Content curation tools should be part of your PLN, those you follow and those you create for personal use and for others. Good stuff here from some authoritative sources. From my blog, preso, & workshops: http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2012/04/transparency-is-new-black.html Be daring and go transparent!
Social media - why and how from the Daring Librarian. Excellent! 
"Most librarians are educators in one sense or another, even when the role is not explicit. The best teachers learn from others and learn by doing. This is a good rule for improving at virtually anything: Seeking inspiration and accepting criticism makes your work richer and more well rounded."
This article, adapted from Char Booth's book on Reflective Teaching, Effective Learning (2011), presents her ideas based on her own method expanded through mentorship, coteaching, online forums, and other collaboration channels: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/features/03142012/reflective-teaching-librarians
Via Fe Angela M. Verzosa, Ann Vega, Dr. Laura Sheneman 
Canadian Libraries: Innovating and Creating Inclusive Services Pilar Martinez Edmonton Public Library Executive Director, Public Services Canadian Library Association Vice-President/President-Elect... 
Bev Novak from Mentone Grammar School encourages educators to start developing their Personal Learning Network (PLN) and discover the joy of lifelong learning - learning anything, anytime, anywhere with anybody they choose. Via Elena Elliniadou This short video is an introduction to PLNs; known also as "Professional Learning Networks" and "Personal Learning Networks." These simple, organic networks ... Via Maria João 
Simple ways to get started - and it might be worth checking the blogs the author follows! DW
Bev Novak from Mentone Grammar School encourages educators to start developing their Personal Learning Network (PLN) and discover the joy of lifelong learning - learning anything, anytime, anywhere with anybody they choose. Via Karen Bonanno, Trish Wade 
Here’s a list of things I’ve learnt from 2011 which I believe should be understood to ensure a greater social media impact in 2012 for your personal or professional accounts. They're in no part...
Some thoughtful advice on using Twitter well - with a couple of don'ts thrown in for good measure. DW 
"Make sure you follow your organization’s policy on social media use, and share it with coworkers whose behavior may pose a threat to your company’s network. A seemingly innocent mistake can not only compromise your own PC or mobile device, but it also can expose your organization to malware that results in the loss of sensitive data. You can also lose your own social identity when the virus writer resets your password and takes over your account".
Via Judy O'Connell When delivering my first ever keynote in Wellington, I made a promise that I would reveal my baby steps as I began developing my own personal learning environment. 
The Complete Guide to Evernote, Probably the Best Way to Take Notes Both Online and Offline.
Optimising your clippings, bookmarking and note-taking with this clever tool. |
"As I have done a lot of work with school administrators on why they should be using social media and some practical ways to use it within their schools, I wanted to compile some articles together that will help schools/organizations move forward. They will be listed under two categories; the why and the how."
George Couros provides an annotated bibliography of the blog posts he has written describing how and why school principals and leadership teams should be encouraging (and leading) the use of social media in their schools. Lots of good stuff here. Read on Connected Principals - DW 
Working as a social media consultant I’ve noticed that it’s not the social media sites themselves that clients have a difficult time mastering, it’s figuring out what to say once they get there.
Nice, simple summary of the main types of tweets sent - keeping the balance right for your followers is crucial. DW 
A while ago, I stopped using Twitter. I also use Facebook, Google Reader, G+ (rarely), Instagram. And I blog on occasion (duh, that’s what I’m currently writing and you’re rea...
Once you are active in your PLE, the next step can be to find balance. How much is enough, maximizing the benefit ratio to time expended. One bloggers experience. DW Presentation given at SXSWedu on March 6, 2012.
Nice overview of content curation, the steps, the contexts. DW Via Stephanie Sandifer These are the slides from the Ed Tech Teacher webinar that I delivered on February 9, 2012. Richard Byrne. Via Elena Elliniadou 
By Tara Miller Some educators have expressed an appreciation for the irony of experienced instructors who have had to learn about social media later in their careers teaching it to younger students who have grown up in an Internet environment. Despite what may seem to be somewhat of a disadvantage, the experienced teacher brings life lessons and the ability to guide students in a positive direction no matter the topic being taught. The following tips, tools, and resources can assist any teacher with the basics about social media and ways to share that information with students. 
A real world application of skills developed through the use of personal learning networks - student centred. 
What is a PLN?
A nice, simple overview of what a PLN is, and how to go about it. 
You might want to take the test to evaluate your digital skill set. You can also look at the survey results. While many of the skills have achieved a positive "Yes, I can!" response from the 27 000-odd participants, we need to put that in the context of the likely skill set of folk who manage to find the test, and do it. This probably skews the results enormously, and makes the problem even bigger...
Miss Noor's PLN stars list - educators worth following on Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/missnoor28/my-pln-stars/members
A curated list of recommendations from @missnoor28. 
The tool used to create this book is worth a look - and the how-to guide itself is nice. Speed of loading, or lack there-of is the only small quibble. My, our expectations are high, aren't they! DW 
Includes links such as 4o iPad apps librarians love, 10 must-have apps for students and teachers - and 37 more! Great starter pack. |
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