Bolded statements followed by * demonstrate weaknesses or lack of proficiency
Social Networks
I use social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter) for my own professional developer as an educator.*
I do not.
I know how to use social networks to support the learning of K-12 students.*
I do not.
I know how to connect with other educators via social networks to ask questions/improve my understanding about how K-12 students learn.*
I suppose I could connect with educators via Twitter or Facebook if I started an educational account.
I understand ethical and privacy standards for the appropriate use of social networks in education.*
I don't have any training in this area.
Teaching
I can effectively help others to productively collaborate and use social networks in a learning context.*
Based on my answers to the previous statements, I don't think I am qualified to effectively teach the use of applications/networks in which I am not proficient from an educational perspective.
Connected Learning
Social Networks and Teaching → (-)
o Your predicament is akin to mine, in that neither of us have utilized social media in the capacity of education.
o Given that I would rate myself the same, I cannot give you helpful advice ☹. However, I do think this could be an effective teaching tool for all teachers so improving this skill is important in my opinion.