EdTech 543 First Post

• What are you initial reactions about joining these social networks for use in this course?

I look forward to seeing how this class can enhance my use of social networking in education. I have been using social networks for sometime, but I know that there is a great deal of potential for this platform that I have not explored.

• What is your experience in using social media for your own professional development?

At school we use Schoology, a facebook-like platform for interacting with students and posting assignments. I have offered students the opportunity to create a twitter account, blog post or tumblr site based on a specific assignment.

• What is your experience in using social media as an instructional strategy in your learning environment?

I think that is it provides students with an engaging platform of expression. Students just like the rest of the world is intrigued by social media, so being able to use it in the classroom is a huge boon.

• What are your expectations for this course?

I really do not have any expectations. I like the writings and digital imprint of the Professor and I look forward to seeing how technology can be used to increase students’ access to material across social and economic divides.