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During our time today we will:

Talk why it is good to be on social media

How to build a professional network

Look at social media examples

You will start to build your own personal network

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Why it is good to personally be on social

media?

• Social media is an integral part of the current media landscape.

• It is good to try things out before making a judgment about it.

• We need to be on social media to serve as an example to our students.

• It is a good place to learn and

stay current.

• We need to be on social media to

connect with our peers.

• You have the chance to connect with

people all over the country and world.

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Goals• Show them

the power of

these tools.

• Teach them

to use the

tools wisely.

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5 tips:Be nice. Listen. Be social. Have a voice. Think before posting.

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MESSAGEPeople are going to take away a message. Social media gives you a chance to give them the message you want them to take away.

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Where are you?

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You are on social media, so

What now?

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Listen

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Don’t be afraid to justTweetchat.com#edchat#edtech#pencilchat#mathchat

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No matter your media of

choice…

VoiceFind your

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PurposeDefine your

Tumblr Facebook Twitter

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Building relationshipsWhen you are ready, start

Start by: Introducing yourself.

Retweet/Follow.

Like/comment.

Reply.

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Then be:Genuine.

Consistent.

Approachable.

Kind.

Finally:Converse.

Be organized.

Always respond.

Keep your audience in mind.

@weatherbirdLocal example of good social media.

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Learnfrom others

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Learning NetworkTips for building a professional

• Snoop on people you already follow. Find out who they follow.

• Follow sites like: Mashable.com, ReadWriteWeb.com, Edsocialmedia.com

• Search for topics you are interested in.

• Make lists to stay organized.

• Google.

• Follow webinars or online chats.

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Until next timeStart building a network

Feel free to use #fhnpd to tweet out any new findings.

Get more comfortable with social media as a professional tool and not just personal.

Next session we will talk

about how to use social media

in the classroom.

Facebook:Like fanpages

Twitter:Make listsSave searches

Tumblr: Like pages

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