SoMe Survey

I found the SoMe Survey very profound and thoughtful.  The first two questions  regarding social media were very basic. Of course I use Facebook religiously.  I also have accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn.    I tend to stay off most social media except for Facebook.  All of the social media sites I have listed above are usually the Page Six of the internet.  I can find all of the local and family gossip on these applications.  Although, Facebook is now an app where I can find information for family activities.

What I found thought provoking about the Survey is that these social media sites can also be used for the better.  I always knew the internet was an excellent resource for research and sharing ideas. I just never put the two together.  I just always limited my personal growth to internet searches and blogs. This always seemed time consuming.  This survey brought the idea of social media as a sharing and learning experience to the forefront.

With a quick search, I found the Facebook page in seconds.



One of Many Facebook Mathematics Pages

With all the social media at my fingertips;

• I can easily find new and innovative ways to teach math. 
• I can use what is posted, try to improve on it, or even put my own flavor to it. 
• I can repost my experiences with the subject matter.
• I can ask questions to other people in my field.

This just names a few of the new ways I have to improve personal and professional growth.

The SoMe Survey activity hits the ISTE NETS-T Standards right on the head specifically Standard 5.  This activity and my subsequent social media searches profoundly jump started my professional growth and leadership skills.  By changing my outlook of social media as gossip pages, I can now use social media as a networking and learning tool.

So, off I go to reacquaint  myself with all of my social media accounts.  Hopefully I can remember UserID's and passwords.  Wish me good luck.