Okay, I’m about to reveal something about myself…I’m a Twitter newbie. No longer a virgin, since I’ve actually posted some Tweets. I signed up for a Twitter account about four years ago, during one of my active job searches, at the urging of my technology mentor. Honestly, I wasn’t sure why I needed a Twitter account, but for some reason didn’t want to ask. Silly girl.
I’m currently reading “The New Social Learning: A Guide to Transforming Organizations through Social Media,” written by Tony Bingham and Marcia Connor. I am finally understanding! The book details various examples of how organizations are using social media tools to facilitate learning and knowledge management…and it is BRILLIANT! I am so motivated that I logged into Twitter and have begun tweeting. I sent an email to my manager, who oversees technology for our company’s learning organization, volunteering to be involved in any steering committees or advisory councils that my organization may create as it tiptoes into the Social Media Forest.
I admit it…I’m a geek wannabe and I can now see the inherent value of using social media tools in my chosen profession. The future is so bright, I gotta wear shades!
