Social Media Tools for Personalized Professional
Development
Lucy GraySummer 2012
Slides amp Materials httpwwwlucygrayorg
What is a PLN
What is social media
ldquoOnline technologies and practices that people use to share opinions insights experiences and perspectives with each otherrdquo
ldquoSocial media are works of user-created video audio text or multimedia that are published and shared in a social environment such as a blog wiki or video hosting siterdquo
Media and ToolsPhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Picasa Podomatic Teacher Tube Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
iStockPhoto iPadio Vimeo StumbleUpon Scribd Ning
Blogger Quora
Take charge of your own professional development and model learning for co$eagues and students
By developing a PLN you can investigate best practices and target your needs and interests Anytime anywhere
Our students are networking and we need to understand the spaces created by social media as we$ as how to engage kids
We need to see ourselves as curators and creators of content
Why
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Slides amp Materials httpwwwlucygrayorg
What is a PLN
What is social media
ldquoOnline technologies and practices that people use to share opinions insights experiences and perspectives with each otherrdquo
ldquoSocial media are works of user-created video audio text or multimedia that are published and shared in a social environment such as a blog wiki or video hosting siterdquo
Media and ToolsPhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Picasa Podomatic Teacher Tube Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
iStockPhoto iPadio Vimeo StumbleUpon Scribd Ning
Blogger Quora
Take charge of your own professional development and model learning for co$eagues and students
By developing a PLN you can investigate best practices and target your needs and interests Anytime anywhere
Our students are networking and we need to understand the spaces created by social media as we$ as how to engage kids
We need to see ourselves as curators and creators of content
Why
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
What is a PLN
What is social media
ldquoOnline technologies and practices that people use to share opinions insights experiences and perspectives with each otherrdquo
ldquoSocial media are works of user-created video audio text or multimedia that are published and shared in a social environment such as a blog wiki or video hosting siterdquo
Media and ToolsPhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Picasa Podomatic Teacher Tube Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
iStockPhoto iPadio Vimeo StumbleUpon Scribd Ning
Blogger Quora
Take charge of your own professional development and model learning for co$eagues and students
By developing a PLN you can investigate best practices and target your needs and interests Anytime anywhere
Our students are networking and we need to understand the spaces created by social media as we$ as how to engage kids
We need to see ourselves as curators and creators of content
Why
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
What is social media
ldquoOnline technologies and practices that people use to share opinions insights experiences and perspectives with each otherrdquo
ldquoSocial media are works of user-created video audio text or multimedia that are published and shared in a social environment such as a blog wiki or video hosting siterdquo
Media and ToolsPhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Picasa Podomatic Teacher Tube Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
iStockPhoto iPadio Vimeo StumbleUpon Scribd Ning
Blogger Quora
Take charge of your own professional development and model learning for co$eagues and students
By developing a PLN you can investigate best practices and target your needs and interests Anytime anywhere
Our students are networking and we need to understand the spaces created by social media as we$ as how to engage kids
We need to see ourselves as curators and creators of content
Why
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Media and ToolsPhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Picasa Podomatic Teacher Tube Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
iStockPhoto iPadio Vimeo StumbleUpon Scribd Ning
Blogger Quora
Take charge of your own professional development and model learning for co$eagues and students
By developing a PLN you can investigate best practices and target your needs and interests Anytime anywhere
Our students are networking and we need to understand the spaces created by social media as we$ as how to engage kids
We need to see ourselves as curators and creators of content
Why
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Take charge of your own professional development and model learning for co$eagues and students
By developing a PLN you can investigate best practices and target your needs and interests Anytime anywhere
Our students are networking and we need to understand the spaces created by social media as we$ as how to engage kids
We need to see ourselves as curators and creators of content
Why
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Whatrsquos your web 20 story
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
My Web 20 Story
2005 Became an Apple Distinguished Educator bull Introduced to the joys of RSS feeds and NetNewsWire bull Attended my first ADE Institute (Alan November presented introduced to podcasting SkypeTechnorati Creative Commons) bull Started blogging and exploring web-based apps
2000 Started Friday 5 list of educational resources bull Began using Backflip to organize bookmarks bull Became an avid user of the ED TECH listserv among other pre-Web 20 online bull Attended NECC (now called ISTE) MACUL conferences for the first time
Pre 2000 Attended Illinois Computing Educator events Classroom Connect conferences
1999 Started Technology in Education graduate program at National Louis University
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
My Web 20 Story2006 Participated in Google focus group bull Wrote global awareness curriculum for Apple in Europe bull Started blogging for Infinite Thinking Machine bull Started volunteering on ICE conference committee
2007 Helped with the Google Teachers Academy bull Introduced to Facebook Twitter and Ning bull Started the Global Education Collaborative
2008 Helped with Chicago GTA bull Bought an iPhone bull Visited Singapore2009 and 2010 Served on NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull Starting consulting work bull Launched Global Education Conference bullTravelled to Bahrain for the Education Project Conference 2011 NMCrsquos K12 Horizon Report Advisory Board bull CoSNrsquos Leadership for Mobile Learning Initiative
2012
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
The Point Personalized learning
Others will have other sets of experiences Your aha moments should be different than mine
Collaboration via technology has profoundly changed my professional life and the way that I work
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tried amp TruePhotos Audio Video Bookmarks Information Networking
Flickr iTunes YouTube delicious Twitter Facebook
Diigo Slideshare LinkedIn
Scribd Ning
Quora
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Lucyrsquos Top 5
Microbloing using Twitter
Networking and community building via Ning
Reading weblogs organized by a newsreader
Discovering images and groups in Flickr
Finding and sharing resources via social bookmarking
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Serendipitythe occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Why Twitter
Connect with others
Stay current in your areas of interest
Share and co$ect resources
Get spontaneous responses ampom your network
Directly access experts and we$-known people in your field
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Try Followinghttpstwittercommamante
httptwittercomspecialkrb
httpstwittercompbskids
httptwittercompaulawhite
httptwittercomteach42
httptwittercomdianeRavitch
httptwittercomliveclass20
httptwittercomHuffPostEdu
httptwittercomagoogleaday
httpstwittercomsearchedapps
Lucyrsquos mobile learning list
Lucyrsquos recommended list
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Why NingBuild customized social networking sites
Serves as a repository for videos audio and text
Structure adds to community building
Find a ning for every educational topic
Keep your Ning public or private
Pearson is providing ampee Ning Minis for educators
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
A Few Favorite NingsClassroom 20
TeacherLibrarianNing
Independent School Educators Network
The Global Education Conference Network
Pearson sponsoring Nings for educators
Alternatives to Ning
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Why BlogsReflect on professional practice
Record ideas
Share resources
Engage in conversations with other professionals
Showcase best practices and examples
Inspire others
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
A Few Favorite BlogsLangwitches
Always Learning
Weblo-ed
Never Ending Search
Huffington Post Education
Teach Like itrsquos 2999
Multiple Pathways
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Why Flickr
Share and store photos
Create stuff with your images
Organize photos using tags
Join affinity groups
Geotag photos
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
A Few Flickr FavoritesField Guide Birds of the World
Te$ a Story in Five Frames
Classroom Displays
Atrocious Apostrophersquos
Popular Tags in Flickr
Interesting Things Calendar
Flickr Clock
The Commons
World Map
Flickr Toys
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Why Social Bookmarking
Method of sharing and organizing online resources
Accessible ampom any internet connected computer
Subscribe to tags of interest
Fo$ow like-minded people through a network
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
People to add to your network in Delicious
httpdeliciouscomcchausis
httpdeliciouscomcnansen
httpdeliciouscombrasst
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Delicious amp Diigo Favorites
Groups to join in Diigo
Google in Education
Resources for Languages
Classroom 20
21st Century Stuff list
iPad iPod iPhone Users Group
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Worthy of a MentionDocument sharing
Scribd
Slideshare
Chat
Skype
iChat AV
Face Time
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Organizing It AllUse a newsreader or news aregator
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Suggested Readers
Netvibes
Pageflakes
Google Reader
NetNewsWire (Mac)
FeedDemon (Windows)
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tips
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tip 1 Understand tagsTags are simply keywords determined by users
globaled
tedxnyed
edchat
PBL
biepbl
4thchat
isedchat
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tip 2 Follow thought leaders and organizations in your field
Principal Chris Lehmann
Librarian Joyce Valenza
Teacher Lisa Parisi
Tech Coordinator Silvia Tolisano
Education historian Diane Ravitch
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Chris Lehmann
Blog
School web site
Apple in Education Profile
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Joyce Valenza
Blog
Wiki
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Lisa Parisi
Blog
Co$aborations
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Silvia Tolisano
Blog
Slideshare presentations
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Joan Ganz Cooney Center
Blog
Web Site
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Diane Ravitch
Blog
Web Site
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tip 3 Leverage searchCreate searches in Twitter for topics of interest and see what pops up
ldquoEveryday Mathrdquo
ldquoSteve Hargadonrdquo
earthquake
NSTA
Fo$ow people found in these searches that seem to share your interests
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tip 4 Select a handle
Create a common username to use in various online communities
Establishes your digital footprint
Makes you recognizable across communities and forums
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Tip 5 Develop critical mass
You wonrsquot be able to take advantage of the information flowing through social media unless you fo$ow a signifiant number of people
Donrsquot try to keep up
Utilize lists in Twitter
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Taking Charge Guidelines
Pick ONE tool to meet a particular professional development need or interest
Rea$y learn that tool and develop confidence around it
Utilize third party tools that enhance the functionality of your tool of choice ie browser bookmarklets
Find an informal online mentor to help you on your PD journey
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
Follow You Follow Me
Lucy Gray
elemenousgmailcom
iChat Skype Flickr delicious Youtube etc elemenous
Blog httpwwwlucygrayorg
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