delve into how virtual communities facilitate connections between people with shared interests, offering support and new perspectives. The episode also touches on the influence of virtual communities on real-world practices, particularly in alternative education and parenting. They conclude by appreciating the positive aspects of virtual communities and their role in fostering progress and inspiration.ReferencesMalik, Z., & Haidar, S. (2020). Online community development through social interaction — K-Pop stan twitter as a community of practice. Interactive Learning Environments, 31(2), 733–751. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2020.1805773Lorenz, T. (2024, April 12). Is social media destroying kids mental health? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS1wax3KjnA","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LL2NEn4Z3Nlh9jKE85ZuC_eBI7peYusyf5fVf3kEGOs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81M2Yy/ZTY5MjFiNmExMGRj/MmYwMjk2MWFmNjQ3/ZmZlYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}