PEER REVIEW
Hi Xiangyu Yang, you have done a great job on your Blog 9 about PLN privacy, and I think it is very clear and thoughtful for me, and makes me think a lot. By the way, in basic, your blog is easy to follow, and you answer the three main questions of this week step by step. Your writing is also connected to real student experience, so it feels practical and relatable, not too abstract.
First, I think you did a good job explaining how PLNs are helpful for learning, but they also collect a lot of personal data at the same time. Your examples about using YouTube, Reddit, and AI tools are very realistic, because many students use these platforms in their daily study. I also like that you mention things like clicks, browsing time, and recommendations, because these details help show that privacy issues are happening in small, everyday actions, not only in obvious ways. This makes your argument stronger and easier for readers to understand.
Another strong point in your blog is that you question whether students really have a free choice. I especially agree with your idea that students often click “agree” because they need to finish the coursework, not because they fully understand the platform. I think this is one of the best parts of your blog, because it shows critical thinking. Your example from EDCI 337 is also helpful because it gives a real course situation and makes your point more convincing.
I also have a few suggestions that could make your blog even stronger. First, I think you could explain the Canadian context a little more. You mention PIPEDA, which is good, but maybe you could briefly explain what this means for students or schools in practice. Second, I think your references are useful, but it would be even better if you connected them more directly to some of your paragraphs with in-text citations. Third, you could add a short ending about solutions, such as giving students more privacy choices, using clearer notices, or helping students understand tracking and consent better.
Anyway, I think this is a strong blog post. It is organized, relevant, and shows good reflection on privacy problems in PLNs. Thank you for sharing your ideas.