A presentation for The Association of Early Learning Leaders about how LinkedIn can be used by administrators for professional development, building partnerships, fund development and career development. An update of one of my classic sessions.

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"Propersonal" Networking: UsingLinkedIn for Early ChildhoodProgramAdministrators
Fran Sokol Simon
Engagement Strategies, LLC
Sponsored by
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Fran Sokol Simon
Engagement Strategies, LLC
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Setting the stage: WHY….
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4. Social Media=
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5. LinkedIn
Slow, Robust, Deep & Broad
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“Propersonal” Networking
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If you post, you can’t hide on LinkedIn
•Not anonymous
•Connected to your profile
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What’s so great about LI?
•> 200 million members
•2 new members per second
•over 20 million students & recent graduates
Professional networking
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This is early education! Why do we need professional networking?
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LinkedIn is about…
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With whom
should I connect?

12. •Learn
•Connect
•Share ideas
•Get new ideas
•Build partnerships
What can you do with LinkedIn?
Participate in trustworthy professional learning networks
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What should you post?
•Questions
•Tips
•Resources
•Blog posts
•Videos
•Email newsletters
•Events
•News
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LinkedIn is not the site for promoting your program to parents*
* Follow the rules of the groups in which you post

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#1 Misconception
It’s ONLY for job searching
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#2 Misconception
Build it and they will come
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You have to make something happen
That’s why they call it “interactive”
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OK, so… HOW
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Core
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•Professional Profiles
•Groups
•Status updates
•Company Profiles

20. LinkedIn Tools
LinkedIn Browser Toolbar
Sharaholic
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Make your profile public!
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Now What? Demo
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Godo it!
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25. •Gr8 Profile
•Connect with people:
•You know
•You need to know
•Who know people you need to
know
•Update Status
•Join groups, respond and share
•Ask and answer questions
Become a LinkedIn Superhero!
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Email: Fran.Simon@EngageStrat.com
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