Description
Professional growth and social media savvy at your fingertips!
This information-packed resource from digital experts Anderson and Whitby makes it easy to build a thriving professional network using social media. Easy-to-implement ideas, essential tools, and real-life vignettes help teachers learn to:
- Find and choose the best social media tools, products, and communities
- Start and grow a collaborative, high-quality PLN using Twitter, blogging, LinkedIn, and more
- Use social media to enhance 21st Century education
- Engage in authentic personal and professional learning
Includes invaluable resources and an in-depth analysis of the social media landscape. Collaboration has never been easier with this must-have guide!
Table of Contents
Preface by Peter DeWitt
Introduction
1. Connected Learning
2. Social Media in Education
Who is Using Social Media
Acceptable Use Policy
Myths and Misconceptions
3. The Effects of Culture on Change
School Culture
Internet Culture
4. Social Media for Professional Development and Professional Learning
Blogs in Learning
Why Blogging?
Personal Blog
Class Blog
RSS Feeds
Zite
FlipBook
5. Components of a PLN
What is a PLN? ...And What It Isn't
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Skype
Podcasts and Webinars
Chats
6. Education Conferences
National Conferences
Unconferences/Edcamps
7. Social Media Communities
Nings
EdWeb
EDUPLN
Edmodo
8. Getting Started
9. The Connected Educator
10. Apps/Sites for Social Media
