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03/14/21

Reflection on Topics and Interests of Phase 2 in LIBE 477

 

In Phase 2 of LIBE 477 I explored how to use social media to foster reading cultures in schools and to develop personal learning networks.  I learned specifically how social media strategies in a professional setting can be a useful communication tool, but it also can be a great mechanism to engage learners.  I also explored methods and ways teacher-librarians can support teachers with technology and professional development, focusing on connections, collections, communication and collaboration.  My final topic studied, looked at building literacy through developing nations and focused on literacy programs offered by CODE and Worldreader.

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02/19/21

Using Twitter to develop a Personal Learning Network

 

(Teachers Using Tech, n.d.)

Last week we explored fostering reading cultures in our LLC programs.  My focus was on using social media to promote reading and create active engagement with the library program. It is ironic, because one of my person professional goals is to expand in this area as well.  I have maintained a social media presence starting in 2006 with Myspace, which I haven’t used in over 12 years. Currently I use: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snap Chat and TikTok.  The latter social media, less so.    My social media for the most part is personal and fairly locked down.  I use it to connect with friends and share family pictures etc. This not something that I would feel comfortable opening up outside of my friendship group.

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(Socialnomics, 2018)

The library program has shown me how social media can help with connecting educators and professionals but also how it can be used as a tool for sharing resources and engaging in learning experiences.  I chose to set up a professional twitter account for this purpose, in part for coursework, but am seeing now the professional value.  This twitter account is free from my child’s photos and doesn’t include personal commentary on politics or controversial subjects.

I have a professional social media account, but now what?

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