This session from the 2012 TI:ME/JEN Conference provided a brief introduction to the many social networking resources available to music educators. It focused on the “4 Cs” (Creation, Connection, Conversation, Collaboration) that can help teachers use these resources in a safe way to help with organization in the program. More important, however, the session is focused on how these resources can be used to enhance students’ learning. This session gave examples of social networking use in all levels and disciplines, so it was applicable to all grade levels.
5. Housekeeping
Session Materials:
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6. What IS Web 2.0 Anyway?
Features of “Web 1.0”:
Static, One-Way Content
“Webmaster” creates content, public consumes content
Think of it as a scholarly journal
Example: FAQ Page, Contact Page
Web 2.0 is…
Dynamic and Two-Way!
Content is created by all parties who access a site
Think of it as a professional conference
Example: YouTube, Wikipedia, Blogs
7. What is “Social Networking?”
“Social Networking” describes a group of Web 2.0 services
that help you meet people, and share ideas!
Examples of Social Networking sites:
Facebook
MySpace
Flickr
LinkedIn
Twitter
Google+
Blogs
MusicPLN
8. In Other Words…
Social Networking allows us to engage in the “4 C’s”:
Creation
Connection
Conversation
Collaboration
This style of tool isn’t just about posting information, it’s
about sharing it and discussing it!
9. The Layout
For Each of the “4 C’s”:
Resources
In-depth explanation
How can it help YOU and THEM
Layman’s terms!
Examples of real application by real music educators
REMEMBER: All links are available at
http://andyzweibel.com/timejen12
10. Creation
Social Networking is based around content
Importance of content creation:
For students: creativity, group work
For teachers: sharing with other teachers (new ideas)
Resources:
Blogs
Podcasts
RSS and Syndication
11. Blogs
What are they?
Short for “web log” – online journal
My definition: “A tool for content creation and sharing”
How can they help…
… YOU:
Write a blog with your ideas
Subscribe to others’ blogs for their ideas
… THEM:
Have students contribute to blogs as part of class
Rehearsal Reflections, Listening Lessons, etc.
Examples: MusicEdMajor.net, MusTech.net
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13. Podcasts
Video or Audio Blogs
How can they help…
… YOU:
Subscribe to resource-sharing podcasts
Professional Development on your morning commute!
… THEM:
Create a podcast of your students’ work
Share with parents, friends, community – ADVOCACY!
Not so fast! Legal considerations discussion coming
later.
14. Podcast Examples
Jim Frankel – Managing Director of SoundTree:
http://fams.podomatic.com/
Scott Watson – Composer, Music Tech Teacher:
What Music Means:
http://whatmusicmeans.mypodcast.com/
Larry Marra – Retired Music Teacher
MusicTeachers’ 911: http://musicteachers911.com/
15. RSS/Syndication
What is it??
RSS Syndication brings
the information to you
RSS Feeds – List of
updates
Feed Readers—Google
Reader, Bloglines
iOS Apps – FeedlerRSS,
Flipboard
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17. Syndication Examples
Blog Syndication
Integrated in Blog Platform!
FeedBurner – Advanced Features
Analytics
Email Subscription
Adsense
Podcast Syndication
Blog Integration—Plugins
iTunes Integration!
18. RSS/Syndication Resources
OPML – File containing
multiple RSS Feeds
Import into RSS Reader
Music Education OPML
Project
Web-based RSS
Aggregation
MusicEdNews.com
Professional
Development in a Box!
19. Connection
Social Networking is all about meeting people to
share ideas!
Connecting with other music educators helps create a
PLN: Professional Learning Network
More on this to come…
This is more for YOU than THEM
Resources:
Facebook
LinkedIn
21. Facebook
Personal Pages vs. Fan Pages
Personal Pages – DON’T FRIEND THE STUDENTS
Control Default Privacy (Public, Friends, Custom)
How You Connect – Who can find you
Tagging, Apps, Past Posts, etc.
Benefits:
Connection with other music educators
“I Teach Music Technology” Group:
http://facebook.com/groups/musictechnology
“Band Directors” Group:
http://facebook.com/groups/banddirectors
Connecting with Resource Providers (specials)
22. Facebook Fan Pages
NO personal communication is possible
NO Chat
NO Private Messages
One-Way “Relationship”
You don’t need to approve who “Likes” your page
You can’t contact anyone who “Likes” your page directly
Fan Page for Your Program
News from your program
Links worth reading (for students)
Media (photos, videos) of your program – PR!
Create events for your concerts using the page
Post the event on your page, students can invite their friends
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24. LinkedIn
Online PROFESSIONAL Social Network
“Connections,” NOT “Friends”
Your Online Resume:
Summary, Experience (Current, Past), Education
AND: Websites, Online Presences
Recommendations
Groups
Resume Generator
Job Applications (Sometimes)
26. Conversation
As separated as we are, we need ways to continue
learning
Conversation tools can also enhance your curriculum
Resources:
Twitter
Google+
MusicPLN
Skype
27. Twitter: Micro-Blogging
Twitter Basics
140-character “Tweets” to followers
Don’t need to accept a new follower
Replies, Retweets (FWD)
Twitter is NOT about telling people what you ate for
breakfast!
Twitter IS a blogging platform
Twitter IS a tool for content creation and sharing.
Twitter IS an incredible medium for professional
development
28. Hashtags on Twitter
In Twitter lingo…
Hashtag = Keyword
Hashtags let you search for specific topics
Some examples:
#followfriday
#musiced
#mpln
#edchat
29. #MusEdChat on Twitter
The Problems:
Teachers are Secluded
Not many music teachers at each school
This makes Professional Development hard!
The Solution:
#MusEdChat
Weekly Twitter Chat on Music Education
30. #MusEdChat: The Chat
Monday During the day:
Search for “#musedchat” to find topic poll (@jguarr)
Monday Nights, 8pm Eastern Time:
Sign on Twitter (or use an app!)
Search for “#musedchat”
Read the Tweets
Respond using #musedchat hashtag
Reply
Retweet
Ask Questions!
31. Other Twitter Resources: Lists
Twitter List: Follow multiple users at once
Coworkers
Friends/Family
Interest Groups (Miami Hurricane Sports)
Dr. J. Pisano (MusTech.net): Top Music Educators
@pisanojm/mused
Make your own list!
Twitter Homepage -> Lists -> Create a List
32. Twitter for Your Program
Updates to the general
public (PR/Advocacy)
Updates to students
(changes in plans)
Updates to parents on
trips
TwitPic Memorable
Moments
Links back to your
program’s website
33. Google+
What is it?
Google’s “social network”
Centers around sharing
What’s the buzz all about?
Control over who you share with
No character limit (more in-depth conversations)
Circles – “Groups” of friends
Hangouts – Group Video Chat
34. #MusEdChat Extensions on G+
Extension of
#MusEdChat Twitter
discussions
Lets you elaborate more
fully (remember, no
character limit!)
Find me on Google+
(Link on my Website) for
more information
35. MusicPLN.org
PLN = Professional Learning
Network
MusicPLN = Facebook for
Music Teachers!
Groups, Forums, Events, and
more
“The two things about MPLN
that set it apart are the amazing
amount of integration with
other social networks and the
caliber of the people who are
involved in this PLN.”
-Thomas J. West
37. Skype
Audio / Video Chat
Educational
Implications:
Elementary: Skype in
another class
Middle: Skype in a
colleague for a private
lesson
High: Skype in a
composer!
38. Collaboration
Social Networking is about working together towards
a common goal!
Benefits of collaboration for students:
Helps build interpersonal skills
Teamwork/Leadership skills
Differentiated Instruction
Resources:
Google Docs
Wikis
40. Google Docs
3 Main Points:
Stored “On the Cloud”
Real-Time Collaboration
Revision History
Document Types:
Documents
Spreadsheets (Forms)
Presentations
Drawings
41. Google Docs
Applications for Teachers:
Collecting Information
Contact Information
Absence Request Form
Music Library Check-Out
Grade Book: On The Go!
Festival Management
Applications for Students
Collaborative Group Projects!
44. Google Docs for Students
Group Projects (Docs, Presentations):
Multiple Authors, One Doc
Real-Time Collaboration
Revision History
You can play big brother!
Student Leadership:
Uniform Check-Out
Music Library Additions
List of Equipment Needed
http://docs.google.com
46. Wikis
Group-Edited Website
Great for projects
requiring multiple pages
Safe and Secure
(Contained)
YOU have total control
http://www.wikispaces.com
http://pbworks.com
47. Legal Considerations*
Posting Student Content:
NEVER Full Names
First Names Only
Initials
Consent Form From Parents
Posting Media of Students
NEVER Full Names
Consent Form From Parents
Consult Your Administration
* I am NOT a lawyer!
48. Legal Considerations*
Closed Access Tools
Google Docs – Google Apps
Blogs – Edublogs
Wikis – WikiSpaces, PBWiki
General Rules of Thumb:
No Open Account Creation
NO Full Names!
No images/videos/recordings without consent
* I am NOT a lawyer!
50. Final Thoughts
The use of social networking tools should
ALWAYS be used to enhance your
curriculum, and NEVER be used to replace
your curriculum.
“Teach Music: The Technology Will Follow”
-Barbara Freedman, TI:ME Mike Kovins
Teacher of the Year
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Hinweis der Redaktion
[twitter]I am beginning my session: Social Networking for Music Educators. Join us using tag #timejen12![/twitter]
[twitter]All session materials are available at http://andyzweibel.com/timejen12 [/twitter]
[twitter]I will be sending out tweets using #timejen12 with discussion prompts – post your thoughts! We will be watching![/twitter]
[twitter]Web 2.0 is defined by Dynamic and Two-Way content[/twitter]
[twitter]The Four C’s of Social Networking: Creation, Connection, Conversation, Collaboration[/twitter]
[twitter]Resources for Creation: Blogging, Podcasting, RSS and Syndication[/twitter]
[twitter]How as a music educator can you use blogs to help your students?[/twitter]
[twitter]Example of blogging in the music class: classroom blog by @jimfrankel: http://bit.ly/e5xJFM[/twitter]
[twitter]How as a music educator can you use podcasting to help your students?[/twitter]
[twitter]Discussing RSS and Syndication: What is your favorite RSS Reader and Why?[/twitter]
[twitter]Shout out to Murray, the @MusicEdNews robot![/twitter]
[twitter]Resources for Connection: Facebook, LinkedIn[/twitter]
[twitter]It IS possible to be safe on Facebook![/twitter]
[twitter]What are your favorite Facebook resources?[/twitter]
[twitter]We’re looking at the @SouthDadeBand Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/southdadeband [/twitter]
[twitter]LinkedIn: PROFESSIONAL social networking. What are your favorite resources?[/twitter]Groups: MENC, Universities, etc.
[twitter]POLL time: Which statement best describes your teaching situation? http://pollev.com/timejen12 [/twitter]Press F5 or enter presentation mode to view the poll\r\nIn an emergency during your presentation, if the poll isn't showing, navigate to this link in your web browser:\r\nhttp://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTY2MTQ3MTg5OQIf you like, you can use this slide as a template for your own voting slides. You might use a slide like this if you feel your audience would benefit from the picture showing a text message on a phone.
[twitter]Resources for Conversation: Twitter,Google+, #mpln, Skype[/twitter]
[twitter]Say hi, where you are from, and why you love Twitter to the TI:ME/JEN attendees using #timejen12! We are watching! #musedchat #musiced[/twitter]
[twitter]Discussing #MusEdChat on Twitter! Which chat was YOUR favorite?[/twitter]
[twitter]Discussing the #mpln now! http://musicpln.org[/twitter]
[twitter]Moving on to Skype: How have YOU used it in your program?[/twitter]
[twitter]Resources for collaboration: Google Docs, Wikis[/twitter]
[twitter]How have you used Google Docs or Wikis in your classroom?[/twitter]
[twitter]FINAL THOUGHTS: What social networking tool helps YOU the most in the classroom?[/twitter]
[twitter]Wrapping up here,thanks so much for your help, PLN![/twitter]