2009 - Connected Action - Marc Smith - Social Media Network Analysis View more presentations from Marc Smith. To take my learning deeper on  social network analysis and mapping techniques and how they can be applied them to a social media strategy, I took a workshop with Marc Smith.  After all, data is only as good as it is actionable!   MORE >>

However, if you haven't seen a use for Facebook for your organization, then you are not alone, and we are here to help. If you haven't heard of Facebook, I'm sorry to break it to you, but you are living under a rock. Many people view online social networking tools, such as Facebook , LinkedIn , and Myspace as time-draining distractions. MORE >>

I wrote about her project  The Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking in  January, 2009 on National Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Awareness Day. Lessons Learned From A Twitterthon by Diana Scimone. 9.    Get professional help when you need it. Kay Chernush for the U.S. State Department. 1.    Build your base first. MORE >>

As usual, I got some incredibly thoughtful and helpful responses that merit elevation to a new post. Be a valuable tool for your own ongoing learning and professional development. Provide you with a way to show your ongoing engagement with topics in your industry and profession and help you stay up-to-date on what's happening. MORE >>

Will Richardson has an excellent post, Don't, Don't, Don't vs. Do, Do, Do , in which he muses on "acceptable use" policies of social media in schools and how restrictive and anti-learning they can be. The items he would include are: “Do use our network to connect to other students and adults who share your passions with whom you can learn.” MORE >>