Building Learning Communities

What was your experience the last time you audited your online identity? What online image have you created of yourself? Or, perhaps, have others created your online image for you? As we participate in online communities, use social networks, publish content, and use data on a daily basis, we organically expand our digital footprint, our own digital DNA.

Yet,
• 52% of teachers find it difficult to use online web tools to receive information;
• 71% of teachers have never used LinkedIn or Twitter to connect with colleagues; and
• 66% of teachers never share content online.
(Source: BrightBytes/Clarity, data points from a national study of over 28,000 teachers)

Increasing self literacy and awareness of the digital footprints we leave behind for the rest of our lives is critical to our professional image and online reputation. This session will focus on how to manage your professional digital footprints as an excellent way to showcase your expertise and build your personal learning brand.