Prompts:

  • How would you create a PLN prior to engaging in a social media campaign on a topic of your choice?
  • Building a reputation and trust in a connected culture can be difficult, how are you building a network of individuals who are dynamic, reliable, and participatory?
  • Are you leveraging healthy relationships from your PLN for growth?

Creation of PLNs

In order the create a PLN it must be understood what it is. PLNs (click to read more!) are used as a means of communicating your unique expertise to others with a commonality. If I were to try to create a PLN online, there are the steps I would take:

  1. Find others with a similar interest and begin to try to learn more about that area.
  2. Choose a social media platform and create an account.
  3. Continually engage with the community.

The first step to the creation of a PLN on social media is develop and engage in an interest. Once the interest has been chosen it is time to begin to engage with others. It is becoming increasingly easy to connect with others with the same or similar interest as you on social media for example through hashtags. Individuals with similar interests are able to communicate and target a specific audience to share their passion and knowledge regarding the subject just through a couple clicks on the keyboard.

Once an interest has been chosen, it is important to engage with others on the right platforms. Each social media platform has its unique features and functionality so it is important to choose one that suites your personal needs. A common platform for sharing is Instagram. These platform is great for individuals because of its immense features and ability to allow users to customize their learning experience. Another common platform to engage with others in a professional sense is LinkedIn.

Additionally, once the you find a group of individuals that share common interests or expertise it is important that you begin to contribute to the group. You can ask questions to gain more insight into the topic, engage with others in the community, and demonstrate your interest levels and knowledge. It is vital to engage with others in this community to gain more insights into the area of knowledge and share your knowledge. Through PLNs it is possible to collaborate and share information on a common topic which will increase your expertise.

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Building Networks and Leveraging Relationships

I am to build connections that are:

  • dynamic
  • reliable
  • participatory

Although building connections is hard, I believe that it is easier to create this type of group in person than it is online. It’s hard to engage people that you have never seen before because I think it creates a sort of disconnect between individuals mentally. I do think it is possible but requires more work to create networks online.

I believe that the relationships that I build from by PLN are being leveraged for growth. I surround myself with individuals that will push me to be my best. I also know that I can come to them for support on assignment and other topics that I need more clarity on. My PLN includes my peers and my professors which has been very helpful for my growth because I can always ask for assistance when required and I trust the information being given to me.