Trainers Talk Tech

My friend Debby Kurti alerted me to this article from the National Education Association:

Online Social Networking for Educators

By now, you've heard the buzz about MySpace and Facebook, but you may still be wondering what all the fuss is about. Maybe you're a little mystified by the whole social networking craze, or you're a little wary about venturing into your students' territory. But what if we told you it can actually be good for your career?

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Social networking is HUGE...I've gotten business from it, met new people, found people with the same interests as me, and now the education and training field is taking advantage of it as well. Actually, many universities and training centers have been doing it for a long time, but this is an example of a technology not specifically designed for training purposes.

I'm in the process of setting up my first PodCast interview as we speak. I've contacted an expert trainer and expert in the area of social networking. I hope to have her interview "in the can" before I head off to ASTD TK 09 at the end of January.

Now, if I can figure out how to get the podcast tied to this blog software...