"propersonal networking" on linkedin for early childhood administrators
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A presentation for The Association of Early Learning Leaders about how LinkedIn can be used by administrators for professional development, building partnerships, fund development and career development. An update of one of my classic sessions.TRANSCRIPT
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"Propersonal" Networking: Using
LinkedIn for Early Childhood
Program Administrators
Fran Sokol SimonEngagement Strategies, LLC
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Setting the stage:WHY….
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Social Media=
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Slow, Robust, Deep & Broad
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“Propersonal” Networking
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If you post, you can’t hide on
• Not anonymous
• Connected to your profile
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What’s so great about LI?
• > 200 million members
• 2 new members per second
• over 20 million students &
recent graduates
Professional networking
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This is early education! Why do we
need professional networking?
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LinkedIn is about…
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With whom
should I connect?
• Learn
• Connect
• Share ideas
• Get new ideas
• Build partnerships
What can you do with LinkedIn?
Participate in
trustworthy
professional
learning
networks
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What should you post?• Questions
• Tips
• Resources
• Blog posts
• Videos
• Email newsletters
• Events
• News
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LinkedIn is not the site for
promoting your program to
parents*
* Follow the rules of the
groups in which you
post
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#1 Misconception
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#2 Misconception
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You have to make something happen
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OK, so…
HOW
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Core
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• Professional Profiles
• Groups
• Status updates
• Company Profiles
LinkedIn Tools
LinkedIn Browser Toolbar
Sharaholic
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Make your profile public!
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Now
What?
Demo
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Godo it!
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• Gr8 Profile
• Connect with people:
• You know
• You need to know
• Who know people you need to
know
• Update Status
• Join groups, respond and share
• Ask and answer questions
Become a LinkedIn Superhero!
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LinkedIn: http://LinkedIn.com/in/FranSimon
Email: [email protected]
Connect with me!
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