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"Propersonal" Networking: Using
LinkedIn for Early Childhood
Program Administrators
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Sponsored by
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Setting the stage:WHY….
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Social Media=
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Slow, Robust, Deep & Broad
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“Propersonal” Networking
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If you post, you can’t hide on
• Not anonymous
• Connected to your profile
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What’s so great about LI?
• > 200 million members
• 2 new members per second
• over 20 million students &
recent graduates
Professional networking
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This is early education! Why do we
need professional networking?
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LinkedIn is about…
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With whom
should I connect?
• Learn
• Connect
• Share ideas
• Get new ideas
• Build partnerships
What can you do with LinkedIn?
Participate in
trustworthy
professional
learning
networks
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What should you post?• Questions
• Tips
• Resources
• Blog posts
• Videos
• Email newsletters
• Events
• News
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LinkedIn is not the site for
promoting your program to
parents*
* Follow the rules of the
groups in which you
post
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#1 Misconception
It’s ONLY for job searchingCopyright Fran Simon, 20148/21/2014
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#2 Misconception
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You have to make something happen
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OK, so…
HOW
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Core
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• Professional Profiles
• Groups
• Status updates
• Company Profiles
LinkedIn Tools
LinkedIn Browser Toolbar
Sharaholic
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Make your profile public!
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Now
What?
Demo
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Godo it!
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• Gr8 Profile
• Connect with people:
• You know
• You need to know
• Who know people you need to
know
• Update Status
• Join groups, respond and share
• Ask and answer questions
Become a LinkedIn Superhero!
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LinkedIn: http://LinkedIn.com/in/FranSimon
Email: [email protected]
Connect with me!
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