Standard+10

Social Networking

**Standard 10**: connected with other teachers and the community. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.

**Evidence 1**: The social network Twitter



Click here to go to my Twitter Profile page

**Rationale 1**: Shortly after starting the Educational Technology Program at Marian University, I joined a social network called Twitter. I use Twitter to share and gain knowledge with other educators from all over the world. The development of a group of educators who follow each other on Twitter is called a PLN or Professional Leaning Network. Although I have not met many of the people I follow on Twitter in person, I have found that I know some of the people very well. Using Twitter as a social network has been one of the most benefitial and important parts of my technology profession. I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and resources from my PLN on Twitter.

Some of the other Social Networking Sites that I am on: Scoop.it Pinterest Facebook Linkedin


 * KSD **

10.K.1 The teacher understands schools as organizations within the larger community context and understands the operations of the relevant aspects of the system(s) within which s/he works. //Gaining insight from other educators from around the nation and world has opened my eyes about education. Knowing that a school across the Atlantic Ocean in England or France can have the same issues as we do is enlightening. Finding a person to converse with about an important issue in education is very rewarding.//

10.S.1 The teacher participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment. //Much of what I aquire and gain from Twitter is used on a daily basis in my classroom with my students or shared with colleagues in my district. Twitter offers a ton of resources to use and also helps to build my pedagody of education.//

10.D.3 The teacher is willing to consult with other professionals regarding the education and well being of his/her students. //I make sure to log into Twitter at least once a week. I have a group of educators that I call my “Best Follows” that I make sure to converse with via Twitter on a regular basis. I also participate in a weekly discussion called “Ed Chat” with other professionals from all over the world.//