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Using Social Media to Create a Personal Learning Network
Michelle Wilson, LMSNorth Highland Elementary
Jefferson County Library Media PD Conference 2009
What is social media?•Various internet-based tools that people can use to connect and share useful information
What is a Personal Learning Network?
Not a new concept! Where you get your knowledge BC version of PLN: teachers within
your school, public librarian, professors at local LS (local scale)
AC version of PLN: social bookmarking, Twitter, list-servs, wikispace communities, blogs, etc. (global scale)
How can I use social media to create a PLN?
Use these new tools to learn new things that will help you do your job better!
Use these tools to produce new, useful information for other teacher librarians!
What good is this to me? Lack of PD funding for eminent future Using cutting edge technology Learning the newest, best, and most
useful information Connecting with students
Is it much trouble? Expect a learning curve, but maintain
learning as your priority Commit, and try one type of social
media at a time. Choose your connections wisely! Devote any amount of time.
Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal?
INFORMATION!
Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal?
INFORMATION!
Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal?
INFORMATION! Google search produces quantity,
social media searches produce quality
Database searches still relevant!
Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal?
Connections! Twitter: Librarians from Egypt, Australia,
California, Canada, Boston, Vermont, and the Philippines!
Delicious bookmarking: global network TeacherTube: national network of like-
minded professionals Blogs: Using Google Reader to stream all
the blogs I follow about teaching, technology, and library media instruction
How to Get Started Twitter.com Delicious.com Find a few good blogs: create a
Google account, and start using Google Reader to collect new posts!
Remember to make learning a priority, and once you grow in confidence, begin to contribute to the great pot of knowledge!
Safe and Responsible Use Twitter: Complete your bio so that
other teachers will know you are legit. Go private to protect yourself from being “followed” by undesirables.
Blogs: No matter who recommends a blog, check it out yourself before subscribing to its feed.
Time management! Personal/professional
For another time…. How could you use social media with
your STUDENTS?
Pop Quiz! Name 1 social media tool. What is a PLN? Name 1 reason you should try
creating a PLN with social media. What is 1 social media tool you will
try this year to make yourself a better library media specialist?
Need more information? Twitter: @mwilson518 Delicious, TeacherTube, & SlideShare:
mwilson518 Email: [email protected] or
[email protected] School phone: 205-379-4950 Wiki: nhestechspace.wikispaces.com
and nheskids.wikispaces.com Blog: knowingbooks.blogspot.com
