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Educational Networking

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Educational

NetworkingSelecting among specifictechnologies andtechnology applicationsthat can have an impact on

learning can be confusing.Nevertheless, every schooldistrict leader today mustseriously consider howtechnology can accelerateor advance the strategicgoals of the district.

(Moore, 2006)

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Ning.comSocial networking consumes the lives of our Digital

Natives. Networks also are playing an essential role in

improving and expanding access toeducation.(Mathews, 2004) Ning.com provides theopportunity for teachers and students to create theirown controlled social network to be used in andoutside of their classroom.

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Educational NetworkingEducational networking is

essential in this 21st century. Asour learners needs change with

the digital times, so do oureducational leaders. Amidpressures on state, college andschool budgets, networks canbe a significant way of sharing

resources. They also canfacilitate the teamworknecessary for neededimprovements and growth ineducation. (Mathews, 2004)

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The Educator's PLN

A personal/professional learning network is how most of ourstudents learn in this 21st century. From celebrities topoliticians, everyone is gaining insight to having a PLN. TheEducators PLN will help me:

Connect with other educatorsLearn how to manage my PLN

Discover new and innovative educators to followLearn new ways to integrate learning networks into theclassroom

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Educators PLNTo the right is an estimate

of my weekly access to

my professional learningnetwork.

It is hard to manage all thedifferent sites and keepthem active with daily orweekly posts. 81%

16%

2% 1%

PLN Weekly Access

Twitter

Facebook

Google Reader

Blog

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Classroom 2.0This ning allows educators to connect and discuss with

other 21st century educators learning to integrate

technology and web 2.0 tools into the classroom. Asan Educational TechnologySpecialist, this site hasbeen an excellent resource for me. This site allows meto:

y Connect with other educators

yAsk for guidance on implementing new technologyinitiatives into our schools

y Share ideas

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Classroom 2.0Too often school districts invest in technologies because

of their high-tech, 21st century appeal without fully

considering their impact on student learning andlong-term total cost of ownership. (Moore, 2006) As amember of the Classroom 2.0 ning, we are able to haveopen discussions and connect with other districtsaround the country that have already implemented

and piloted initiatives that we are embarking on.

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Classroom 2.0Not only has this site helped memake important decisions ontechnology rollouts, it has also given

me great insight to the new web 2.0tools that are available for free. Thesetools include: twitter, delicious, and

voicethread.com to name a few.

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Classroom 2.0 As new issues arise, there issomeone out there that hasexperienced and alreadyimproved on the matter. This

free site allows you to connectwith others that can provideinsight to your questions andneeds. Too often schooldistricts invest in technologiesbecause of their high-

tech, 21st century appealwithout fully considering theirimpact on student learningand long-term total cost ofownership. (Moore, 2006)

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Student engagement

is high when

classroom activities

and the environment

reflect their

needs.(Thompson &Gould, 2005)

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ReferencesMathews, J. B. (2004, April). Why Statewide Educational Networks

are Important to State and Educational Leaders. Retrieved fromhttp://www.sreb.org/programs/EdTech/survey/startpage.asp

Moore, R. J. (2006, August). School Administrator. The Five BestAccelerators in Schools , 63 (7).

Thompson, T. J., & Gould, K. J. (2005). A Homegrown Desing forData Warehousing. School Administrator , 62 (4), 16-23.

White, B. I., & Winter, C. (2005). Making Sense ofStudentInformation. School Administrator , 62 (4), 24-28.