How does social media engage in communications?
Having an inclusive and diverse social media further engages your network. Social media can also benefit communication, as social media is a great way to connect with new people through different platforms. As well as each platform has options to connect through each other further advancing communications. More engagement on social media leads to more communication. Your PLN is a great way to have a digital identity that enhances your communications among each platform in your PLN.
How does social media challenge communications?
Social media not only promotes communication but can also challenge it in some ways. With social media growing at rapid rates, new threats arise like viruses, impersonation, hackers, and many more. Keeping your social media in check is important. This can include privacy, using VPN, and always keeping tabs on your engagement. Another way social media challenges communication is the lack of in-person social interactions and in many ways interacting on social media can be less personal.
Is it inclusive?
Social media can be inclusive depending on the user. Social media is used by a wide variety of people including governments, news channels, businesses, and individuals. This leaves room for error when it comes to inclusiveness. However, social media can also be a very inclusive environment if used in a positive and inviting way. Platforms allow you to be part of communities of people with similar views and ideas, this can further educate people in areas of interest.
Does your PLN amplify the views of others?
Your PLN is a network of platforms in many ranges, including social media, where you interact with others and engage in a variety of conversations. Social media can either amplify the views of someone or diminish them. Depending on how one interacts and engages on their platforms correlates with how others view them. I would say the way you present yourself on social media and across your PLN says a lot about a person which in turn amplifies how people view you on social media.
The policies of employer social media communications?
Policies in any aspect of a business are important. When it comes to social media and PLNs an employer’s policies are very crucial to ensure the right information, view, and impression is left on social media. Having policies in place for employees to ensure their safety on social media as well as in the companies is important. Policies can also help structure an efficient communication system within a company using social media.
In conclusion, having a diverse and inclusive PLN can lead to more positive interactions and opportunities on social media and the internet in general. Your PLN and interactions on social media can have a large influence on communities, the more open, diverse and inclusive you are the more people will gravitate to your PLN and engage positively.
