Authors :
Jatan Kumar; Loganandu S; Meghna gandhi; Nikky Agarwal; Surbhi Bhansali; Chirag samdariya; Dr. Priya Makhija
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/4e94mjax
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/2p9ukcjh
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10902093
Abstract :
The transformative potential of social media
as a multifunctional instrument for informal learning,
skill development, and professional networking is
examined in this research study. Social media platforms
are commonplace in the modern digital era and provide
a rich environment for people looking to advance their
knowledge, learn new skills, and strengthen their
professional networks.
Examined in the first place is informal learning.
Social media platforms offer easy access to a variety of
knowledge sources, allowing users to pursue independent
learning. Platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit
have become important centers for informal education
because they establish communities of interest and make
it easier to share information and resources.
Professional networking is the third aspect of this
inquiry. Platforms like LinkedIn have completely
changed how people interact with mentors, coworkers,
and potential employers. The study investigates how
social media platforms help users create and maintain
meaningful professional networks, impacting their
career trajectories in the process.
This study aims to identify the underlying
mechanisms that make social media an efficient
instrument for informal learning, skill development, and
professional networking. It does this through qualitative
and quantitative analysis. Additionally, it discusses
potential problems including information credibility and
privacy worries and offers solutions.
This study advances knowledge of the changing
environment of digital education and career
development by highlighting the promise and constraints
of social media in these important sectors.
Keywords :
Informal Learning, Learning Online, Communication, Self-directed, Learning Skills, Skill Development, Professional Networking.
The transformative potential of social media
as a multifunctional instrument for informal learning,
skill development, and professional networking is
examined in this research study. Social media platforms
are commonplace in the modern digital era and provide
a rich environment for people looking to advance their
knowledge, learn new skills, and strengthen their
professional networks.
Examined in the first place is informal learning.
Social media platforms offer easy access to a variety of
knowledge sources, allowing users to pursue independent
learning. Platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit
have become important centers for informal education
because they establish communities of interest and make
it easier to share information and resources.
Professional networking is the third aspect of this
inquiry. Platforms like LinkedIn have completely
changed how people interact with mentors, coworkers,
and potential employers. The study investigates how
social media platforms help users create and maintain
meaningful professional networks, impacting their
career trajectories in the process.
This study aims to identify the underlying
mechanisms that make social media an efficient
instrument for informal learning, skill development, and
professional networking. It does this through qualitative
and quantitative analysis. Additionally, it discusses
potential problems including information credibility and
privacy worries and offers solutions.
This study advances knowledge of the changing
environment of digital education and career
development by highlighting the promise and constraints
of social media in these important sectors.
Keywords :
Informal Learning, Learning Online, Communication, Self-directed, Learning Skills, Skill Development, Professional Networking.
