Table 1: Virtual mentoring platforms.

Table compiling virtual mentoring platforms based on application type and features.

Platform	Type	Virtual Mentoring Features
Zoom	Audio and video call application	Waiting room feature, calendar integration, multi-screen share, free basic interface, chat feature
Skype	Audio and video call application	Messaging, screen sharing, recording capabilities, can call phones, free basic interface
Trello	Project management tool	Free for basic service, simple sharing of tasks including calendar and deadlines
Slack	Collaboration software	Organized chat conversations by topics, team members can share files, face-to-face or chat option
BlueJeans	Video conferencing application	Audio or video conferencing option, scheduling and productivity tools
Twitter	Social media platform	Tweets threading for themed information sharing, mentorship extended to broad group of followers, direct messaging option
Facebook	Social media platform	Information sharing, direct messaging option, option to join mentoring groups
WeChat	Messaging app	Overseas favorite
WhatsApp	Messaging app	End-to-end encryption
QQ	Messaging app	Most popular video/chatting app in China, connects internationally, and has both phone and computer interfaces
LINE	Messaging app	Video and text messaging, games, voice calls
KAIKO talk	Messaging app	Video and text messaging, send files, remote log out for PC version, voice calls, calendar