Using blogs to develop a personal learning network
This document discusses using blogs to develop a personal learning network. It defines blogs as a contraction of "web log" that allows for spontaneous expression of thoughts online on almost any subject. Blogs can be personal, professional, or a combination of both. A personal learning network is an informal community that allows for reflection and lifelong learning through synchronous, asynchronous, and semi-synchronous engagement. Blogs are well-suited for semi-synchronous engagement as they can be updated in real-time or asynchronously. The document provides tips for using blogs effectively as part of a personal learning network such as being consistent, thoughtful, authentic, and engaging with readers while avoiding violations of privacy or responsibilities.
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- 1. Using Blogs to Develop a Personal Learning Network Amalia Cochran, MD, FACS, FCCM Burn Center at the University of Utah @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 2. Goals for the next 10 minutes Explain the idea of blogs Understand the spaces that blogs can occupy in medicine Recognize the value of personal learning networks @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 3. What is a blog? Contraction of “Web log” Almost ubiquitous presence on the internet Can find blogs on almost any subject you are interested in! “Spontaneous expression of instant thought.” - Andrew Sullivan “Why I Blog” (The Atlantic, November 2008) @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 4. Blog types in medicine The personal…the professional…the personal AND professional @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 5. Personal Learning Network Definition: An informal community that allows for reflection and collaboration as a life-long learning exercise Types: Synchronous Asynchronous Semisynchronous Blogs fill semisynchronous/asynchronous spaces because they can be almost real time…or when you have time @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 6. Using a blog effectively Be consistent Decide what your posting frequency is, then stick with it! Readers won’t “attach” to you unless you do so. Also…choose things that tend to be your “topics.” That also brings reader loyalty and interest Be thoughtful It’s not a rant. Or if you do want to rant, find a way to make it constructive/ thoughtful/ something others can learn from. It can be a great extension of your academic work and persona. Be authentic Unlike your professional writing, this is a place where people can really “hear” your voice. @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 8. Be aware Recognize your audience Do NOT commit a HIPAA violation. Please. I beg you. The Grandma C. Litmus Test: What would your Grandma think if she read what you are sharing? Recognize your responsibilities PLNs are a two-way street; engage with your readers! Recognize if you are going down the rabbit hole See next slide… @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 9. Stages of PLNs http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2384289406_e7ed48ae84.jpg @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com
- 10. A closing thought “Blogging, though, is where I have the most fun with [that] expertise, and make it the most freely available. “- Rohan Maitzen, PhD @AmaliaCochranMD AmaliaCochranMD.com