Distance Learning Educators Can Network by Joining a DL Group on LinkedIn
Collaborate Through Messaging and Group Membership
After joining, create a profile by posting your resume, summarizing your professional accomplishments and job history. You determine how much information you want to show in this very public manner. You can then begin to build your network and link to others by contacting them through the website.
Joining a LinkedIn group is one way to extend your professional network by making contacts with individuals outside of your first level of contacts (people you know personally). LinkedIn Groups have a forum in which members can post questions or comments. Forum discussions are private as group membership is required.
After setting up your profile, use the "search groups" drop down box at the top right side of the page. Try the word "adjunct" in the search box and 26 groups are found with this term in the group description. The search term "distance learning" returned 69 results, "e-learning" returned 247 results, "online education" returned 161 results, and "distance education" returned 40 results. Of course, you may want to find groups closer to your specific subject interest, university alma mater, or employer.
It is easy to join or un-join a group if you discover the update emails are too frequent or if you do not sense a good fit. LinkedIn does not permit solicitation emails from groups, so do not be concerned that you will be asked to join other groups if you join one group. You may even create your own group to stay in touch with your colleagues.
Distance learning educators and professionals can build their professional network simply by creating a profile and joining groups on LinkedIn. DL educators understand the connecting power of the internet. Using sites like LinkedIn to find like-minded individuals and using groups to discuss current topics is an effective way to network and build your professional profile.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentGood info. I am on LinkedIn myself, and this could prove useful!
Great info, thanks.. :o)
I think it's amazing how many options there are for learning now. Nice article.