I have yet to use twitter in a very productive manner though I did share an interesting web source with follower this week MIT Course info. I am beginning to see how microblogging can be used professionally as a information and network tool. I would not have thought miroblogging to be or any interest or benefit to me professionally. I still keep forgetting to use twitter (checking now that I thought of it). I had thought of it entirely as a social networking tool for those wanting to stay in touch with friends. I can see how it can be used as a tool for networking with individuals on a professional level and a group interest level.
Social bookmarking has been the most helpful tool I have begun to use. I use it on my computers and a click of a button on my tool bar brings me to my Course management system, my school email etc. I can have my office anywhere I can hook up to the internet.
Last week I started a Wiki designed to be a warehouse of ideas and information for the start of a online student resource for my online science classes. I really like the ease of use and the idea of our science department collaborating to build these courses using this tool. My fellow teachers have really not added much to the wiki as of yet but I hope that once they explore the application a bit it will encourage them to contribute.
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I too have not seen any additions from staff members to a dept ning I created - I think that not understanding the value and taking the time to explore really hinders it's potential. If you come across any hot tips to encourage more use let me know - for now, I'm starting with our department meeting where I'll have a captive audience.
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