Filed under: ECI 831
It is absolutely amazing the network that exists out there. Before this class I used to think I was fairly technologically saavy. You know, up with what’s going on in technology. Boy, was I wrong. Sharon introduced us to a culture of collaboration and social networking like nothing I’ve ever seen. There are so many experts, or enthusiasts out there. So many ways to stay in touch and learn. Yet, how do you keep up? The answer came in a blog I read (and know I can’t find it!) about how others do it. The answer was connections. The social network a person develops can expand their circle of knowledge. You don’t have to be everywhere doing everything. You just need a network. Someone will find something you need, or know someone who can help you. It’s mindboggling.
In all it kind of scare me. Building these networks takes time. Time has generally never scared me until now. How do I keep up these networks? It’s like keeping friends. Can a larger social network be maintained and built in a time of work, extra-curricular, family, and other responsibilities? I certainly see the value of all of this. When I read about Kim’s social networking, she is flying all around the web. She strikes me as a Social Networking guru. Any tricks to share?
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I’ve been using my classroom blog for a year and like you, prior to that I thought of myself as a techie. Once I started blogging with my class I realized all of the learning oppportunities there were for my class and myself. I felt so far behind and wanted to catch up, fast. I enjoy the dialogue with other students and teachers while we’re working on a project. I love that students from other schools and countries email me calling me Ms B. Creating a dialogue is the huge bonus that I didn’t expect when I started this. I count people I’ve never met as collaborators and friends. I think the tricks of social networking is to look for opportunities to work with other educators and be open to invitations that come your way.
Comment by Kimberly Brown February 21, 2008 @ 11:42 pm