1. iCan build a PLN using Twitterand Yammer Effective Social Networking for Teachers
2. What can a PLN do for you? This month my PLN has: Answered tech questions for me (almost immediately) Told me that BlogEd/Portal was down Shared resources and links Inspired me to change my teaching practice Given me ideas for a unit of work Informed me about a conference
6. Follow Tweeters Teachers Politicians Scientists Historians Authors Media Organisations Sports People Celebrities
7. Love the # Hashtags for teachers #nswdet #dernsw #edtech
8. Yammer Go to www.yammer.com Only DET staff can join No limit on characters Join the #yamfire each Sunday at 8pm Follow everyone or follow a few Join Groups
9. Helpful Links Twitter Workshop – 20 steps to getting started Edudemic – The Ultimate Twitter Guide for Teachers Teacher Reflection – PE teacher talks about his PLN Guide to Yammer – written by a DET PE teacher
10. Megan Townes Richmond High School http://digitalhallways.wordpress.com http://www.twitter.com/townesy77