The document discusses the concept of Personal Learning Networks (PLN) and their role in self-directed learning, emphasizing the importance of digital presence and networking for professional development. It outlines tools and strategies for establishing an effective PLN, including social media platforms and online resources. The document also encourages a growth mindset and continual learning, while providing practical steps for engaging with networks and sharing knowledge.

1. Professional Development
Beyond UCSB: Using Personal
Learning Networks (PLN) for
Self-Directed Learning
Twitter: #pdcpln
Joe Sabado
Exec Director, SIS&T
Associate CIO for Student Affairs
Twitter: @joesabado
LinkedIn: /in/joesabado
Blog: www.joesabado.com
Email: sabado-j@sa.ucsb.edu

2. • Born in Philippines
• Immigrated to US in 1984
• Grew up in Salinas, Ca.
UCSB GAUCHO – CLASS OF 1997
Political Science BA/Minor in Asian Am
Studies

4. Privileged to lead SIS&T and work with amazing
friends/colleagues.

5. www.joesabado.com
My social media presence

6. www.joesabado.com
My social media presence

7. Thank you for attending this session.
What interested you in attending and
what would you like to get out of it?
Partner/Group

8. What is Personal Learning Network (PLN)?
My PLN as a Sample Model & Motivations for Engaging
General Principles/Advice
Practical Steps: Establishing online presence, pinterest, twitter, linkedin
Questions & Takeaways

9. “n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information,
usually online.” (Klingensmith, 2009)
PLN Defined

10. Why PLN?
Software Development
SIS&T
(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process
Analysis
General Business
Knowledge

11. Why PLN?
Software Development Asian American Issues
SIS&T
(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
Professional/Personal Interests
Student Affairs + Higher Ed
(theories, history, contemp.
issues, trends)
Social Justice
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process
Analysis
Consumer Tech Trends
(mobile, social media, cloud,
IoT, wearable)
General Business
Knowledge

12. Personal Learning Network
(formal & self-directed)
Why PLN?
Software Development Asian American Issues
SIS&T
(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
Professional/Personal Interests
Student Affairs + Higher Ed
(theories, history, contemp.
issues, trends)
Social Justice
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process
Analysis
Consumer Tech Trends
(mobile, social media, cloud,
IoT, wearable)
General Business
Knowledge

13. Personal Learning Network
(formal & self-directed)
Why PLN?
Software Development Asian American Issues
SIS&T
(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
Professional/Personal Interests
Student Affairs + Higher Ed
(theories, history, contemp.
issues, trends)
Social Justice
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process
Analysis
Career Aspirations/Growth &
Interests as Life-long Learner
Consumer Tech Trends
(mobile, social media, cloud,
IoT, wearable)
General Business
Knowledge

14. My PLN

15. My PLN in Detail

16. UCSB
 Formal ProDev Programs
 Gaucho Connections
 HR Academy
 Gaucho U
 IT Foundations
 Student Affairs
 SA Exec Group
 SA Foundations
 SA Management Dev Group
 SIS&T
 Online Resources
 Lynda.com
 UCSB Learning Center
 PluralSight
 Communities
 IT Community
 Colleagues
 Students
 APIA
My PLN - UCSB

17. Social Media / Technologies
 Social Networks
 Facebook
 Twitter
 Snapchat
 Instagram
 Pinterest
 Yik Yak
 LinkedIn
 Goodreads
 Videos
 YouTube
 Collaboration Tools
 Box
 Evernote
 One Note
 Google Apps
 Dropbox
 Blogs
 Bookmarking
 Pocket
 Conferencing tools
 Zoom
 Slack
 Google Hangout
 Other
 Kindle
 Khan Academy
 MOOC
 Slideshare
My PLN – Social Media / Technologies

18.  NASPA
 Conferences
 National
 WRCSAD
 Western Regional
 NUFP
 Webinars
 Knowledge Communities
 Technology kC
 API KC
My PLN – NASPA

19. Why PLN? – 1. Develop Digital Literacies

20. Why PLN? – 2. ConnectivismWhy PLN? – 2. Connectivism

21. Why PLN? – 2. Connectivism

22. Why PLN? – 2. Connectivism

23. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships

24. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships

25. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships

26. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (Collaborations)

27. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (NASPA Tech)
Torry @
NASPA 2016

28. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships

29. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships

30. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (IT Directors & Digital Leaders)

31. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (NASPA API KC)

32. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships

33. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (UCSB IT Foundations)

34. Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (NUFP)

35.  Identify areas of study to pursue.
 Experiment with learning resources and adjust accordingly.
 Have a plan and a self-imposed discipline to go with it.
 Provide value to your network.
 Share knowledge by sharing, producing content.
 Convert online relationships to face-to-face and towards
collaboration.
 If you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.
1. Self-directed learning requires discipline.
2. Build and maintain network.
3. Adopt a GROWTH MENTALITY.
General Advice

36.  Leadership/Management
 Student Affairs/Higher Education
 Information Technology, Social Media, Mobile, etc.
 Some apps/tech will work for a while, some don’t.
 New apps/tech introduced, some disappear.
 If you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.
 Dedicate time of each day to learn something new. With limited time,
mobile helps to access info anytime/anywhere/
Identify areas of study to pursue.
Experiment with learning resources and adjust accordingly.
Have a plan and a self-imposed discipline to go with it.
Self-directed learning requires discipline

37. My PLN - 2011

38. My PLN - 2016

39. Your Personal Learning Network

40. Your Personal Learning Network

41. Your Personal Learning Network
What are your thoughts so far/questions?
What can you recommend as
resources/networks for PLN?
Partner/Group

42. Your Personal Learning Network
STEPS TO ESTABLISHING
ONLINE PRESENCE

43. Establish Consistent Presence
http://namechk.com

44. Establish Consistent Presence
http://about.me http://weebly.com

45. Your Personal Learning Network
PINTEREST

46. Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
http://www.pinterest.com

47. Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
Search “personal learning network”

48. Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
One result for “personal learning network”

49. Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
Saved to board - “personal learning network”

50. Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
“personal learning network” board

51. Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
Search: “twitter for student affairs”

52. Your Personal Learning Network
TWITTER

53. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com
 Claim your handle
(@josieahlquist)
 Complete your profile
 Upload professional
photo/ background
image
 Use lists to manage
followers
 Use hashtags related to
your academic fields/
career
 Participate in chats

54. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com
Twitter basics
Terms: What to Tweet/Do:
• @username
• RT: Retweet
• #: hashtag (digital marker)
• DM: Direct messages (private)
• Use “Find People” link or
search for keywords to find
people to follow
• Ask for help/advice
• Ask for recommended books,
programs, professional
experience
• Converse with other students
with same interests
• Share your activities/projects

55. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

56. Your Personal Learning Network
LINKEDIN

57. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com
 Create complete
profile (100%)
 Get recommendations
 Position for Google
search (use your
name, keywords)
 Expand networks in
your academic
fields/intended career
 Participate or start a
group
 Use application to
showcase work
(slideshare)

58. SUMMARY

59. 1. PLN requires a growth mindset
2. It’s about building relationships by providing value/engaging with your
networks.
3. If you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.
General Advice

60. One More Thing ….
Would you be interested in learning/leading future
opportunities (learn-at-lunch, etc) sessions to talk about PLN,
learn how to use social media?
Email: joesabado@ucsb.edu
Twitter: @joesabado
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joesabado
Instagram: @joesabado
Snapchat: @joesabado

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