Networking Using Social Media Tbea 2010
- 1. Networking using Social MediaDr. Ronda G. HendersonAssistant ProfessorMiddle Tennessee State University2010 TBEA Conference Doubletree Hotel, Murfreesboro September 24, 2010
- 2. Social Media—The DefinitionWikipedia—media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniquesDr. Henderson—Web-based applications used to bring people together virtually to discuss and/or share common ideas, thoughts, and/or interests
- 3. Social Networking ToolsBlogsWikisSocial bookmarkingSocial networking sites
- 4. Weblogs (Blogs)Simple online journalsAllows users to self-publish their thoughts in collective environmentPrivacy issues have been addressed with privacy settingsBlogger.com
- 5. WikisCollaborative website where users add, delete and change contentWikipedia-popular web-based collaborative encyclopedia project (over 50 million hits per day)Students can research and add their findings to WikipediaCreate your own: http://www.wikispaces.com/Social BookmarkingSaving bookmarks to a public Website and tagging with keywordsNew way of organizing informationProvides access to bookmarks of othersDelicious.com:
- 8. Popular Social Networking SitesFacebook (over 500 million active users)Twitter (over 100 million users)LinkedIn (over 75 million users)Foursquare (500,000 users)Allow users to share within their individual networks
- 9. Become a fan today!
- 10. Digital resume
- 12. Use hashtags
- 14. GPS required
- 15. Social Networking SitesSuggestions to consider….Recognize that “first impressions” begin onlineCreate a professional profile Change your privacy settings so only select people can see your profile Assume that potential employers are conducting a virtual background check
- 16. Social Networking SitesSuggestions to consider….“Google” yourself often and manage network (watch for tagged photos)Limit or avoid posting photos to professional social networking sitesUse caution when adding sensitive or controversial information to your profile (religious and/or political views, age)Consider creating two separate profiles: personal vs. professional
- 19. Educational Social Networking SitesMixxer (language exchange)
- 20. Teacher Tube (similar to YouTube)
- 22. Skype (online videoconferencing)Implications for EducatorsSocial Media Benefits:Price-free or low costEase of useMix and Match AppsGlobal learning environmentMotivates participation
- 23. The ConclusionSocial networking is here to stay!Embrace technology! It can be addictive; so practice self-control!
- 26. Questions or Comments?Thank You!