Some people fear AI, as if it were going to replace human beings. But what if it were exactly the opposite? What if AI is here to give back what technology has taken away from us? Time, presence, purpose. The truth is that AI did not come to replace us. AI came to liberate us […]
After almost a year away, I’m showing up here again. And honestly, I can say that I’ve lived through a lot and grown tremendously during this time. For those who have been following my journey, I moved from Brazil to the United States to pursue my PhD. I’ve been here since 2024, which means that […]
What a summer! Returning to writing these past few months has been incredibly rewarding. This space became more than just a blog; it became a creative lab where ideas could take shape freely. Each post sparked reflections that surprised even me, leading to insights that I believe will evolve into future academic papers and projects. […]
Returning to my blog this summer has been nothing short of amazing, especially to write about a topic I’m so passionate about: social media and Web 2.0. At first, getting started was a bit challenging (as it often is with writing), but once the words began to flow, the process became enjoyable and full of […]
Over the past few years, I’ve realized just how powerful Web 2.0 tools are in shaping how we learn and connect, collaborate, and grow. As someone deeply interested in geopolitics, I’ve been curating a Personal Learning Network that combines YouTube channels, Instagram experts, and engaging comment sections where conversations unfold organically. But now, I want […]
We often hear that the internet has made us more connected, more global, more “international.” And in many ways, that’s true. We can access articles from universities in Asia, attend webinars hosted in Europe, and chat in real time with peers across the globe. But being connected isn’t the same as being truly international. The […]
Two years ago, Felipe’s social media presence spoke only one language—Portuguese*. It was warm, local, and comfortably rooted in his Brazilian identity. But as he began exploring academic and professional content worldwide, he noticed a pattern: the most helpful, diverse, and enriching resources—whether about research methods, AI in education, or life abroad—were all shared in […]
It started with a question in a quiet bedroom in Brazil*: How do I even begin applying to a graduate program in the U.S.? Felipe stared at his laptop screen, overwhelmed by university websites, deadlines, and unfamiliar acronyms like GRE and TOEFL. He didn’t have a mentor or a friend who had gone through this […]
In today’s connected world, activism doesn’t always begin with placards or street marches. It can start with a hashtag, a video, or a single voice on a smartphone screen. Thapliyal (2018) explores this phenomenon through the concept of eduresistance, showing how digital media fuels grassroots movements fighting for public education in the U.S. Social media […]
In an era where the swipe of a thumb can ignite change, social media has become more than a platform for connection—it’s a space for citizenship. But simply having access to information doesn’t guarantee action. In their study, Kahne and Bowyer (2019) highlight the powerful role that media literacy education plays in bridging that gap. […]
