Social Media Training Manual AET562 Social Media for

Social Media Training Manual AET/562 Social Media for Professional Learning Team B Rebecca Fisher, Christine Fulton, Jennifer V. Martinez, Abner Mendoza September 28, 2015

Social Media: Connecting our World ü Social Learning ü Problem Solving Through Social Learning ü Addressing Business Issues & Strengthening Relationships Through Social Learning ü Social Media Tools for Social Learning

Social Learning What is Social Learning? Natural Learning Informal Learning Social media allows us to extend the boundaries of social learning.

Social Learning Possible barriers Overcoming barriers Role of social learning Ensure effective workforce training

Social Learning Possible ethical dilemmas Within the social learning environment Resolutions for ethical conflicts Importance of social learning Promote its importance within an organization

Problem Solving through Social Learning Social Media is capable of solving issues by: Bringing individuals and communities together Providing professional development/training Providing multiples resources and platforms Providing different ideas and suggestions

Problem Solving through Social Learning Bringing Individuals and Communities together produce: New Ideas Suggestions and Expert Advise

Problem Solving through Social Learning Social media continues to solves issues by: Providing relevant professional development opportunities Providing endless resources

Addressing Business Issues Through Social Learning ü Possible Issues: ü ü Employees resistant to social learning environment Organization inexperienced with social learning Unauthorized information sharing Organizational reputation incidents ü Possible Solutions: ü Provide guidance for social learning to go beyond just another initiative or training program ü Communicate the roles and responsibilities that social learning involves

Strengthening Relationships Through Social Learning ü Promote Collaboration & Teamwork ü Assign employees an area of responsibility within the social learning environment üj j ü Use past employees experiences in the social learning process ü Ensure management is ready to provide guidance at every level of the social learning implementation and evaluation

Social Media Tools for Social Learning Facebook: Designed for Social Media “connecting” with friends Sharing resources Sharing discussions Building relationships Privacy settings Instagram: Instant Camera + Telegram Customization of images for flexibility Sharing of work and creativity Discretion with content of photos and videos

Social Media Tools for Social Learning Twitter: Immediate sharing Sharing Tweets creates momentum #Hash Tags for various aspects/subjects Limit of 140 characters per positing You. Tube: Forum for sharing Video Clips Vast array of topics Free for users No oversight of content

Social Media Tools for Social Learning Prezi: Presentation Tool Captures attention of audience Learning curve

Learning Team B Rebecca Fisher, Christine Fulton, Jennifer V. Martinez, Abner Mendoz September 28, 2015