Social Networking & PLNs
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Presentation given during the BaW 2013 TESOL EVO workshops online http://baw2013.pbworks.com/w/page/63107161/GrahamStanley (recording of webinar available to watch here) Informed by work on the aPLaNet project: http://aplanet-project.org
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- 1. Using Social Networks When creating your PLN Becoming a Webhead January 28th 2013 Graham Stanley blogefl@gmail.com http://blog-efl.blogspot.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarikb/2821633690/
- 2. about aPLaNet The aPLaNet project is a European Union funded project for language educators all over the Europe, especially those who are new or do not use Internet social networks (SN) but wish to learn more and build their own Personal Learning Network (PLN) for professional development purposes. Find out more here: http://aplanet-project.eu Disclaimer: The aPLaNet project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
- 3. help with PLNs APLaNeT Seven Partners: ISTEK, Turkey University West Scotland, UK Sofia University, Bulgaria British Council, Spain EuroEd Foundation, Romania CELT Athens, Greece Pelikan, Czech Republic Associate Partners 140 institutions from 33 countries http://aplanet-project.org/ http://aplanet-project.eu/
- 4. Why should educators network?
- 6. LMS Learning Management System VLE Virtual Learning Environment = institution managed system
- 8. http://www.facebook.com PLE & PLN http://blog-efl.blogspot.com.es/ personal personal learning learning environment network 1,900 friends = TOOLS = PEOPLE 5,000 followers http://www.twitter.com
- 11. 1) Create an account and choose a name http://www.twitter.com/grahamstanley
- 12. What is this Twitter thing anyway? 2) Post your first message I'm having a nice cup of tea It's a lovely day! Where are all the people? Hello world! What's so special about Twitter? What's for lunch?
- 13. 3) Follow people and be followed find someone interesting and follow them follow people who are interested in the same things as you Get someone who's well-known to introduce you to the Twittersphere
- 14. 4) Participate join a discussion – e.g. #eltchat share an interesting link ask a question respond to people with @ tell everyone how you feel pick a fight
- 15. Using a Twitter client - Tweetdeck http://www.tweetdeck.com
- 16. Always on 24/7 instant support Global staffroom http://www.flickr.com/photos/tsevis/3486977626/
- 17. Don' be afraid of followers http://www.flickr.com/photos/superamit/3886055392/
- 19. Build your PLN organically Follow like minded people Make use of Twitter lists http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilse/3389565299/
- 20. Let yourself be distracted at first... http://www.flickr.com/photos/passiveaggressive/528463396/
- 21. But don't let it take over …....................your life http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianpayne/3359866774/
- 22. Learn the lingo... #ff twit RT DM hashtag (#) @ tweet http://www.flickr.com/photos/toonz/3677263997/
- 23. but... http://eltchat.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/actiondatsun/2099869248/
- 24. Find it useful? Fly the flag http://www.flickr.com/photos/xotoko/2382680812/
- 25. Twitter for mobile http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevegarfield/3616155715/
- 31. before twitter... http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheepses
- 45. Twitter or Facebook? Facebook or LinkedIn? LinkedIn or Ning? Ning or Edmodo?
- 46. about aPLaNet The aPLaNet project is a European Union funded project for language educators all over the Europe, especially those who are new or do not use Internet social networks (SN) but wish to learn more and build their own Personal Learning Network (PLN) for professional development purposes. Find out more here: http://aplanet-project.eu Disclaimer: The aPLaNet project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
- 47. Thank you any questions? http://twitter.com/grahamstanley
Editor's Notes
- Give a very brief overview of the aPLaNet project: Q: Who is it aimed at? A: European language educators, but open to all Q: What are our aims? A: We want to help and encourage those who are reluctant or shy to use ICT, SN or build a PLN on their own through mentoring and providing materials for self-access.
- The British Council is involved n a European Union funded project under the lifelong learning programme to help teachers build and effectively use a PLN (Personal Learning Environment) The importance of building your own PLN can be understood by looking at the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) and how it is ineffective for lifelong learning. VLEs such as Moodle or Blackboard are institution owned and so when a learner stops studying at the organisation that owns it, or if a teacher changes jobs, all of the content that this person has created, and all of the connections that they have made, generally disappear, as the person is removed from the organisation's system. Because of this, encouraging people to build their own, personal learning environment, and connect to people (i.e. the PLN) means a more durable system for learning and development is created and which is owned by the individual Our aim in aPLaNet is to make more teachers aware of how they can do this, and to provide mentors to help them through the early stages of developing their own PLN
- Social networking is becoming one of the most popular places for language learners and teachers to connect Many teachers and learners are now building 'Personal Learning Networks' using tools such as Twitter as the hub. As recent news events has shown us, Twitter is one of the best ways of receiving instant information from around the world. As a teacher, building a large network of other teachers using tools such as Twitter gives you access to a wealth of collective knowledge and intelligence. It works best when you connect to a very large number of people and when you participate actively, sharing with the community. For many teachers, Twitter has become the first port of call when looking for ideas or resources for class and there are a number of excellent regular discussions that take place such as #educhat and #eltchat which enable continuing professional development to take place in a relaxed and friendly way online.
- Give a very brief overview of the aPLaNet project: Q: Who is it aimed at? A: European language educators, but open to all Q: What are our aims? A: We want to help and encourage those who are reluctant or shy to use ICT, SN or build a PLN on their own through mentoring and providing materials for self-access.