Post on 12-May-2015
iCan build a PLN using Twitterand YammerEffective Social Networking for Teachers
What can a PLN do for you?
This month my PLN has: Answered tech questions for me (almost
immediately) Told me that BlogEd/Portal was down Shared resources and links Inspired me to change my teaching practice Given me ideas for a unit of work Informed me about a conference
Join Twitter
Go to www.twitter.com
Use a simple username: townesy77, debbridge, lizhem65
Use a profile picture that represents you
Get the Gadgets
Tweetdeck Echofon Twitterific plus lots more
Follow Tweeters
Teachers Politicians Scientists Historians Authors Media Organisations Sports People Celebrities
Love the #
Hashtags for teachers #nswdet #dernsw #edtech
Yammer
Go to www.yammer.com
Only DET staff can join No limit on characters Join the #yamfire each
Sunday at 8pm Follow everyone or
follow a few Join Groups
Helpful Links
Twitter Workshop – 20 steps to getting started
Edudemic – The Ultimate Twitter Guide for Teachers
Teacher Reflection – PE teacher talks about his PLN
Guide to Yammer – written by a DET PE teacher
Megan TownesRichmond High School
http://digitalhallways.wordpress.com http://www.twitter.com/townesy77