Connect with Bio-Link using Social Media Tools

Connect with Bio-Link using Social Media Tools
Bio-Link's 12th Annual National Fellows Forum
June 4, 2010
Dr. Patricia Delich

Today’s Agenda
Defining social media & Web 2.0
Why use social media?
Concerns in using social media
Hands-on with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Bio-Link’s Listserv, and RSS

Keywords for Each Technology Era
From the upcoming book Innovations in Education (2010)in the chapter Emerging Technologies in e-Learning by Delich, Kelly, & McIntosh.

What is Web 2.0?
Application platform: Web-based tools that enables interactivity for communication, collaboration, content creation, sharing.
A practice: can redefine teaching and learning.
A philosophy: democratizing the Web. (O’Reilly)
“Web 2.0 is centered on communication—the ability to interconnect with content, ideas, and with those who create them. Social networking is a keyword for Web 2.0.”
Patricia Delichhttp://bit.ly/web2pedagogy

Clickable map at: informationarchitects.jp/start

What is Social Media?
Interactivity is a key component
Based on participation
User-created content
A technology platform to create content, not just consume it
“Social media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.”
- Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)
http://bit.ly/ci3MIX

Why use social media tools?
Stay connected with Bio-Link colleagues
Stay up-to-date in your field of interests
Share resources
Promote your events
Discover new connections (people and resources)

Your Concerns in Using Social Media

Google Yourself
Search for your name, email address, etc. every once in awhile.
Set up a Google Alert
www.google.com/alerts

Facebook
What is Facebook
A global social networking web site.
Why use it
To share links, photos, and videos; for discussions, and to email those who can't get Bio-Link’s Yahoo listserv emails.
Howto Guide:Bio-Link on Facebook
http://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/facebook
www.facebook.com

LinkedIn
What is LinkedIn
A business-oriented social networking site.
Why use it
For professional networking and résumé posting. Great for job searches, finding where classmates are working, and staying in touch.
How to Guide: Bio-Link on LinkedIn
http://bio-link.or/events/SFF2010/linkedin
www.linkedin.com

Twitter
What is Twitter
A social networking and micro-blogging service that enables users to send and read messages.
Why use it
To share links and short anecdotes from conferences and talks.
How to Guide: Bio-Link on Twitter
http://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/twitter
www.twitter.com

Bio-Link’s Listserv
What is Bio-Link’s Listserv
An electronic mailing list application used to deliver group emails directly to an email inbox.
Why use it
To communicate via email for sending and receiving announcements, posting questions, etc.
How to Guide: Bio-Link’s Listserv
http://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/listserv
bio-link-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Bio-Link’s RSS Feed
What is Bio-Link’s RSS Feed
For publishing frequently used media such as news, blogs, audio, video, etc.
Why use it
A fast and easy way to read Bio-Link’s blog posts.
How to Guide: Using RSS Feeds with Bio-Link
http://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/rss
www.bio-link.org/home/rss.xml

Resources
bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/socialmedia

Last Year’s Presentation
How to Create a Wiki to Support Collaboration and Information Dissemination
Abstract:
Wikis are web sites that provide an easy-to-use platform for collaboration and information dissemination. This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of wikis, why you would want to create one, and how to create one. During this workshop, participants will create their own wiki in a supportive environment.
biolinkwikiworkshop.pbworks.com

Image Attribution
Slide 1: Logos from: Bio-Link, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yahoo Groups, and RSS.
Slide 2: www.flickr.com/photos/34145688@N00/84796578 by: arquera
Slide 5: informationarchitects.jp/start by: Information Architects
Slide 6: www.flickr.com/photos/careers/2935895182 by: Werkplay
Slide 7: www.overskrift.dk/images/blog/Web20logos-small.jpg
Slide 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFZ0z5Fm-Ng by: Socialnomics09
Slide 9: www.flickr.com/photos/fredcavazza/3428921418 by: fredcavazza
Slide 12: www.google.com/alerts
Slide 13: Logo from Facebook
Slide 14: Logo from LinkedIn
Slide 15: Logo from Twitter
Slide 16: Logo from Yahoo Groups
Slide 17: RSS Logo
Slide 18: Bio-Link logo
Slide 19: Screenshot from biolinkwikiworkshop.pbworks.com

Contact Info
Dr. Patricia Delich
pdelich@elearningnetworks.com
http://elearningnetworks.com

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