How to use Social Media to Build Your Educational Network

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In this episode of the (https://www.teachercast.net/tep) , we welcome Lyn Hilt on the podcast to discuss Social Media and how it has evovled over the last decade for educators worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: How has Social Media evolved over the last 5-7 years? The evolving nature of social learning networksWhy are educators connecting via social? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? How does engagement in a social learning space differ in 2018 than it was ten years ago? What’s changed for the better? For worse? Strategies for engaging meaningfully in social networks – tips & tricks for educators Alternatives to open social for engagement with learning networks Lyn’s work with Modern Learners & as the facilitator of ChangeLeaders Community – how this community offers a unique, different perspective and opportunities for educators and leaders to engage in ways they cannot in open social Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) The @TechEdShow (http://www.twitter.com/techedshow) Visit the www.TechEducatorPodcast.com (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue (http://www.twitter.com/sampatue) About our GuestLyn Hilt is an educational leadership and instructional technology Kiker Learning. (https://sites.google.com/site/kikerlearning/) Lyn is also the community manager for the vibrant and inspiring Modern Learners (http://modernlearners.com/) team. Lyn teaches future educational leaders through her role as an adjunct instructor and online course designer for Cabrini University. She holds K-12 principal, elementary, and middle-level math and science teaching certifications. Lyn began her career teaching fifth and sixth grades and always strives to focus her work to help best meet the needs of young people. Lyn has contributed to various publications in print and online. She authored a chapter on using social media to support professional learning in the 3rd edition of Connected Principals (http://connectedprincipals.com/) blog. Her work and experiences have been featured in Education Week, THE Journal, Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education by Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli, and Eric Sheninger’s Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. About Modern Learners“Let's lead our students into the modern world. Together.” Leading Schools that Learn: Building Culture through Inquiry and Agency. (https://modernlearners.com/chicagolab/) Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: ChangeLeaders Community (https://www.changeleaders.community/)   #CLClearns @ModernLearners 10 Principles for Schools of Modern Learning (https://modernlearners.com/10principles) whitepaper -> short link Lyn will share in the recording: bit.ly/tep184 Hilt Consultants, LLC (http://hiltconsultants.org/) – Lyn is available for consulting and professional learning services! Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: (http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail) YouTube: (http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube) iTunes: (http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast ( http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) ) Educational Podcasting Today ( http://www.educationalpodcasting.today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/) ) The http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com...