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Week 4: Personal Digital Identity vs Professional Digital Identity

V&R Mapping created by Junyang Guo

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

  • Gmail / Outlook
  • WhatsApp / WeChat
  • Twitter / Facebook
  • Google search / Google Drive
  • Zoom

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

Students can consider how to make better use of professional networks. through different digital platforms to be as risk-averse as possible. Focus on developing hobbies and interests, improving self-skills, and discovering various aspects.

Thread Discussion:

How do data privacy and security limit and promote a PLN?

limit

Data privacy and security can’t be perfect, and there will always be holes in the network. Occasionally, personal information can be compromised by viruses or Trojan horses.

promote

The presence of data privacy and security allows web dwellers to have better confidence in using some online software such as social media. Through different online software or social media etc. one can better improve their digital identity and get more information.

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

First of all do complete information about yourself, such as some information you want to show to the public. Secondly, be honest and do not maliciously deceive others. For example, upload a photo of yourself or post some information about your life that you want to go share with others.

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