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Interesting and accurate summary IMO by Rob Paterson of how work, jobs, and taking charge of your own professional development are changing. Either they have been listening to us, or more likely, we have been reading them! :-) Offers an e-book for $2.99 titled You Don't Need a Job, You Need a Trust Network by Robert Paterson

blog post by Allison Stadd on Media Bistro, December 9, 2013. Shows how Twitter users have moved from original purpose (what are you doing now?) to more worthwhile pursuits on Twitter. "When I explained that I use Twitter for purely professional and informational purposes - keeping up with news in real time, tracking trends, reading interesting articles, and cultivating relationships - she was surprised, and shared that she'd like to try that out. I was equally surprised at her impression of Twitter in the first place."

Nice differentiation between mentor, advisor, coach and supervisor on AWIS blog. "As the largest cross-disciplinary organization representing women in STEM, mentoring is a topic we've been addressing for decades. Donna J. Dean, PhD, past AWIS President and Fellow, has authored a book on mentoring women in STEM. (Which everyone in STEM should read. Men can definitely gain insight from Donna's wisdom, too.) So, what is the difference between mentoring, coaching, advising and supervising? Donna sums it up this way: A mentor is a wise and trusted person who guides, protects, and promotes the protégé's (mentee's) career. An advisor is someone who offers advice, from a perspective of wisdom or authority. A coach helps with specific skill and ability development, often on a fee basis. A supervisor ('boss') has the official task of overseeing your work."

Very interesting blog post on how to convert casual readers into activists on Mashable by Geoff Livinston, May 13, 2010. 1. Stop thinking of them as slacktivists 2. Steward people up the Twitter engagement ladder from very low involvement (reads the tweet) to medium (retweets) to high (makes a donation or takes action) or very high (takes action and actively encourages others to do so). 3. Reevaluate the donor funnel to see where people are talking about issue online, listen, reflect back on what you're hearing, invite small acts of engagement, thank people and tell them the difference their acts made, listen some more, invite them to speak... 4. Shift your attitude to understand what hot buttons are to trigger support, cultivate them and make them feel appreciated. 5. Create new calls to action.

"Running a blog is so much more rewarding when you know people are reading, enjoying and sharing your work. If you're managing a blog as part of your business, you probably want people to find and buy your products through your blog, as well. So increasing subscribers is an important task for bloggers. These are some fairly simple hacks that you can implement without too much fuss, which should boost your subscriber numbers. 1. Lower your bounce rate - here is how"

interesting tool to test reading ease on narrative that we write for blogs, etc.

Blog post identified by Brenda Kaulback for CPsquare Inquiry 2013. Blog by Scott Jaschik, August 19, 2013, focuses on the DOCC, a MOOC feminized with different values and pedagogy. Excerpt "The DOCC aims to challenge MOOC thinking about the role of the instructor, about the role of money, about hierarchy, about the value of "massive," and many other things. The first DOCC will be offered for credit at 17 colleges this coming semester, as well in a more MOOC-style approach in which videos and materials are available online for anyone." Excerpt: "A DOCC is different from a MOOC in that it doesn't deliver a centralized singular syllabus to all the participants. Rather it organizes around a central topic," Balsamo said. "It recognizes that, based on deep feminist pedagogical commitments, expertise is distributed throughout all the participants in a learning activity," and does not just reside with one or two individuals. Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/08/19/feminist-professors-create-alternative-moocs#ixzz2xY8xLHur Inside Higher Ed

Blog post by Dorie Clark, Entrepreneur, April 11, 2014 on projecting expert credentials. 1. Solidify your digital credentials with a trail of digital breadcrumbs that mark you as an expert. 2. Speak up--get in front of potential clients throughfree workshops 3. Read the experts so that you know who the players are 4. Don't ask for permission, project confidence even if you don't feel it

Pretty amazing list of skills you need to be successful in life by Robin Good, June 3, 2014. This is the last five of 35 skills that he will make sure his kids know how to do. Also includes excellent resources to improve one's skills in each area. These five are: 31. How to Search 32. How To Navigate 33. How To Calculate with Numbers 34. How To Rest 35. How To Cure Oneself Excerpt (rationale) Made exception for some basic math (though learned and understood with a completely different approach) and for dwelling deeper into truly understanding how to "read" something or knowing more about one's own body and physiology, the thirty-five skills that I have explored in this guide share very little similarities, if any, with those that you can gain in the 13 years of basic traditional school education. My key selection criteria in considering, evaluating and finally choosing anyone of the skills that I have here listed, has been a rather simple question: does the mastering of this skill significantly affect my probability to live a meaningful, constructive and rewarding life experience independently of the time, part of the world, social class, and group that one could be living in? And when my answer has been positive I have included that skill. Link: http://www.masternewmedia.org/what-to-learn-to-be-successful-p5/#ixzz37SVB5qTR

Copyblogger post by Henneke Duistermaat, July 2014. "Follow these steps: Over the next five days, block 30 minutes for reviewing your blog. On day one, create a profile of your favorite fan. On day two, write down your blog purpose and discover why your fans come to your blog. On day three, think about your favorite fan and write down at least 30 blog topics that he'd love to read. On day four, review your blog promotion strategy. How can you reach more people in the time available to you? Which activities can you cut? How can you experiment? On day five, consider your email strategy. How can you build a closer relationship with the fans on your list?"

Great blog by Nick Bilton in the Sunday NYTimes July 16, 2014 about how social media sucks us in to spend a lot of time on it. Although there isn't data as such, scientists are beginning to wonder if this diversion of our time sucks creativity too. The author ends the piece by saying instead of spending the first hour of the day on social media, he has been reading a book and finding it much more satisfying, enlightening, and stimulating.

study by Jane McConnell, Digital Workplace advisor and researcher. In the comments section by Rachel Happe, principal and co-founder of the Community Roundtable. "Awesome and congratulations on getting this out Jane. A must read for everyone in our extended network. In my area, community management, your assessment is spot on. We have long held that 1) community management is the future of all management 2) community management is like teaching - everyone does it and some people do it professionally and 3) it's a critical 21st century skill. Thank you for "

Amusing and intelligent assessment of the value of working out loud through long-post reflection.

video (17 minutes) of Gary Jones, co-author of "My iPad for Seniors" to use the tablet to "travel the world, cook an awesome meal, listen to your favorite music, read a bestseller, or have a face-to-face conversation with your grandchild. Values the freedom that comes with it--cites learning how to ride a bike, obtaining a driver's license with getting an iPad.

Blog post by Meenoo Rami, October 22, 2013. "How can you make the most of social networks? The main thing: Explore. Whether you choose to use Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, blogs, or other forms of virtual communities, read a lot and let the good stuff lead you to more good stuff (and good people). The second thing: Look for community-and if you don't find it, build it. When I realized there was no Twitter chat for English teachers, I launched (and have maintained for past three years) #engchat, which has given me many rewards for the time and effort I put into it. Every Monday night at 7 p.m, ET, dozens of teachers of English come together to discuss topics such as social justice education, teaching grammar and vocabulary, and balancing the canon with contemporary fiction in our classrooms. Even outside our Monday night chats, the hashtag #engchat helps teachers to pose questions, share lesson ideas, and exchange relevant resources with others who share similar interests. "

Great post on Resource Link, October 19, 2011, on value of twitter to professional learning community building. Found it via my Twitterers. Research has identified six 'common patterns of participation' for users of Twitter: Sharing Knowledge and Resources - sharing links to blogs, images or video clips of interest. Monitoring Educational New Sources - sourcing professional readings and research Digitally Attending Important Conferences - sharing thoughts and reflections from professional development sessions or conferences. Encouraging Reflection - engaging in a reflective conversation with others Gathering Instant Feedback - turning to Twitter as the first point of call when needing answers about their practice Mentoring Colleagues - turning to Twitter to find a digital mentor for yourself or a peer. (From Ferriter, W. M., Ramsden, J. T., & Sheninger, E. C. (2011). Communicating and Connecting with Social Media. Bloomington: Solution Tree Press.) How to get started: 1. Set up a Twitter account 2. Find people to follow 3. Learn some hashtags #_____ 4. Manage your posts

Excellent blog post on why we should blog--if you get discouraged read this blog post by Joshua Becker, Becomingminimalist

article by Kelly Jackson Higgins at Dark Reading.com on what's happening with the sale of online data collected legally, but not necessarily analyzed accurately or sold ethically. November 5, 2014

one of the funniest posts I have ever read by Lucy Ferriss, Lingua Franca, July 8, 2015.

Mattel is using AI to turn Barbie into a young girl's friend. Hello Barbie is the new incantation of the doll that appeals to 3 - 10 year old girls. Hello Barbie can react to what a young girl is saying to her, and is programmed with thousands of responses. Unlike the toys that had pull strings, Hello Barbie transmits via wifi so the girl's voice is read and then sends Barbie a response to the keywords in the voice data within a second. Hello Barbie has thicker thighs to accommodate the batteries necessary for all this. Interesting research on girls who play with Barbie have lower self esteem than those who do not, and feel they have to be think, have large breasts, and be blond and blue eyed. Scary!