William King and Allen Martin presented on harnessing the power of social media for school administrators. They discussed how social media is an important tool for school leaders to engage with students, staff, and the community. They provided an overview of popular social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and blogs and how administrators can use each one to share school news, promote events, and facilitate professional learning and collaboration among educators.

1. Social Media for School
Administrators:
Harnessing its power for good
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2. William King
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Freshman Principal at Bowling Green HS
Co-Founder TeachMeet Kentucky
TeachMeet Nashville & New Jersey
wkingbg - Gmail, Twitter, Instagram, G+
270.779.3692

3. Allen Martin
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Technology Integration Specialist for
Bowling Green Independent Schools
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Co-Founder TeachMeet Kentucky
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TeachMeet Nashville & New Jersey
allenraymartin - Gmail, Twitter

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6. Social Media is NOT an
option anymore
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We are supposed to be leaders, right?
Your school is already sending a message...
You have the power to lead the
conversation!

7. Powerful Social Media
Tools
Twitter
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Instagram
Facebook
Blogs

8. Twitter
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Social Networking/Micro Blogging site
Post are limited to 140 characters
Access twitter via computer, text, cell

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13. Professional Learning
Network
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14. Get your Staff on Twitter!
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24/7 access to educators
24/7 opportunities for professional learning
Get ideas for your classroom
Stay current in your field
Collaborate with professionals
Involve your students
Backchannel during class, meetings, PD
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15. Twitter Chats
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16. Facebook
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17. Facebook
• Share school news
• Connect with students and families
• Share upcoming events
• Make school announcements
• Promote school culture
• Share photos and videos
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18. Instagram
• Photo/video sharing social network
• Posts can also be sent to Twitter, FB, etc
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25. Ways to Use Instagram
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26. Blogging
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27. Need more Tools?
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32. Collaborate with US
@allenraymartin
@wkingbg
allenraymartin@gmail
wkingbg@gmail
TMKY.WIKISPACES.COM
http://alstechtime.blogspot.com
http://about.me/WilliamKing
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