Week 3 - Blog Posting #5 -Social Media

Social media is a wonderful virtual element that bridges the gap between many individuals. When I think of social media I think of networks such as Facebook and Myspace. I have had the opportunity to learn so much about my network of friends on these sites in ways I would have never had through face to face communication. Social networks bring so many walks of life together and bring together so many positive opportunities.

I know my coworkers that I work with on one level but if we were connected through a social network I could get to know them in such a different way. I wish that we as a whole staff would begin blogging about our classrooms and be able to connect with each teacher on a different level. I have tried getting a blogging network going but the issue of time has halted us from starting one. Many teachers feel they don't have enough time to do something like blogging but once we all began I believe we would see the benefits of being a social network. Ill keep trying to encourage them!

On my personal classroom website I felt that a very important element to my site is a comment box. I wanted to give the parents the chance to voice their opinions and suggestions. This way I am able to hear from my audience and learn from them. I enjoy this element of social media.

Just looking at all the varieties of social media out there is amazing! There is so many ways that social media is benefiting all professions in some way or another. The communication that has taken place has increased knowledge everywhere.

Resources:

Optimizing Public Relations with Social Media

http://www.vocus.com/wp/socialmediawp.pdf

Mahalo.com

http://www.mahalo.com/social-media