What digital platforms are students currently using to develop their professional network?

With the development of technology and information, digital platforms have become one of the most important communication platforms for people. People generally use WeChat, Instagram, facebook to communicate, especially students prefer to use these digital platforms. For online shopping, people will communicate on Amazon, and then, as students, we use zoom to study and communicate on courses.

What could the student consider in expanding their professional learning network?

I feel that students need to consider security and privacy when expanding their professional learning network. In the network, we will disclose our information, which is easy to be stolen and used by some people. There are also many malicious programs and software on the Internet. We should avoid these to prevent our information from being maliciously used by others. In addition, we need to avoid some phishing URLs, which are often spread in the form of spam and false advertisements.

How does data privacy and security limit and/or promote a PLN?

I think data privacy and security can help some people share information and knowledge more safely and effectively on the Internet without worrying about their privacy being leaked. Because of security, more people will share on the Internet, and PLN will become more mature as more people use it. Because of the restrictions, some people need to spend time on security certification, which also leads to people spending more time on the Internet to maintain their own security and privacy.

In your network, how can you create a digital identity/ reputation?

Create a digital identity in the network, like your second ID card. People can understand your personal information and ideas more quickly through the Internet. Establishing a comprehensive self-expression on the Internet can better establish a communication platform with others. I like that it can be displayed in the form of photos, texts, and videos, so that others can know myself more effectively.

Consider how an employer would respond if you applied for a job with them and they assessed your social media presence via your digital identity.

I think employers can recognize me better from my digital identity and judge how much value I can bring to him or the company. From the digital platform, he can see the other side of me that I want to express, including my own value, expressive ability, creativity and so on. I might add my abilities and work experience so the employer can see what I have done and what I can do for him.