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One of the many purposes of workplace learning (WPL) is for students to socialise into their future professional roles. Learning to think and act like a professional includes not only working in physical workplaces, but also in digital and mobile spaces. With the mobility afforded by connected devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, virtual spaces have blurred the boundaries between personal, public, learning, organisational and professional spheres. This blurring offers new possibilities to learn knowledge, skills and experiences, but also presents some potential hazards, such as students engaging in inappropriate professional conduct, or placing themselves, other employees, clients and/or the host organisation’s reputations at risk. To avoid these potential risks and make the most of these new possibilities requires developing students’ capacity to use mobile technology safely, confidentially and professionally. This chapter explores how to support the development of these capabilities, and maintain the privacy, confidentiality, safety and security of all involved.
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Trede, F., Markauskaite, L., McEwen, C., Macfarlane, S. (2019). Staying Professional and Safe. In: Education for Practice in a Hybrid Space. Understanding Teaching-Learning Practice. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7410-4_5
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