Social Networking

1. Presentation by Darlene Marquardt and Jessica Voas Social Networking Tips � Tricks and Resources

2. Objectives To learn how social networking technologies impact our lives as teachers To gain resources to use in our classrooms and in our personal life. To include some tips on using social networking in the classroom Participants will demonstrate knowledge of social networking by becoming a part of OBEA�s facebook and ning pages Participants will take home a list of ideas and resources for applying this technology for their professional and personal use Participants will take home tips for using social networking in the classroom

3. You�re Here, Now What? As business teachers we use computers basically all of the time. I have heard some say that they are on the computer during the day and they don�t want to touch a computer when they get home. I say you are missing out on a huge opportunity to deepen your teaching .. and work deep instead of broad.. You are here, now what? In today�s session you will learn about technology and how it can impact your life and your classroom. Our focus will be on social networking and how it can impact us professionally as well as personally. Our lives are full of various things that bombard us on a daily basis. As business teachers we use computers basically all of the time. I have heard some say that they are on the computer during the day and they don�t want to touch a computer when they get home. I say you are missing out on a huge opportunity to deepen your teaching .. and work deep instead of broad.. You are here, now what? In today�s session you will learn about technology and how it can impact your life and your classroom. Our focus will be on social networking and how it can impact us professionally as well as personally. Our lives are full of various things that bombard us on a daily basis. As business teachers we use computers basically all of the time. I have heard some say that they are on the computer during the day and they don�t want to touch a computer when they get home. I say you are missing out on a huge opportunity to deepen your teaching .. and work deep instead of broad..

4. Keeping Yourself in Tune As teachers we tend to get totally into our own little world. We are busy preparing lessons and making sure the technology the kids need to use at school is working properly and making sure they are behaving appropriately on the computers and we are doing fund raisers for FBLA or whatever leadership organization our kids are involved with. We may be class advisors or yearbook advisors and the list goes on and on. The question comes up.. when do you have time to enrich yourself. What have you done for YOU. As teachers we tend to get totally into our own little world. We are busy preparing lessons and making sure the technology the kids need to use at school is working properly and making sure they are behaving appropriately on the computers and we are doing fund raisers for FBLA or whatever leadership organization our kids are involved with. We may be class advisors or yearbook advisors and the list goes on and on. The question comes up.. when do you have time to enrich yourself. What have you done for YOU. As teachers we tend to get totally into our own little world. We are busy preparing lessons and making sure the technology the kids need to use at school is working properly and making sure they are behaving appropriately on the computers and we are doing fund raisers for FBLA or whatever leadership organization our kids are involved with. We may be class advisors or yearbook advisors and the list goes on and on. The question comes up.. when do you have time to enrich yourself. What have you done for YOU.

5. All of us here today need to be connected with each other all year long and not just one weekend in October. And on top of that we can connect with teachers all over the US and even the world who teach what we teach and have the same successes and frustrations that we have. We are not alone. We are not islands. Hopefully today we can give you some tips and resources and ideas and ways to connect with other teachers. All of us here today need to be connected with each other all year long and not just one weekend in October. And on top of that we can connect with teachers all over the US and even the world who teach what we teach and have the same successes and frustrations that we have. We are not alone. We are not islands.Hopefully today we can give you some tips and resources and ideas and ways to connect with other teachers. All of us here today need to be connected with each other all year long and not just one weekend in October. And on top of that we can connect with teachers all over the US and even the world who teach what we teach and have the same successes and frustrations that we have. We are not alone. We are not islands.

6. Collaboration Some of the most important forms of professional learning and problem solving occur in group settings. PLC � Professional Learning Communities are being emphasized in our schools this year and what we will learn today will broaden our Community. Just read slide � talk impromptu about the PLC�s being required in our schools, at least in mine.Just read slide � talk impromptu about the PLC�s being required in our schools, at least in mine.

7. PLC � face to face or online? While collaborative, face-to-face professional learning and work are the hallmarks of a school culture that assumes collective responsibility for student learning, technology will increasingly provide a means for new and different forms of collaboration. Technology will enable teachers and administrators from around the country and world to share ideas, strategies, and tools with one another in ways that will dramatically increase the number of collaborative links among educators. But electronic forms of such work will also present teachers and administrators with new challenges whose outlines are only becoming dimly visible as larger numbers of educators begin to use these processes to strengthen their teaching and leadership practices. Read.. Impromptu also if something comes to the brain.Read.. Impromptu also if something comes to the brain.

8. Educators engaging in collaborative efforts may at first fail to realize the full potential of collaborative groups to exercise greater freedom, independence,or discretion in their decision making and choices of action. To attain this we must establish new work paradigms � brainstorm new ways for achieving their instructional and educational objectives Social Networking provides a vital, alive and very real way to attain the collaboration requirements that our districts are placing upon us.

9. Professional Development Improving professional learning for educators is a crucial step in transforming schools and improving academic achievement Professional learning must be planned and organized to engage all teachers regularly and to benefit all students

10. Professional Development must be high quality, sustained throughout the year at every grade level and content area and connected to practice. Teachers need at least 50 hours in a given area to improve their skills and student learning in a particular area. Majority of teachers receive about 16 hours in a 12-month period. Intensive Professional Development Initiatives that offered an average of 49 hours in a year showed a positive and significant effect on student achievement (approximately 21 percentile points)

11. Collaboration Professional development should build strong working relationships among teachers Research shows that this type of collaboration builds productive working relationships and that there is a more willingness to share practices and try new ways of solving problems in practice

12. The Learning Leader Leverage for improved performance happens through networks, not individuals. It helps build systematic improvement. If the only source of inspiration for improvement is in the imprecations of the individual leader, then islands of excellence may result and be recognized but long term system-wide improvement will only an illusion.If the only source of inspiration for improvement is in the imprecations of the individual leader, then islands of excellence may result and be recognized but long term system-wide improvement will only an illusion.

13. SOCIAL NETWORKING

14. Is it the Dark Side? Hardly Let�s consider the possibilities FaceBook � MySpace � Ning � LinkedIn and others Twitter What do they have to offer? Why social networking you ask? Myspace, Facebook and others � some of which we will learn about today.. do we just hear the scary things about them� kids posting things from the dark side? Believe me there are as many positives about social networking .. Why social networking you ask? Myspace, Facebook and others � some of which we will learn about today.. do we just hear the scary things about them� kids posting things from the dark side? Believe me there are as many positives about social networking ..

15. Today�s social networking has turned the corner. Key Word: COMMUNICATION Today�s kids have shown measured improvement in their writing skills because they are communicating Yes we have to correct their abbreviations or cyber language if you will.. but they ARE communicating much more than ever in history. There are many ways to communication.. through pictures � through words � through blogs and podcasts.. We do have obstacles to overcome sometimes.. often if we try to use networking at school we are blocked due to school security systems.. so it may require working on our networking skills at home. We might be limited in our knowledge and technological support.. There are many ways to communication.. through pictures � through words � through blogs and podcasts.. We do have obstacles to overcome sometimes.. often if we try to use networking at school we are blocked due to school security systems.. so it may require working on our networking skills at home. We might be limited in our knowledge and technological support..

16. Communication is a basic goal of all education. This is communicating creativity, ideas and solutions. Our kids are going to use the technology regardless of us. We need to be steps ahead of them instead of trailing along behind. With students we have to watch for the use of the technologies inappropriately. They haven�t mastered the skills of making good choices altogether. Hopefully that isn�t an issue with us as adults. Privacy concerns are an issue. However on the positive side. The major social networking entities have tightened up security issues and rarely is privacy an issue. We choose how much information to allow others to view .. it is totally our choice who sees it and how much we tell.With students we have to watch for the use of the technologies inappropriately. They haven�t mastered the skills of making good choices altogether. Hopefully that isn�t an issue with us as adults. Privacy concerns are an issue. However on the positive side. The major social networking entities have tightened up security issues and rarely is privacy an issue. We choose how much information to allow others to view .. it is totally our choice who sees it and how much we tell.

17. Computers are like pianos.. if you are going to get proficient on them, the skill needs to be practiced

18. GLOBAL connections We increase our supply of learning and teaching resources and we are building community within our profession. Many of the tools we have at our fingertips are free and that is always a positive. Communication and collaboration between teachers is essential for professional learning and growing. Our school districts or community colleges expect that we are constantly learning and keeping on the cutting edge of what is going on in our subject area. Positives - we make GLOBAL connections. We increase our supply of learning and teaching resources and we are building community within our profession. Many of the tools we have at our fingertips are free and that is always a positive.Positives - we make GLOBAL connections. We increase our supply of learning and teaching resources and we are building community within our profession. Many of the tools we have at our fingertips are free and that is always a positive.

19. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP The internet and the connection to each other increases our information fluency and our knowledge and hopefully our teaching and communicating with our student skills. We also develop and strengthen our critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills and in turn help our students to do the same. We become DIGITAL CITIZENS� WE OWN DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP. Communication and collaboration between teachers is essential for professional learning and growing. Our school districts or community colleges expect that we are constantly learning and keeping on the cutting edge of what is going on in our subject area. The internet and the connection to each other increases our information fluency and our knowledge and hopefully our teaching and communicating with our student skills. We also develop and strengthen our critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills and in turn help our students to do the same.Communication and collaboration between teachers is essential for professional learning and growing. Our school districts or community colleges expect that we are constantly learning and keeping on the cutting edge of what is going on in our subject area. The internet and the connection to each other increases our information fluency and our knowledge and hopefully our teaching and communicating with our student skills. We also develop and strengthen our critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills and in turn help our students to do the same.

20. Social networking services are changing the ways in which people use and engage with the Internet and with each other. Young people, particularly, are quick to use the new technology in ways that increasingly blur the boundaries between online and offline activities. Social networking services are also developing rapidly as technology changes with new mobile dimensions and features. We need to be among the first to exploit the positive opportunities and benefits of new and emerging services, but we are also the first to have to negotiate appropriate behaviors within the new communities, and to have to identify and manage risk. Social networking services are on the rise globally and according to some surveys they found evidence that more adults use social networking sites than ever before. Social networking services are also developing rapidly as technology changes with new mobile dimensions and features. We need to be among the first to exploit the positive opportunities and benefits of new and emerging services, but we are also the first to have to negotiate appropriate behaviors within the new communities, and to have to identify and manage risk. Social networking services are on the rise globally and according to some surveys they found evidence that more adults use social networking sites than ever before.

21. PIONEERS We need to be among the first to exploit the positive opportunities and benefits of new and emerging services

22. Types of Services profile focused � activities center around web pages that contain information about the activities, interests and likes (and dislikes) of each member. Examples: MySpace and Facebook The most popular dedicated social networking sites are MySpace and Facebook These types of social networking services are profile focused � activities center around web pages that contain information about the activities, interests and likes (and dislikes) of each member. While the number of visitors to social networking sites is increasing, so too are the numbers of new services being launched, along with the number of longstanding (within the relatively brief lifespan of the Internet) websites that are adding, developing or refining social networking service features or tools The most popular dedicated social networking sites are MySpace and Facebook These types of social networking services are profile focused � activities center around web pages that contain information about the activities, interests and likes (and dislikes) of each member. While the number of visitors to social networking sites is increasing, so too are the numbers of new services being launched, along with the number of longstanding (within the relatively brief lifespan of the Internet) websites that are adding, developing or refining social networking service features or tools

23. Games-based and mobile-phone-based social networking services that interact with existing web-based platforms or new mobile-focused communities are rapidly developing areas

24. Definition Social networking services can be broadly defined as Internet- or mobile-device-based social spaces designed to facilitate communication, collaboration and content sharing across networks of contacts. Social networking services allow users to manage, build and represent their social networks online. Services usually (but not always) include other individuals; they might also include the profiles of events, companies, even political parties. They may let you add anyone in the network as your friend or contact, or they might ask both parties to agree all connections. Social networking services allow users to manage, build and represent their social networks online. Services usually (but not always) include other individuals; they might also include the profiles of events, companies, even political parties. They may let you add anyone in the network as your friend or contact, or they might ask both parties to agree all connections.

25. Your level of Control keep your information private (i.e. be seen by only those to whom you give permission) or restrict the visibility of your information to: signed-in service members only people on your contacts list particular groups of service users make your information public so that even people who are not members or are not signed in as members of the service can see it. Social networking services typically support the public display of networks, although they may offer privacy restrictions or facilitate closed communities. Permissions are a very important feature of most social networking services. They allow members and groups to control who can access their profiles, information, connections and spaces, as well as determining degrees of access. The level of granularity and control varies from service to service, but typically settings allow you to: Social networking services typically support the public display of networks, although they may offer privacy restrictions or facilitate closed communities. Permissions are a very important feature of most social networking services. They allow members and groups to control who can access their profiles, information, connections and spaces, as well as determining degrees of access. The level of granularity and control varies from service to service, but typically settings allow you to:

26. Social networking sites vary in the types of tools and functionality and basically have three common elements: a member profile (in their definition this is always a web page), the ability to add other members to a contact list, and supported interaction between members of contact lists (interaction varies greatly, and there will typically be some degree of interaction facilitated between people who are not on each other�s contacts lists Through these combinations of privacy settings, users can manage a range of different relationships online, as well as manage their online presence � how they appear to friends, acquaintances or the general public. Managing relationships online and managing your online presence are key to having fun with and using social networks safely. However, the speed of the development of social networking services may mean that young people are more likely to have developed personal strategies or learnt from peers than from formal instruction and support from adults. Social networking sites vary in the types of tools and functionality and basically have three common elements: a member profile (in their definition this is always a web page), the ability to add other members to a contact list, and supported interaction between members of contact lists (interaction varies greatly, and there will typically be some degree of interaction facilitated between people who are not on each other�s contacts lists Through these combinations of privacy settings, users can manage a range of different relationships online, as well as manage their online presence � how they appear to friends, acquaintances or the general public. Managing relationships online and managing your online presence are key to having fun with and using social networks safely. However, the speed of the development of social networking services may mean that young people are more likely to have developed personal strategies or learnt from peers than from formal instruction and support from adults. Social networking sites vary in the types of tools and functionality and basically have three common elements: a member profile (in their definition this is always a web page), the ability to add other members to a contact list, and supported interaction between members of contact lists (interaction varies greatly, and there will typically be some degree of interaction facilitated between people who are not on each other�s contacts lists

27. Educators may be interested in: Staff development and digital literacy �for example, to better understand sites that are popular with learners, or to be able to deliver e-safety information engaging with students and other members of the school, college or organizational community who are using services � for example, by setting up a school profile to provide information about the institution using social networking services for e-learning � for example, working with learners or supporting their collaboration on a particular class, topic or project ICT provision planning � for example, exploring services because they are considering hosting or running services for their communities personal learning environment planning � for example, seeing how particular services can be incorporated into institutional service provision, and how learners might use social network services as hub sites, exporting and importing resources created in other locations.

28. Let�s look at some specific opportunities. Beginning with FACEBOOK Let�s look at some specific opportunities. Beginning with FACEBOOK

29. FACEBOOK OBEA has a presence on Facebook. I am the one who created it. My goal is for it to be more interactive with you all as we collaborate and share. For that to happen I need everyone here to get connected. The web address for it is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93880198662 How do you connect to Facebook. It�s easy to set up an account. How many of you have Facebook accounts already. For those who don�t, just go to Facebook.com and answer the setup questions and you are in. How do you connect to Facebook. It�s easy to set up an account. How many of you have Facebook accounts already. For those who don�t, just go to Facebook.com and answer the setup questions and you are in. How do you connect to Facebook. It�s easy to set up an account. How many of you have Facebook accounts already. For those who don�t, just go to Facebook.com and answer the setup questions and you are in.

30. Make Categories I have friends and colleagues as well as long lost relatives and never lost relatives. To keep them all straight, I set up categories called �lists�. I have a list called everyone so that my page that I see when I log into facebook shows posts from everybody.. but then I can look at posts from just the list I want to see.. like my BUSINESS EDUCATION list I have friends and colleagues as well as long lost relatives and never lost relatives. To keep them all straight, I set up categories called �lists�. I have a list called everyone so that my page that I see when I log into facebook shows posts from everybody.. but then I can look at posts from just the list I want to see.. like my BUSINESS EDUCATION list

31. I don�t want to spend too much time talking about Facebook. Because I want to get to a couple of other things and I am afraid I will run out of time. Join Facebook and find our OBEA group and let�s start collaborating. Also there is an NBEA site.. on that one instead of �joining� you do what is called, �becoming a fan� .. it is basically the same function as a group but allows for a bit more interactivity between it�s members because is more like the organization is a �person� with a facebook profile and you become their friend, than a separate group that you join and belong to. Either mode works. If you do a Facebook search you will find that several other states have their organization on Facebook. I am not going to say much about MySpace. It seems like it is perfect for more personal individuality in that people can create their pages more like a �web page� and get creative with colors and pictures and backgrounds and such whereas Facebook is more generic in it�s look but more functional in it�s operation.I don�t want to spend too much time talking about Facebook. Because I want to get to a couple of other things and I am afraid I will run out of time. Join Facebook and find our OBEA group and let�s start collaborating. Also there is an NBEA site.. on that one instead of �joining� you do what is called, �becoming a fan� .. it is basically the same function as a group but allows for a bit more interactivity between it�s members because is more like the organization is a �person� with a facebook profile and you become their friend, than a separate group that you join and belong to. Either mode works. If you do a Facebook search you will find that several other states have their organization on Facebook. I am not going to say much about MySpace. It seems like it is perfect for more personal individuality in that people can create their pages more like a �web page� and get creative with colors and pictures and backgrounds and such whereas Facebook is more generic in it�s look but more functional in it�s operation.

32. Another valuable resource that I have found is a social networking site called NING. Like facebook, one establishes an account but then from there, there are many Subordinate networks that are a part of ning, each it�s own entity. Again there is an OBEA site on there. Ning is somewhat of a combination of Facebook and MySpace in it�s functionality in that each organization that creates a set of pages there can use color and design as they wish and then people join and become part of the group as well as friends with each other. One can go to the main Ning page and keep up with what is going on in each of the Ning groups that they have joined.Another valuable resource that I have found is a social networking site called NING. Like facebook, one establishes an account but then from there, there are many Subordinate networks that are a part of ning, each it�s own entity. Again there is an OBEA site on there. Ning is somewhat of a combination of Facebook and MySpace in it�s functionality in that each organization that creates a set of pages there can use color and design as they wish and then people join and become part of the group as well as friends with each other. One can go to the main Ning page and keep up with what is going on in each of the Ning groups that they have joined.

33. Do you tweet?

34. 12 Expert Twitter Tips for the Classroom

35. Social Networking Classroom Activities That Employ Critical Thinking by David Wetzel. Using twitter in the classroom is becoming mainstream in many schools around the country and world. The challenge with any use of online education technology tool is the appropriate engagement of students in a meaningful manner. To this end, the successful use of twitter is about making connections with other teachers and students around the world to support significant learning events.

36. The use of twitter for improving student learning also requires movement beyond just collaborating with other teachers, pedagogical self-reflection, and professional development activities. It is essential to involve students in social network activities focused on research, data gathering, communicating with experts, examining other points of view, and dialogue within all curriculum areas using online resources. I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that the majority of your students already have social networking pages (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter etc)I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that the majority of your students already have social networking pages (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter etc)

37. Online Education Technology Uses of Tweets The tips provided [in the next few slides] are based on expert teacher experiences using the social network twitter. These activities are designed to encourage students in making connections beyond a basic understanding of concepts using this online education technology.

38. 1. Gathering Data use a class twitter network to support student collection of scientific data, historical facts, geographical information, and poll data. Examples include collecting rainfall pH data around the world and geographic locations of specific locations around the world.

39. 2. Creative Story Theme select any genre and begin a story opener which is tweeted around the class network of participating schools for contribution to the story line. Once all twitter network participants have contributed, have students develop a coherent story. This involves editing, story structure, creative writing, and proper use of grammar.

40. 3. Polls students develop polls regarding controversial issues using current events, historical events, or scientific events using Twitter Poll. Once the poll data is collected students can make data tables, draw graphs, investigate mathematic probability, analyze data, and use logical reasoning skills to explain poll findings.

41. 4. Word Literacy have students select a word of the week and tweet it around the network requesting synonyms, homonyms, and antonyms of the word. Once all responses are received, students check for accuracy and develop a Wordle of the word for strengthening literacy skills.

42. 5. Communicating with Experts when burning questions develop during classroom discussions, have students� develop140 character question to ask a class twitter network expert. This causes students to create clear and concise questions, along with teaching research skills.

43. 6. Online Scavenger Hunts students are tasked with finding appropriate online resources which support a specific concept or topic being studied and post them on the network. Part of the challenge is that once a resource has been posted it cannot be used again.

44. 7. Facts 140 Characters at a time Students in the class share facts about math, science, English, or history topics on the network for others to learn. For example groups of students are tasked with sharing 10 key facts about geometric shapes. Once a fact is used it cannot be used by other groups.

45. 8. Online Research share, inquire, and engage students in using the network to conduct research. Examples include investigating the cause of the disappearance of honey bees around the country, global warming, and disappearing water resources.

46. 9. Informal Assessment as students work on projects or other assignments periodic updates are required using twitter to provide tips, resources, interesting information, and difficulties. These updates allow for periodic progress checks, along with an assessment of student project activity.

47. 10. Online Debates arrange for a real-time debate with another classroom on the class twitter network. Examples include zoos do more harm than good, impact of fast food restaurants on health issue, and the U.S. should ratify the Kyoto Protocol.

48. 11. Geo Hunt Arrange with twitter network participants to provide clues to find their location using Google Earth. Students piece together clues using different layers of Google earth to locate the exact location of the person providing clues. Students make concrete connections regarding time zones and geographic locations around the world in social studies.

49. 12. Current Events use twitter to receive updates of current events in science, math, history, and literature. This removes the classroom walls and allows timely discussions of what is happening in the world outside the classroom. Selected current events are then used for debates and research connected to concepts being studied.

50. Making Connections between Learning and Concepts As an online education technology tool, twitter�s impact on engaging students in learning concepts is unlimited. This social networking tool goes beyond the being social to being a valuable tool for teaching and learning. This tool, along with other classroom online tools, allows classrooms to move from centers of isolation to centers of learning without walls.

51. There are other networks that have the same functionality as the ones we have discussed. .. XANGA, hi3, linkedin, and many more. Find the one that most of your friends are one and collaborate collaborate collaborate

52. There is no doubt . . . . . .that Technology is changing the Way Educators Work Examples: It's 7:15 A.M. as Mrs. Jones opens her classroom door, turns on the computer and logs on to the school network. During the few minutes before the bell rings signaling students that their day has begun, Mrs. Jones checks her email for any new messages that may need attention. Teachers: There will be a faculty meeting at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5 in the faculty lounge to discuss the upcoming honor society assembly. Teachers of John Smith: John's grandfather passed away last night, and he will not return to school until Wednesday. Please send any homework assignments to the office. They will be picked up by his mother this afternoon. Hi Barbara! Just wanted to remind you that the next Delta Kappa Gamma meeting has been rescheduled for October. Don't forget to bring the club scrapbook with you. See you then. Let me know if you have any questions. Marilyn 7th Grade Team Members: Erin Maris' parents have scheduled a team conference on Thursday, September 7,to discuss her recent progress report. They will arrive at 10:00 A.M. Mrs. Jones, I looked at Luke's science journal and the grade he received. What part of the journal does he need to work on? I would like to know so I can help him with this assignment. Mrs. English Email is changing the way educators communicate and work. Pre-technology, Mrs. Jones would have checked her teacher mailbox and muddled through a mess of memos to start her morning. Now with a click of the mouse, she can check her messages, print those needed and even save some for future reference. Teachers and schools are becoming more efficient and effective communicators through the use of technology. The lines of communication are clearer than ever as a result of email and computers in schools. After reading her email, Mrs. Jones marks her calendar for the faculty meeting and team conference with Erin's parents. She makes a note to gather John's assignments and send a card of condolence to the family. She writes a quick reply to Barbara about the rescheduled sorority meeting and sends a reply to Luke's mom about the science journal with an attachment of the criteria for the journal entries. The bells rings and the sounds of shuffling feet and slamming locker doors reminds Mrs. Jones that her students are on their way. She minimizes her email screen and opens up the attendance program ready to check roll and begin a new school day.Examples: It's 7:15 A.M. as Mrs. Jones opens her classroom door, turns on the computer and logs on to the school network. During the few minutes before the bell rings signaling students that their day has begun, Mrs. Jones checks her email for any new messages that may need attention. Teachers: There will be a faculty meeting at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5 in the faculty lounge to discuss the upcoming honor society assembly. Teachers of John Smith: John's grandfather passed away last night, and he will not return to school until Wednesday. Please send any homework assignments to the office. They will be picked up by his mother this afternoon. Hi Barbara! Just wanted to remind you that the next Delta Kappa Gamma meeting has been rescheduled for October. Don't forget to bring the club scrapbook with you. See you then. Let me know if you have any questions. Marilyn 7th Grade Team Members: Erin Maris' parents have scheduled a team conference on Thursday, September 7,to discuss her recent progress report. They will arrive at 10:00 A.M. Mrs. Jones, I looked at Luke's science journal and the grade he received. What part of the journal does he need to work on? I would like to know so I can help him with this assignment. Mrs. English Email is changing the way educators communicate and work. Pre-technology, Mrs. Jones would have checked her teacher mailbox and muddled through a mess of memos to start her morning. Now with a click of the mouse, she can check her messages, print those needed and even save some for future reference. Teachers and schools are becoming more efficient and effective communicators through the use of technology. The lines of communication are clearer than ever as a result of email and computers in schools. After reading her email, Mrs. Jones marks her calendar for the faculty meeting and team conference with Erin's parents. She makes a note to gather John's assignments and send a card of condolence to the family. She writes a quick reply to Barbara about the rescheduled sorority meeting and sends a reply to Luke's mom about the science journal with an attachment of the criteria for the journal entries. The bells rings and the sounds of shuffling feet and slamming locker doors reminds Mrs. Jones that her students are on their way. She minimizes her email screen and opens up the attendance program ready to check roll and begin a new school day.

53. Objectives To learn how social networking technologies impact our lives as teachers To gain resources to use in our classrooms and in our personal life. To include some tips on using social networking in the classroom Participants will demonstrate knowledge of social networking by becoming a part of OBEA�s facebook and ning pages Participants will take home a list of ideas and resources for applying this technology for their professional and personal use Participants will take home tips for using social networking in the classroom

54. My personal goal for today was to encourage you to begin participating with us in a very real way. Hopefully I have reached my goal. I will look forward to seeing you all on Facebook. I check mine every morning before I go to school. If you�ve put me on your friend list and you�ve shared, I will see it.. and visa versa.. Let�s join forces and tackle the electronic world together..

55. Bibliography digizen.org teachingtechnology.suite101.com David Wetzel Facebook Ning Twitter

56. This PowerPoint Can be found on http://www.obea.info You have my permission to go to it and read and re-read anything I have told you. It will include my notes (so I remembered what I was going to say) Questions? (if time allows) If no questions, I want to take you to Facebook and Twitter and be a bit interactive. Go to Facebook and on Firefox � go to Twitter Point out LINKS on OBEA Facebook page.Go to Facebook and on Firefox � go to Twitter Point out LINKS on OBEA Facebook page.