Blog 3
- I forgot to log in for my first map and lost it; therefore, I created one on paper so it would not happen again.
What digital platforms are students currently using to develop their professional network?
I believe there are many digital platforms out there that students could have access to in order to develop their professional network. The most commonly used platforms for students are Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. There are others I have not mentioned; however, I believe those are the four most popular. Each platform offers different ways in which one can develop their professional network including direct messaging, # that bring up related professional information, and digital resumes.
I do not personally have any experience with LinkedIn; however, viewing it quickly I think professionally that is the best networking option online. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are used for viewing often personally rather than professionally. LinkedIn seems to be more of an online resume where you connect with people of similar job/career desires.
What can you (as a student) consider to expand your professional learning network?
As a student, I could definitely expand my professional learning network. I currently do not have any professional learning networks that I continuously engage in. I participate in Twitter and a blog forum due to my online courses I am in right now; however, I would not have engaged in either learning networks if I were not made to do so. I would like to expand my professional learning as I know we can all learn from each other, and this is a great way do so. I am going to challenge myself to check out LinkedIn, and expand my networking.
In your network, how can you create a digital identity/reputation?
I create a digital identity/reputation through everything I do online. The pictures I post, personal information, comments, conversations, and shares etc. Every single thing you do online creates an identity. If I chose to engage in a controversial conversation online, I have instantly given those people who are for it, or those who are against the topic an identity of who I am and what my values and beliefs are. Similar to when you share a post on Facebook it gives other viewers an idea of what I value personally. When you engage in conversations in your professional learning networks and you are respectful of others opinions and views; although, they may not be the same as yours, but you can be humble, you will find success and create a positive digital identity.
Consider what a local employer would do if you applied for a job with them – can they search the content, is it of benefit to the career path, does it hinder the opportunity of employment?
If a local employer were to search me up the only thing they would be able to find is my Facebook account. My Facebook account has the highest amount of privacy they offer, all you can view on my Facebook account is my profile picture (which is just my face). I am very aware of what is posted on my Facebook as everything has to be approved by me first before it is posted on my wall. I believe that my personal online content does not benefit nor hinder my opportunity of employment. I try to limit how much social media and personal information is online about myself.
Works Cited
Wikipedia contributors. “Digital Visitor and Resident.” Wikipedia, 31 Dec. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visitor_and_Resident
This is a very interesting blog post Michelle! I appreciate that you handwritten your V and R mapping and posted a picture of it in your blog. More so, I also agree that Twitter is one of the social media that users can use these days to expand their professional network. I am not yet familiar with Twitter but your post encouraged me to follow economists on Twitter and learn from them.
Thank you! I have just recently started using Twitter again; however, I do enjoy getting information from other PE and Health teachers. I hope you enjoy it!