WeChat or QQ Groups for Professional Training and Discussion

Abstract

To facilitate on-the-job training of hi-tech, high-caliber and highly-educated personnel, this paper discusses the establishment of WeChat or QQ groups for professional training and discussion (“WeChat/QQ groups†or “the groups†for short), including determination of topics, selection of group master and group members, the mechanism of interaction, the frequency of information release, the ratio of professional release to non-professional release, taboos, inappropriate contents, matters needing attention, and two relevant cases. Jobs requiring hi-tech and highly-skilled personnel demand continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills and modern communication technology develops very fast, indicating that it is necessary and feasible to set up WeChat/QQ groups. Easy to establish and use, a WeChat/QQ group is a platform for adult students to study and exchange professional knowledge. On such platforms students can realize autonomous learning and interaction, thus making on-the-job training more effective.