The internet has created an incredible ability to connect to millions around the world. I have never met anyone exclusively online, but it has been an incredible way to connect to old friends that I can’t see every day. One downside of social media is …
Category: Networks
Uni Dilly Dilly
When I was in college I wrote a short story called something like “Dave and the Unibrow,” a tale of a group of Boy Scouts exacting their revenge on a bully (the Unibrow) during a campout. It was, truly, not worth the paper it was …
Uncharted Territory
This past Monday, I created a Twitter account…..wow, it is something! I feel like an intrepid explorer with my mouse and my keypad browsing through the good, the bad, the interesting, and the unabashedly ugly. Connecting This exploration into uncharted territories has sparked many conversations …
Critical Citizen
For me, the need to become a critical citizen has drastically changed in the last four years, this was also the time my professional career was beginning. I used Facebook particularly to connect with friends, family and acquaintances, but I was going to be on …
My Current Networks and What I Want to Develop in a PLN.
Slack, Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp: My main online networks In looking at who I interact with online and how I interact with them, I see that much depends on the platform that I am using. As I mentioned last week, I use Twitter mainly for …
To interact, or not to interact…. that is the question!
Who do you interact with online? As I mentioned in my past blog, in my late 20s I spent a lot of time online and on social media. I was in graduate school and enjoying the free time that I had. Since then, I’ve spent …
Learning, Networking, and Connecting
The digital networks week was tough for me and also, eye-opening. As I listened to Bonnie Stewart’s talk with a previous #digpins group, I was struck by the idea of using Twitter for professional development. While I have never been an avid Twitter user (I …
Network Node or Dead End?
Wrapping up week 2 of #DigPINS exploring Networks. Among other things, I was to dive into Twitter and become more of a resident to develop a personal learning network. In keeping with the Ron Swanson gifs, my first thought was: Before I go on, I’ll …
My two Twitters
After making the effort to expand the accounts that I follow on Twitter and look for professional communities and opportunities to engage with in developing a PLN, my Twitter feed now feels like I’m standing in the median of the Autobahn. At the suggestion of …
Embracing Global Digital Diversity in PLNs
Reflecting on Sarah’s blog, I also find myself avoiding falling into a rabbit hole when it comes to the time spent in my attempt to establish a PLN. Shan’s time limit and Katie’s pomodoro suggestions are highly appreciated. I’m definitely going to take them into …
