Explore the videos provided and reflect on the themes of a PLN in professional capacity.

In discussing PLN’s in a professional capacity it is important to be aware of your privacy. It is beneficial to keep your private life and professional life separate, but also to make sure that you are not posting, sharing, or saying things that could have an impact on your professional life as posts can be easily shared and once something is online, it will always be there in some way. In the video by Steward Fundamentals, they also discussed the importance of only engaging in appropriate conversations with coworkers or other employees online, as each company or business has different code of conducts and what is said online can sometimes easily be misunderstood. Further the video discussed that personal emails should not be used at work, photos and videos of clients or coworkers should not be posted on social media without permission, and confidential information regarding the work and workplace should not be shared in any capacity online.

Which social media platforms are beneficial in education?

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Whatsapp
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Discord

When working with the vulnerable sector, how does social media fit into professionalism and regulations?

Social media can be used in a helpful, mindful, and practical capacity. When working with a vulnerable sector it is important to keep consent, confidentiality, privacy, and respect in mind. It is also important to protect the vulnerable sector from inappropriate usage of social media and to maintain utmost professionalism.