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Professional Development Beyond UCSB: Using Personal Learning Networks (PLN) for Self-Directed Learning
Twitter: #pdcpln
Joe SabadoExec Director, SIS&TAssociate CIO for Student AffairsTwitter: @joesabadoLinkedIn: /in/joesabadoBlog: www.joesabado.comEmail: [email protected]
• Born in Philippines• Immigrated to US in 1984• Grew up in Salinas, Ca.
UCSB GAUCHO – CLASS OF 1997Political Science BA/Minor in Asian Am Studies
Privileged to lead SIS&T and work with amazing friends/colleagues.
Thank you for attending this session.
What interested you in attending and what would you like to get out of it?
Partner/Group
What is Personal Learning Network (PLN)?
My PLN as a Sample Model & Motivations for Engaging
General Principles/Advice
Practical Steps: Establishing online presence, pinterest, twitter, linkedin
Questions & Takeaways
“n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online.” (Klingensmith, 2009)
PLN Defined
Why PLN?
Software Development
SIS&T(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process Analysis
General Business Knowledge
Why PLN?
Software Development Asian American Issues
SIS&T(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
Professional/Personal Interests
Student Affairs + Higher Ed(theories, history, contemp.
issues, trends)
Social Justice
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process Analysis
Consumer Tech Trends(mobile, social media, cloud,
IoT, wearable)General Business
Knowledge
Personal Learning Network(formal & self-directed)
Why PLN?
Software Development Asian American Issues
SIS&T(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
Professional/Personal Interests
Student Affairs + Higher Ed(theories, history, contemp.
issues, trends)
Social Justice
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process Analysis
Consumer Tech Trends(mobile, social media, cloud,
IoT, wearable)General Business
Knowledge
Personal Learning Network(formal & self-directed)
Why PLN?
Software Development Asian American Issues
SIS&T(Areas of focus & prof dev opportunities)
Professional/Personal Interests
Student Affairs + Higher Ed(theories, history, contemp.
issues, trends)
Social Justice
IT Leadership/Mgmt.
Project Management
Business Process Analysis
Career Aspirations/Growth & Interests as Life-long Learner
Consumer Tech Trends(mobile, social media, cloud,
IoT, wearable)General Business
Knowledge
My PLN
My PLN in Detail
UCSB Formal ProDev Programs
Gaucho Connections HR Academy Gaucho U IT Foundations
Student Affairs SA Exec Group SA Foundations SA Management Dev Group
SIS&T Online Resources
Lynda.com UCSB Learning Center PluralSight
Communities IT Community Colleagues Students APIA
My PLN - UCSB
Social Media / Technologies Social Networks
Facebook Twitter Snapchat Instagram Pinterest Yik Yak LinkedIn Goodreads
Videos YouTube
Collaboration Tools Box Evernote One Note Google Apps Dropbox
Blogs Bookmarking
Pocket Conferencing tools
Zoom Slack Google Hangout
Other Kindle Khan Academy MOOC Slideshare
My PLN – Social Media / Technologies
NASPA Conferences
National WRCSAD Western Regional
NUFP Webinars Knowledge Communities
Technology kC API KC
My PLN – NASPA
Why PLN? – 1. Develop Digital Literacies
Why PLN? – 2. ConnectivismWhy PLN? – 2. Connectivism
Why PLN? – 2. Connectivism
Why PLN? – 2. Connectivism
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (Collaborations)
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (NASPA Tech)
Torry @ NASPA 2016
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (IT Directors & Digital Leaders)
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (NASPA API KC)
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (UCSB IT Foundations)
Why PLN? – 3. Develop Networks/Relationships (NUFP)
Identify areas of study to pursue. Experiment with learning resources and adjust accordingly. Have a plan and a self-imposed discipline to go with it.
Provide value to your network. Share knowledge by sharing, producing content. Convert online relationships to face-to-face and towards
collaboration.
If you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.
1. Self-directed learning requires discipline.
2. Build and maintain network.
3. Adopt a GROWTH MENTALITY.
General Advice
Leadership/Management Student Affairs/Higher Education Information Technology, Social Media, Mobile, etc.
Some apps/tech will work for a while, some don’t. New apps/tech introduced, some disappear.
If you’re not learning, you’re falling behind. Dedicate time of each day to learn something new. With limited time,
mobile helps to access info anytime/anywhere/
Identify areas of study to pursue.
Experiment with learning resources and adjust accordingly.
Have a plan and a self-imposed discipline to go with it.
Self-directed learning requires discipline
My PLN - 2011
My PLN - 2016
Your Personal Learning Network
Your Personal Learning Network
Your Personal Learning Network
What are your thoughts so far/questions?
What can you recommend as resources/networks for PLN?
Partner/Group
Your Personal Learning Network
STEPS TO ESTABLISHING ONLINE PRESENCE
Your Personal Learning Network
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
http://www.pinterest.com
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
One result for “personal learning network”
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
Saved to board - “personal learning network”
Your Personal Learning Network
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com
Claim your handle (@josieahlquist)
Complete your profile
Upload professional photo/ background image
Use lists to manage followers
Use hashtags related to your academic fields/ career
Participate in chats
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com
Twitter basics
Terms: What to Tweet/Do:
• @username • RT: Retweet• #: hashtag (digital marker)• DM: Direct messages (private)
• Use “Find People” link or search for keywords to find people to follow
• Ask for help/advice• Ask for recommended books,
programs, professional experience
• Converse with other students with same interests
• Share your activities/projects
Your Personal Learning Network
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com
Create complete profile (100%)
Get recommendations Position for Google
search (use your name, keywords)
Expand networks in your academic fields/intended career
Participate or start a group
Use application to showcase work (slideshare)
SUMMARY
1. PLN requires a growth mindset
2. It’s about building relationships by providing value/engaging with your networks.
3. If you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.
General Advice
One More Thing ….
Would you be interested in learning/leading future opportunities (learn-at-lunch, etc) sessions to talk about PLN, learn how to use social media?
Email: [email protected]: @joesabadoLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joesabadoInstagram: @joesabadoSnapchat: @joesabado
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