Becoming+A+Highly+Connected+Educator

Overview:
Using social media and other tools to connect yourself to educators from around the world is an effective way to grow professionally. During this session we will explore how web-based tools can enhance your personal learning network (PLN) and facilitate connections with educators worldwide.

By the end of this session participants will….

 * ==understand the importance of a being a connected educator==
 * ==explore tools for the connected educator==
 * ==identify tools for curating and sharing resources with their colleagues==

Why Do I need to be a Connected Educator?
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**Tools for the Connected Educator |**

Twitter
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 * ** Create an Account: **
 * Video: [|Creating a Twitter Account]
 * Video: [|Setting Up Your Profile]
 * Video: [|How to Compose // Reply // Retweet]
 * ** Pick a Platform: **
 * Twitter ( [|Mobile App] [|Desktop] )
 * Tweetbot ( [|Mac App] [|Apple App] )
 * [|Seesmic (Andriod App // Desktop)]
 * Hoote Suite ( [|Apple App] // [|Desktop] )
 * ** Learn to Love The Hashtag **
 * [|Cybraryman's Educational Hashtag]
 * [|Popular Educational Hashtags]
 * [|A Complete Guide to Twitter Hashtags for Educators]
 * [|An Unofficial Index to Educational Hashtags]
 * [|A Printable List of the Best Educational Hashtags]

Google +

 * ** Create an Account: **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">You probably already have one! Just sign up for a Google/gmail account and you're in!
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|Signing Up and Using Google+ for Your PLN]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|40 Google+ Tips for Newbies]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">** Learn to Love Google Hangouts **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Video: [|Google Hangouts for Teachers Tutorial]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|Google Education: Hangouts on Air]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|What Are Google Hangouts?]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|How are Educators Using Google Hangouts?]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|Using Google Hangouts for Teacher Development]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|How Educators Can Make The Most Out of Google Hangounts]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|Six Ways Teachers Are Using Google Hangouts]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">** Create Some Circles **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Video: [|What Are Google+ Circles?]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|Circle Me Up | Exploring Circles in Google+]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #351c75; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">Link: [|Educators: Google+ Is for You!]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">** Find and Follow **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #c12a00; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">[|Educators on Google+]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #c12a00; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">[|Join the list!]

Pinterest
Pinterest Personal Learning Networks Board Connected Educator Starter Kit Pinterest for Educators Great Apps for Teaching & Learning Pinterest Board

Connecting to Educator Superheros |
Here are some great educators to follow:


 * [|@joycevalenza]
 * [|@web20classroom]
 * [|@gwynethjones]
 * [|@kellyhines]
 * [|@InnovativeEdu]
 * [|@coolcatteacher]
 * [|@mcleod]
 * @erinklein
 * @curriculumblog
 * @edu_thompson
 * [|@davidstegall]
 * [|@dwarlick]
 * [|@willrich45]
 * [|@rmbyrne]

**Participants' Padlet** -
@http://padlet.com/wall/z1px5q08ey

Add your connected educator contact information to the Google Doc by clicking on this link.
**Tools for Curating Your Resources |**

Additional Resources |
Why School Leaders Need to Be Connected. Connected Principals Blog

Connected Educator Website

Connected Educator Starter Kit