Social Networks Aren't Just for Kids (LL2007 9B)
| Session Overview | |
| Presenter(s): | Tim Hawes |
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| Session Time: | May 8, 2007
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Number: | LL2007 9B |
| Presenter Bio: | Tim is Vice Principal with the Ottawa-Carleton DSB. His current position is as the Assistant manager of the OCDSB's combined "Business and Learning Technologies" department. Tim is also a member of the Ontario Software Acquisition Purchasing Advisory (OSAPAC) Committee. |
[edit] Session Description
Social Networking isn't just for kids! Although there is lots of media coverage about the dangers of social networking, it is critical that educators get a handle on this evolving medium and discover its potential. This session will focus on the technology and trends of “web 2.0” and delve into how K-12 educators can “get their feet wet” with a new social network and professional learning community developed just for them - http://www.commun-IT.org
(My powerpoint from this session is now available here: http://www.commun-it.org/community/leadandlearn/files/31/113/socialnetworking.ppt)
[edit] Session Notes and Reflection
I'm very much interested in hearing from participants about how their districts view social networking.
- Do you "block" access to it?
- Do you encourage it amongst teachers?
- Do your professional learning community activities actually include much network building? (with or without online components)
- Does you district allow teachers to have a strong say in how discussion boards/conferences are setup in you email/collaboration platform? (e.g. FirstClass)