What does it mean to network using social media?

In today’s age, the Internet has become a closely related and inseparable thing around us. By relying on the Internet, we can build PLNS for self-directed learning to develop learning skills and build relationships with professionals. It is developed primarily through social media, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and blogs. PLN can communicate, create and share experience and knowledge with contacts anytime and anywhere. It has no time limit or place limit. We can develop ourselves professionally through continuous learning.

How are we motivated to participate in networked publics?

Establishing PLNS is the primary factor. Professional networks offer various benefits, such as getting to know many people in the field, asking them questions when we encounter problems or getting advice on innovations. This professional knowledge only relies on the university is not enough, because The Times is progressing, a lot of knowledge is in the update, and the content in the textbook is just a kind of past tense. The establishment of network support groups on social media can raise awareness and get to know the progress of social knowledge for the first time. Person-to-person dialogue, communication and reflection are key enablers of knowledge creation in organizational environments. Therefore, we need to join the online professional community, make full use of our learning network, and progress together with the professionals.

What are the risks & rewards of public communications?

When we learn professional knowledge, we can get to know some like-minded partners. On the Internet, we can even get to know some experts, professionals and celebrities. We look up to them and learn from them. In the process of progress, we can get advice from others, and then reflect on our learning to make progress. This is the reward we can get from public communication. But on the contrary, with the rapid development of the Internet, many websites and apps require the registration of personal information on their platforms. Some need to register their addresses, phone numbers, and even their credit card information. The huge economic value contained in personal information is gradually noticed by people. Therefore, when we experience personalized service, we also face the security problem of personal information leakage. In recent two years, some large Internet companies have also had users’ information leakage events, and users’ information security is in jeopardy. The consequences of personal information disclosure are all kinds of misuse of personal information, including spam text messages, harassing phone calls, fraud, identity theft, credit card theft, and even the possibility that our DNA information could be sold.