training given for library media specialists

1. Using Social Media to Create a Personal Learning Network Michelle Wilson, LMS North Highland Elementary Jefferson County Library Media PD Conference 2009

3. How can I use social media to create a PLN? Use these new tools to learn new things that will help you do your job better! Use these tools to produce new, useful information for other teacher librarians!

4. What good is this to me? Lack of PD funding for eminent future Using cutting edge technology Learning the newest, best, and most useful information Connecting with students

5. Is it much trouble? Expect a learning curve, but maintain learning as your priority Commit, and try one type of social media at a time. Choose your connections wisely! Devote any amount of time.

6. Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal? INFORMATION!

7. Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal? INFORMATION!

8. Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal? INFORMATION! Google search produces quantity, social media searches produce quality Database searches still relevant!

9. Why do YOU think this social media thing is such a big deal? Connections! Twitter: Librarians from Egypt, Australia, California, Canada, Boston, Vermont, and the Philippines! Delicious bookmarking: global network TeacherTube: national network of like-minded professionals Blogs: Using Google Reader to stream all the blogs I follow about teaching, technology, and library media instruction

10. How to Get Started Twitter.com Delicious.com Find a few good blogs: create a Google account, and start using Google Reader to collect new posts! Remember to make learning a priority, and once you grow in confidence, begin to contribute to the great pot of knowledge!

11. Safe and Responsible Use Twitter: Complete your bio so that other teachers will know you are legit. Go private to protect yourself from being “followed” by undesirables. Blogs: No matter who recommends a blog, check it out yourself before subscribing to its feed. Time management! Personal/professional

12. For another time…. How could you use social media with your STUDENTS?

13. Pop Quiz! Name 1 social media tool. What is a PLN? Name 1 reason you should try creating a PLN with social media. What is 1 social media tool you will try this year to make yourself a better library media specialist?

14. Need more information? Twitter: @mwilson518 Delicious, TeacherTube, & SlideShare: mwilson518 Email: mwilson518@gmail.com or mwilson@jefcoed.com School phone: 205-379-4950 Wiki: nhestechspace.wikispaces.com and nheskids.wikispaces.com Blog: knowingbooks.blogspot.com