My use of Twitter, Facebook and Google+ has grown exponentially over the last two years. I started as a "lurker" and have evolved into a more active tweeter, re-tweeter and share-er on all three social platforms. Building my professional learning community online has allowed me to make stronger connections to these people in person. I meet them at conferences and we have face-to-face conversations, hard to believe, right?
Growing a professional learning network has put me in touch with experts around the country, and WORLD. I can direct message or email many of the people in my network when I need a question answered.
We're focusing on Google+ and Twitter because these two networks seem to be used more for professional connections than Facebook. LinkedIn is another professional network, but it seems more static. The dynamic properties of LinkedIn haven't taken off as profoundly as the other two, but it's still a good resource to have yourself "out there" with a web presence.
This week, I hope you jump into the stream of social networking. Here are the links you will need for this week.
- Link to Activities page on wiki
- Link directly to Activity 6- Twitter
- Link directly to Activity 7- Googe+
- Link to tracking spreadsheet
As always, remember to add the week or activity title to your blog post or tag it. Additionally, comment on the blogs of at least three of your classmates each week. Mix it up, don't go back to the same person each time.
