Kathleen C. Murphy presented on the social media tools she explored in her final presentation for a summer 2013 session. She found Twitter, TeamShare, NetVibes, and Diigo to be the most useful tools. Twitter allowed for concise information sharing and further exploration. TeamShare was already used but she learned more capabilities. NetVibes provided an at-a-glance view of resources. Diigo was more accessible than browser bookmarks. She succeeded in connecting with colleagues, exploring resources, and taking her use of the tools to the next level. Challenges included limited TeamShare permissions and too much information to consume. She hoped to try more advanced Twitter features and explore other tools. The online course format

1. Social Media
for Educators
Final Presentation
Kathleen C. Murphy
Summer Session 2013 1

2. Accomplishments – Tools for Continuous Learning
Micro Blogging with
Twitter
Social Bookmarking
with
Diigo
Social Networking
with
NetVibes
Web 2.0 Connecting,
Collaborating,
Creating with
TeamShare
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3. 3
Voted Most Useful
 All the tolls explored in depth are useful. My ranking...
1. Twitter
– A streamlined delivery system for information
– 140 character synopsis invites you to take a deeper dive (or not)
2. TeamShare
– A tool that I was already using: this course pushed me to learn
more.
 RSS, Search, Blog, Wiki, Site Aggregator
3. NetVibes
– An at-a-glance view of numerous resources
– Dashboards support topics/projects for work and exploration
4. Diigo
– More assessable and transparent than the Favorites/Bookmarking
feature in browsers

4. 4
Successes Challenges
Reconnected with K-12 colleagues TeamShare permissions
Connected with colleagues at work and
with Nemours public presence
Free tools vs. Nemours proprietary
information
Explored resources in my public library Too much information – too little time!
Took Twitter to the next level
Following more
Tweeting more
Favorites
Lists
Hashtags
Direct Messaging
Things I would like to try
A tweetup
A group chat – designating a #
#followfriday
Features of Facebook and
LinkedIn
SecondLife
Explain Everything app
Took TeamShare to the next level Finding healthcare on Diigo
Learned to use RSS Feeds – these
combined with Twitter are a great way to
keep my finger on the pulse of the world
of healthcare

5. 5
Moodle and Online Learning
At first I thought, “this is rather rudimentary.”
But you know what? It got the job done.
The site provided enough direction and resources to get me started.
And the instructor was an online message away when I needed him.
This course helped to attain a personal goal – maintaining my
certification. It was relevant to my current work. And it satisfied my
desire to learn and grow. And I liked the independence the course
provided – to learn anywhere, anytime.

6. Portfolio – Micro Blogging withTwitter
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7. Portfolio – Micro Blogging withTwitter
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8. Portfolio – Micro Blogging withTwitter
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9. Portfolio – Micro Blogging withTwitter
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10. Portfolio Social Bookmarking using Diigo
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11. Portfolio - Social Networking with NetVibes
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“…if design is important to you and you are comfortable in the NetVibes
environment, it may be your choice.”
– Mary Ann Harlan – author of Personal Learning Networks: Professional Development for the Isolated School Librarian

12. Portfolio – Web 2.0 using TeamShare
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13. Portfolio – Web 2.0 using TeamShare
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14. Portfolio – Web 2.0 using TeamShare
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15. Portfolio – Web 2.0 using TeamShare
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16. Thank you for being the guide on the side!
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