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Connect with Bio-Link using Social Media Tools
Bio-Link's 12th Annual National Fellows ForumJune 4, 2010
Dr. Patricia Delich
Today’s Agenda
• Defining social media & Web 2.0• Why use social media?• Concerns in using social media• Hands-on with Facebook,
LinkedIn, Twitter, Bio-Link’s Listserv, and RSS
Keywords for Each Technology Era
PC Era Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Web 3.0 Web 4.0
Personal productivity
Content recipients Content creators; social networking
Intelligent searching; personalization
WebOS (operating system)
From the upcoming book Innovations in Education (2010) in the chapter Emerging Technologies in e-Learning by Delich, Kelly, & McIntosh.
What is Web 2.0?
• Application platform: Web-based tools that enables interactivity for communication, collaboration, content creation, sharing.
• A practice: can redefine teaching and learning.• A philosophy: democratizing the Web. (O’Reilly)
“Web 2.0 is centered on communication—the ability to interconnect with content, ideas, and with those who create them. Social networking is a keyword for Web 2.0.”
- Patricia Delichhttp://bit.ly/web2pedagogy
What is Social Media?
“Social media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.”
- Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)http://bit.ly/ci3MIX
• Interactivity is a key component• Based on participation• User-created content• A technology platform to create content, not just consume it
Why use social media tools?• Stay connected with Bio-Link colleagues• Stay up-to-date in your field of interests• Share resources• Promote your events• Discover new connections (people and resources)
Your Concerns in Using Social Media
Google Yourself
• Search for your name, email address, etc. every once in awhile.
• Set up a Google Alert
www.google.com/alerts
Facebook • What is Facebook
A global social networking web site.
• Why use itTo share links, photos, and videos; for discussions, and to email those who can't get Bio-Link’s Yahoo listserv emails.
• How to Guide: Bio-Link on Facebookhttp://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/facebook
www.facebook.com
• What is LinkedInA business-oriented social networking site.
• Why use itFor professional networking and résumé posting. Great for job searches, finding where classmates are working, and staying in touch.
• How to Guide: Bio-Link on LinkedInhttp://bio-link.or/events/SFF2010/linkedin
www.linkedin.com
Twitter• What is Twitter
A social networking and micro-blogging service that enables users to send and read messages.
• Why use itTo share links and short anecdotes from conferences and talks.
• How to Guide: Bio-Link on Twitterhttp://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/twitter
www.twitter.com
Bio-Link’s Listserv• What is Bio-Link’s Listserv
An electronic mailing list application used to deliver group emails directly to an email inbox.
• Why use itTo communicate via email for sending and receiving announcements, posting questions, etc.
• How to Guide: Bio-Link’s Listservhttp://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/listserv
bio-link-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Bio-Link’s RSS Feed• What is Bio-Link’s RSS Feed
For publishing frequently used media such as news, blogs, audio, video, etc.
• Why use itA fast and easy way to read Bio-Link’s blog posts.
• How to Guide: Using RSS Feeds with Bio-Linkhttp://bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/rss
www.bio-link.org/home/rss.xml
Resources
bio-link.org/events/SFF2010/socialmedia
Last Year’s Presentation
How to Create a Wiki to Support Collaboration and Information Dissemination
Abstract: Wikis are web sites that provide an easy-to-use platform for collaboration and information dissemination. This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of wikis, why you would want to create one, and how to create one. During this workshop, participants will create their own wiki in a supportive environment.
biolinkwikiworkshop.pbworks.com
Image AttributionSlide 1: Logos from: Bio-Link, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yahoo Groups, and RSS.Slide 2: www.flickr.com/photos/34145688@N00/84796578 by: arqueraSlide 5: informationarchitects.jp/start by: Information ArchitectsSlide 6: www.flickr.com/photos/careers/2935895182 by: WerkplaySlide 7: www.overskrift.dk/images/blog/Web20logos-small.jpgSlide 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFZ0z5Fm-Ng by: Socialnomics09Slide 9: www.flickr.com/photos/fredcavazza/3428921418 by: fredcavazzaSlide 12: www.google.com/alertsSlide 13: Logo from FacebookSlide 14: Logo from LinkedInSlide 15: Logo from TwitterSlide 16: Logo from Yahoo GroupsSlide 17: RSS LogoSlide 18: Bio-Link logoSlide 19: Screenshot from biolinkwikiworkshop.pbworks.com
Contact InfoDr. Patricia Delichpdelich@elearningnetworks.comhttp://elearningnetworks.com