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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Interest-based groups can be websites, discussion forums, social networking sites or any online place where educators can connect with other individuals around a shared interest.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Interest-based groups can be websites, discussion forums, social networking sites or any online place where educators can connect with other individuals around a shared interest.

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I want to facilitate online discussions but how do I choose the right platform?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

A discussion forum functionality is key for this purpose, other things are nice to have but often blur the decision about the forum to choose. You make an easy choice and open a ning or groupsite. Option 3: Your own social network platform like Ning , group site , grou.ps , Socialgo , collectivex , MINDZ. What is it?

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Using Social Media for Learning: Tools & Practices #BHsocialmedia

Learning Visions

Video, podcasts, discussion forums, games, mentoring programs (Partner new learners with those already certified). Wanted more collaboration and conversation, so people could access already certified people’s expertise. Wanted to move away from certification as in individual pursuit. Polls, blogs, search (similar to chrysler).