For this post I have been asked to map out my networks and communities. I have used a tool called Kumu. I enjoyed using this tool, and I hope I will be able to use it again. While laying out my map, I realized how extensive my network is. To save on space, I have decided to place larger networks such as “friends” and “family” into one category and make the circle larger. Previous to this exercise, I thought that I kept my “personal” and “professional” networks separate. However, like my resident-visitor typology, I have realized that my networks are very intertwined. I have several colleagues (past and present) that I would consider friends and are involved in my “personal” network. My social media profiles reside in both my “personal” and “professional” networks, but it is closer to my “personal” network because on my social media, I mainly have friends/family. The professional side of my map is very intertwined. I attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) as a student, and now I am currently an instructor there. Most of my professional development has been done through SAIT, working on my technical skills as a machinist and educator. I still rely on several of my formal colleagues professionally to stay industry-relevant and gain knowledge on current trends in the manufacturing sector. I am interested to see how this map will change throughout the MALAT program.
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