build your PLN Why do teachers need a Personal Learning Network?
In a nutshell, to connect with...
Are you nodding in even slight agreement? Great! Connected educators have a support system, a network of fellow educators with whom to learn, grow, and collaborate. They always welcome new people and new perspectives. Where do you find these awesome PLNs? Right in your social media feeds! They are available from your computer, your phone, your tablet. Personal/Professional Learning Networks are always open and ready to engage when you are. They are just a click away. So - Let's get started. Social Media Challenge 2 (2 hours PL) 1. Read this short inspirational blog post. 2. Visit the comments from our first week and reply to two other teachers' comments. (See, you're connecting already!) 3. If you are currently a Facebook user, consider using the search field to search for educator groups. You can join groups and like a public Facebook page without "friending" the organizations or communities that interest you. Start by Liking my department's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sccpssitc/ (We won't see your personal posts - I promise!) 4. Join my Remind group https://www.remind.com/join/socialsav. When my blog is updated, you’ll receive a text message to let you know that a new social media challenge awaits! Another reminder will be sent the following week to help keep your social media challenges in mind and in action. My plan is to provide a challenge every two weeks, so be sure to join the REMIND group to stay in the loop. 5. I'm saving the best for last! Accept my Twitter Challenge! It's a fun way to get started with Twitter while building your PLN. The first 6 days are designed for you. Those of you already using Twitter, be sure to share your favorite follows in the comments of the challenge or in the comments below.
13 Comments
Susan Heard
9/20/2016 08:16:51 pm
Hello Ed. Media Folks!
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Angela
9/22/2016 11:23:32 am
Thanks for diving in, Ms Heard! Do you have any favorite FB groups yet?
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Stephanie B Donnelly
4/6/2017 02:23:41 pm
Hi there! I'm super-late to the party but hope you have embraced twitter as a PLN resource. I find so many useful tips and trends on twitter! So much quicker and easier than Googling ideas or going down the blackhole of Pinterest!
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Debra Morrell/ PE Teacher
9/21/2016 11:51:04 am
HI all!
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Angie
9/24/2016 10:02:47 am
Hi Deb! I'm going to add @thePEGeek to my feed. Their Twitter handle is appealing to me - shocker, right!
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Lisa O'Donnell
9/23/2016 08:22:18 am
Some of the twitter accounts that I follow:
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Angela
9/24/2016 10:08:31 am
@Ted_Ed is one of my favorites as well... See you in the Twitter Challenge!
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Alisa Harris
9/24/2016 09:27:16 am
I belong to many teaching Spanish Facebook groups that have given me a lot of great ideas. I also am a part of Cornerstone for Teachers and Cult of Pedagogy on Facebook that give a lot of general education ideas.
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Angela
9/24/2016 10:11:43 am
Hi Alisa -
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Laura Filson
9/25/2016 06:22:47 pm
I also enjoyed the Blog - very persuasive. I just went back and checked out my Twitter account and "un-followed" some of my accounts. For example, I get the newspaper and was following the newspaper - not necessary. The paper generally post everything and I can just see it in the paper. I don't need all of those notifications! I need to be more selective on who I follow so I am receiving items that are of REAL interest to me.
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Angela
9/26/2016 01:37:11 pm
Exactly! By customizing your newsfeed, you'll gain resources and newsworthy updates which directly relate to your interests! It's easy to follow loads of educators and experts, but if they become irrelevant or redundant don't hesitate to unfollow!!
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Stephanie B Donnelly
4/6/2017 02:21:47 pm
Hi Laura,
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Marti Cribbs
11/21/2016 12:50:32 pm
Hi! I read the blog and "fixed" my Twitter account (thanks to Angela). I have liked the SCCPSS pages on both FB and Twitter. I am following lots of good people! I have already found some good ideas for my classroom.
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