The document provides 5 trends and 5 steps for effective networking. The 5 trends are: 1) viral networking using tools like Twitter, Diigo, Delicious, and Pulse; 2) social networking using tools like Wikispaces, Ning, and EdNA groups; 3) blogging; 4) virtual conferencing; and 5) blending multiple Web 2.0 tools. The 5 steps are: 1) create accounts and connect with others; 2) join groups and create profiles; 3) create and participate in blogs; 4) participate in virtual events; and 5) select blended tools and integrate them into an e-learning plan. The overall message is about using various online tools and practices to proactively network

1. How do you network? 5 trends and 5 steps

2. Be pro-active Trend 1: Viral networking Twitter Diigo Del.icio.us Pulse Linked-Up Step 1: Jump in Create your account (s) Plan to make regular contact Search for friends Send a bookmark, message or connectivity request Bookmark where your friends go

3. Be collaborative Trend 3: Social Networking Wikispaces Ning EdNA groups (Moodle) Podcasts and You Tube RSS feeds Step 3: Join up and create a profile Share your opinions , files or images Create conversations Create stories or movies Pull it to you with RSS

4. Be reflective Trend 3: Blogging Step 3: Create a blog Add a post to your blog Post a comment on a blog Send a link about a blog Add a link to your blog

5. Be responsive Trend 4: Virtual conferencing Step 4: Participate in an event Moderate in a virtual room Schedule an event Facilitate an event Send a link about your event

6. Be innovative Trend 5: Blending Step 5: Select two or more Web 2.0 tools Explore their relevance to you Create an e-learning plan that includes these tools and practices Implement Integrate

7. Become a networker