Tech Tuesday - PLNs

If you were unable to attend the scheduled Tech Tuesday session yesterday I have posted my notes below.

What is a PLN – Personal Learning Network

A PLN is a combination of tools that use social media to collect, communicate, collaborate and create with others with whom you share professional interests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mghGV37TeK8

My PLN is a combination of Twitter, Google+ and Yahoo or (/feedly/symbaloo)

Blogs

Subscribe to many, good for inspiration and ideas- takes 10 minutes or less to read the headlines-keeps one abreast of issues

http://teach.com/teach100

http://edublogawards.com/

Google+

Join many, very good for direct questions – i.e. what is a good site for explaining binary numbers?

http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/

Twitter

Very popular way for teachers to have access to information

basics-put your picture out there, follow a few people and they will follow you, it is ok to lurk and just listen to conversations, jump in when you are ready.
http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/twitter-edu/ 

Resources:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/the-17-best-twitter-hashtags-for.html

http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2012/12/twitter-for-educators/

http://www.cybraryman.com/plnstars.html

http://www.cybraryman.com/0_teachers1.htm

More info on PLNs

Resources:

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-do-i-get-a-pln-tom-whitby

http://www.schrockguide.net/creating-your-pln.html

If you create a Twitter account, email me your handle and I will follow you.

KET Multimedia PD Day

For those of you who were not able to attend the KET PD Multimedia conference last week the materials have been published to their site and might be a useful resource for you.  One of the sessions I attended was an Introduction to Using Twitter in Education it was great and her resource materials are fantastic.  If you are interested take a look at the site, scroll down to the bottom and you will see links to the documentation.

KET Multimedia Professional Development Days

Come explore at the annual KET Multimedia Professional Development
Days this July 9 and 10.

Space is limited so register soon. The cost of registration for the event is $50.00
per person, per day, which includes refreshments and a choice of lunch. I anticipate the cost will be covered by the school, let Dawn know if you are interested.
Participants can register for one OR both days.

Workshops for 2013:

http://www.ket.org/education/video-mm-event-infopage.htm

    Basic Camcorder Video Production
    Larry Moore, KET

    Microsoft Office 365 and Lync Web Conferencing
    for Kentucky Schools*
    Patti Oakley, KATE/Murray State University; Marty Park, KDE

    Digital Reenactments: Student Greenscreen Video Projects
    Stephen Swan, University of Louisville

    All-In-One Video Studio Boxes*
    Tim Withers, Wayne County Schools; Michelle Rauch, Fayette County Schools

    iBooks Author: Amazing Apple PC Project Software*
    Jennifer Gordon, Corbin Middle School

    Project Resources for Technology Standards by Grade Level*
    Cami Knapp, KATE/Murray State University

    Google Apps and Tools for Educators*
    Donnie Piercey, Woodford County Schools

    iPad Video Production: Take One*
    Jessica Murrell, Pendleton County Schools

    Tour of KET's Multimedia Production Facility
    Deborah Harris and staff of KET

    Using PBWorks' PB Wikis to Teach Arts and More*
    Paula Mullins, Jefferson County Schools

    Introduction to Using Twitter in Education
    Amy Grant, KET

    Digital Driver's License Project: Prepare Students to Be
    Responsible Netizens*
    Marty Park, KDE

    Free Tools for Blended Learning: Edmodo and More*
    Helen Morrison, KET

    Using iPads, iPhone, iPods, and Apps for Video Production*
    Jeff Gray, KET

    Re-Tool Your School: Useful Online Resources*
    Susan White, Corbin Primary School

    Media Arts: Creating a Classroom that Fosters Creativity*
    Todd Norton, Scott County Schools