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The Power of The Power of Online Tools for Online Tools for Teacher LearningTeacher Learning
Tony KeeferDublin City Schools
We can’t pretend that powerful online learning communities won’t help us. We can’t ignore change anymore.
Getting Started with Building a PLN
Google Reader
Goodreads
At times, Twitter can seem like trying to drink from a fire hose. But if you start off small, you can build a fabulous learning community.
Why Use Twitter?
To learnTo shareTo get supportTo feel connectedTo understand how learning is changing
Why Use Twitter?
Bill
Connecting Some DotsBuilding Part of My Twitter PLN
Franki
Kevin
Troy
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Kevin
Troy
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Ann MarieDonalynCynthiaTerry
Connecting Some DotsBuilding Part of My Twitter PLN
DonalynCynthiaTerry
Alyson Bill
ChrisKate
Franki
Kevin
CindySara
Teresa
Bud
Ann Marie
John
Kellee
KatherineMindiJen Paul
ColbyBrian
Troy
Connecting Some DotsBuilding Part of My Twitter PLN
DonalynCynthiaTerry
Alyson Bill
ChrisKate
Franki
Kevin
CindySara
Teresa
Bud
Ann Marie
John
Kellee
KatherineMindiJen Paul
ColbyBrian
Troy
Connecting Some DotsBuilding Part of My Twitter PLN
Me
DonalynCynthiaTerry
Alyson Bill
ChrisKate
Franki
Kevin
CindySara
Teresa
Bud
Ann Marie
John
Kellee
KatherineMindiJen Paul
ColbyBrian
Troy
Connecting Some DotsBuilding Part of My Twitter PLN
Me
Who should I follow?Start with people you already know, then look at who they are following.
Twitter Resources to Explore
1) “Mom, this is how Twitter works” http://www.jhische.com/twitter/
2) “Eight Videos to Help Teachers Get Started Using Twitter” http://davidwees.com/content/eight-videos-help-teachers-get-started-using-twitter
3) “Nine Ways to Find Teachers on Twitter” http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/01/nine-ways-to-find-teachers-on-twitter.html#.USeijlrSNWc
Why Use Google Reader?
To learnTo shareTo get supportTo feel connectedTo understand how learning is changing
Why Use Google Reader?
Flipboard App
How to find blogs to follow?Look for “blogrolls” on sites.
How to find blogs to follow?Follow breadcrumbs left on Twitter
Resources for Google Reader
1) “How to Get Started with Google Reader” http://www.pcworld.com/article/260464/how_to_get_started_with_google_reader.html
2) “How to Use Google Reader” http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-Reader
3) “Google Reader Tutorial” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLCnbABTmSY
4) “50 Must-See Teacher Blogs Chosen By You” http://edudemic.com/2011/12/teacher-blogs/
Why Use Goodreads?
To learn about new booksTo share new booksTo keep track of your reading lifeTo feel connected with other readers
Why Use Goodreads?
Resources for GoodReads
1) “How to Use Goodreads: A Guide for Word Nerds” http://www.juliatomiak.com/2013/01/how-to-use-goodreads-a-guide-for-word-nerds/
2)”Goodreads Tutorial” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0itv2htevnw
3) “Book Lovers: If You're Not Already On Goodreads, Here's Why You Should Be” http://readwrite.com/2012/09/12/book-lovers-if-youre-not-already-on-goodreads-heres-why-you-should-be
I was safe and secure. Stuck in my nest with a trusted, but small group.
Now it feels like I have a hugeflock of friends pushing me to fly to new places.
Photo CreditsThese are licensed for sharing through Creative Commons (http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/)Green DOS Prompt by enggul http://www.flickr.com/photos/enggul/2716159975/Why by annnna http://www.flickr.com/photos/annnna/2228189828/
•change! by Jordi.Martorell http://www.flickr.com/photos/12614773@N07/7161512230/•PLN Wordle by Sue Walters http://www.flickr.com/photos/suewaters/2673475018/•Data Net Interior by DCZwick http://www.flickr.com/photos/dczwick/8257684913/in/photostream/•Firehose by John G. Evans http://www.flickr.com/photos/joevans/4292116723/•Nesting Dove by AnnCam http://www.flickr.com/photos/90994070@N00/4684084582/•Snow Geese in Flight by wolfpix http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfraven/3052321198/
Other images in this presentation are screenshots from Twitter, Google Reader, Flipboard and Goodreads accounts.
