1.Using the Four Cs of Social Networking to Help You and Your ProgramAndrew ZweibelSouth Dade Senior HS

2. Using the Four Cs of Social Networking to Help You and Your ProgramAndrew ZweibelSouth Dade Senior HS 3. Housekeeping Session Materials: http://andyzweibel.com/timejen12 QR Code 4. Housekeeping 5. Housekeeping Session Materials: http://andyzweibel.com/timejen12 QR Code Handout Slides Embedded Presentation Audio Recording available afterwards On Twitter? Use #timejen12 for discussion! Not on Twitter yet? Just text to 40404 Questions? Ask away! 6. What IS Web 2.0 Anyway? Features of Web 1.0: Static, One-Way Content Webmaster creates content, public consumes content Think of it as a scholarly journal Example: FAQ Page, Contact Page Web 2.0 is Dynamic and Two-Way! Content is created by all parties who access a site Think of it as a professional conference Example: YouTube, Wikipedia, Blogs 7. What is Social Networking? Social Networking describes a group of Web 2.0 servicesthat help you meet people, and share ideas! Examples of Social Networking sites: Facebook MySpace Flickr LinkedIn Twitter Google+ Blogs MusicPLN 8. In Other Words Social Networking allows us to engage in the 4 Cs: Creation Connection Conversation CollaborationThis style of tool isnt just about posting information, itsabout sharing it and discussing it! 9. The Layout For Each of the 4 Cs: Resources In-depth explanation How can it help YOU and THEM Laymans terms! Examples of real application by real music educators REMEMBER: All links are available athttp://andyzweibel.com/timejen12 10. Creation Social Networking is based around content Importance of content creation: For students: creativity, group work For teachers: sharing with other teachers (new ideas) Resources: Blogs Podcasts RSS and Syndication 11. Blogs What are they? Short for web log online journal My definition: A tool for content creation and sharing How can they help YOU: Write a blog with your ideas Subscribe to others blogs for their ideas THEM: Have students contribute to blogs as part of class Rehearsal Reflections, Listening Lessons, etc. Examples: MusicEdMajor.net, MusTech.net 12. Podcasts Video or Audio Blogs How can they help YOU: Subscribe to resource-sharing podcasts Professional Development on your morning commute! THEM: Create a podcast of your students work Share with parents, friends, community ADVOCACY! Not so fast! Legal considerations discussion coming later. 13. Podcast Examples Jim Frankel Managing Director of SoundTree: http://fams.podomatic.com/ Scott Watson Composer, Music Tech Teacher: What Music Means: http://whatmusicmeans.mypodcast.com/ Larry Marra Retired Music Teacher MusicTeachers 911: http://musicteachers911.com/ 14. RSS/Syndication What is it?? RSS Syndication brings the information to you RSS Feeds List ofupdates Feed ReadersGoogleReader, Bloglines iOS Apps FeedlerRSS,Flipboard 15. Syndication Examples Blog Syndication Integrated in Blog Platform! FeedBurner Advanced Features Analytics Email Subscription Adsense Podcast Syndication Blog IntegrationPlugins iTunes Integration! 16. RSS/Syndication Resources OPML File containing multiple RSS Feeds Import into RSS Reader Music Education OPMLProject Web-based RSS Aggregation MusicEdNews.com Professional Development in a Box! 17. Connection Social Networking is all about meeting people toshare ideas! Connecting with other music educators helps create aPLN: Professional Learning Network More on this to come This is more for YOU than THEM Resources: Facebook LinkedIn 18. FacebookBefore we beginIT IS POSSIBLE TO BE SAFEON FACEBOOK! 19. Facebook Personal Pages vs. Fan Pages Personal Pages DONT FRIEND THE STUDENTS Control Default Privacy (Public, Friends, Custom) How You Connect Who can find you Tagging, Apps, Past Posts, etc. Benefits: Connection with other music educators I Teach Music Technology Group:http://facebook.com/groups/musictechnology Band Directors Group:http://facebook.com/groups/banddirectors Connecting with Resource Providers (specials) 20. Facebook Fan Pages NO personal communication is possible NO Chat NO Private Messages One-Way Relationship You dont need to approve who Likes your page You cant contact anyone who Likes your page directly Fan Page for Your Program News from your program Links worth reading (for students) Media (photos, videos) of your program PR! Create events for your concerts using the page Post the event on your page, students can invite their friends 21. LinkedIn Online PROFESSIONAL Social Network Connections, NOT Friends Your Online Resume: Summary, Experience (Current, Past), Education AND: Websites, Online Presences Recommendations Groups Resume Generator Job Applications (Sometimes) 22. Now Take Out Your Phones! 23. Conversation As separated as we are, we need ways to continuelearning Conversation tools can also enhance your curriculum Resources: Twitter Google+ MusicPLN Skype 24. Twitter: Micro-Blogging Twitter Basics 140-character Tweets to followers Dont need to accept a new follower Replies, Retweets (FWD) Twitter is NOT about telling people what you ate forbreakfast! Twitter IS a blogging platform Twitter IS a tool for content creation and sharing. Twitter IS an incredible medium for professionaldevelopment 25. Hashtags on Twitter In Twitter lingoHashtag = Keyword Hashtags let you search for specific topics Some examples: #followfriday #musiced #mpln #edchat 26. #MusEdChat on Twitter The Problems: Teachers are Secluded Not many music teachers at each school This makes Professional Development hard! The Solution: #MusEdChat Weekly Twitter Chat on Music Education 27. #MusEdChat: The Chat Monday During the day: Search for #musedchat to find topic poll (@jguarr) Monday Nights, 8pm Eastern Time: Sign on Twitter (or use an app!) Search for #musedchat Read the Tweets Respond using #musedchat hashtag Reply Retweet Ask Questions! 28. Other Twitter Resources: Lists Twitter List: Follow multiple users at once Coworkers Friends/Family Interest Groups (Miami Hurricane Sports) Dr. J. Pisano (MusTech.net): Top Music Educators @pisanojm/mused Make your own list! Twitter Homepage -> Lists -> Create a List 29. Twitter for Your Program Updates to the generalpublic (PR/Advocacy) Updates to students(changes in plans) Updates to parents ontrips TwitPic MemorableMoments Links back to your programs website 30. Google+ What is it? Googles social network Centers around sharing Whats the buzz all about? Control over who you share with No character limit (more in-depth conversations) Circles Groups of friends Hangouts Group Video Chat 31. #MusEdChat Extensions on G+ Extension of#MusEdChat Twitterdiscussions Lets you elaborate morefully (remember, nocharacter limit!) Find me on Google+(Link on my Website) formore information 32. MusicPLN.org PLN = Professional LearningNetwork MusicPLN = Facebook forMusic Teachers! Groups, Forums, Events, andmoreThe two things about MPLNthat set it apart are the amazingamount of integration withother social networks and thecaliber of the people who areinvolved in this PLN. -Thomas J. West 33. Music PLN Forums 34. Skype Audio / Video Chat Educational Implications: Elementary: Skype inanother class Middle: Skype in acolleague for a privatelesson High: Skype in acomposer! 35. Collaboration Social Networking is about working together towardsa common goal! Benefits of collaboration for students: Helps build interpersonal skills Teamwork/Leadership skills Differentiated Instruction Resources: Google Docs Wikis 36. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEAGoogle Docs 37. Google Docs 3 Main Points: Stored On the Cloud Real-Time Collaboration Revision History Document Types: Documents Spreadsheets (Forms) Presentations Drawings 38. Google Docs Applications for Teachers: Collecting Information Contact Information Absence Request Form Music Library Check-Out Grade Book: On The Go! Festival Management Applications for Students Collaborative Group Projects! 39. Google Forms 40. Google Docs for Students Group Projects (Docs, Presentations): Multiple Authors, One Doc Real-Time Collaboration Revision History You can play big brother! Student Leadership: Uniform Check-Out Music Library Additions List of Equipment Needed http://docs.google.com 41. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLYWikis 42. Wikis Group-Edited Website Great for projectsrequiring multiple pages Safe and Secure(Contained) YOU have total control http://www.wikispaces.com http://pbworks.com 43. Legal Considerations* Posting Student Content: NEVER Full Names First Names Only Initials Consent Form From Parents Posting Media of Students NEVER Full Names Consent Form From Parents Consult Your Administration* I am NOT a lawyer! 44. Legal Considerations* Closed Access Tools Google Docs Google Apps Blogs Edublogs Wikis WikiSpaces, PBWiki General Rules of Thumb: No Open Account Creation NO Full Names! No images/videos/recordings without consent* I am NOT a lawyer! 45. To Recap: Creation Conversation Blogs Twitter (#MusEdChat) Podcasts Google+ Connection MusicPLN Facebook Skype LinkedIn Collaboration Google Docs Wikis 46. Final ThoughtsThe use of social networking tools shouldALWAYS be used to enhance your curriculum, and NEVER be used to replaceyour curriculum. Teach Music: The Technology Will Follow-Barbara Freedman, TI:ME Mike KovinsTeacher of the Year 47. Questions?For more information: http://andyzweibel.com Twitter: @Zweibz7Facebook: http://facebook.com/azweibelEmail: andy@andyzweibel.comDont forget! Materials/Audio available at:http://andyzweibel.com/timejen12