Network Comparison

Sharron BillsLamar University

Informational Systems ManagementEDLD 5362

Why should professionals use Internet networking?• Professionals can form connections and

relationships with others in similar careers and with common interests.

• Group members have ability to create own interest groups.

• Online networks are extensions of traditional personal networking (Sileo, 2009).

Why should professionals use Internet networking?

• Online collaboration for research and projects is readily available.

• Enables members to establish and control positive Internet presence.

• Members can seek jobs through membership.

• Members can learn about professional development opportunities (Doherty, n. d.).

NetworksI use LinkedIn and Twitter.LinkedIn is a more formal, traditional type of professional network.Twitter is micro-blogging, yet with the selection of educational professionals and organizations a wealth of information and networking occurs.

LinkedInOne reason to use LinkedIn is to…

research people in your field or are planning to meet (Harper, 2011).

manage and pattern your profile after other professionals.

ask for or receive advice from other professionals.

promote yourself on Internet (Pollock, 2008).

LinkedInI belong to the group

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATIONas Sharron Bills.

Over 10,000 members from all areas of education. Postings range from simple technology issues in the classroom to sophisticated networking solutions to job postings.

Twitter A reason to use Twitter is to…

• grow professional relationships.

• expand professional networks.

• get questions answered or other types of information quickly.

TwitterA reason to use Twitter is to…

• create informal networks at conferences.• receive instant updates on professional

news and contacts.• promote other personal sites on Internet.• read frequent postings by users leads to

daily learning and networking opportunities.• enable direct communications with like-

minded individuals (Zelenka, 2007).

TwitterFollow me on Twitter!

shbillsGroups and people I follow:

cybrarymanSmartyBoardsweb2.0classroomfindingDulcineaEDSITEment tcea tasaTEA

ReferencesDoherty. D. (n. d.) How to use professional networking websites. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from

http://www.ehow.com/how_4473422_use-professional-networking-websites.html

Harper, R. (2011, February 7). Why you should use LinkedIn before graduation. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from

http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/blog/why-you-should-use-linkedin-before-graduation

Pollack, L. (2008, June 18). Why you should use LinkedIn (if you aren’t already). [Web log comment]. Retrieved from

http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/why-you-should-use-linkedin-if-you-arent-already

Sileo, J. (2009, August 19). 7 hazards of social networking. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://intent.com/john-sileo/blog/7-hazards-social-networking

Zelenka, A. (2007, March 15). Eight ways to use Twitter professionally. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://gigaom.com/collaboration/eight-ways-twitter-is-useful-professionally/