Welcome to the newest update for moving forward into the virtual world.
We have been busy behind the scenes getting the technical side of connecting the Delta Kappa Society Website and the DKGnetwork connected. Installations have been completed and URL's point to the right spot. We will finish all the navigation pieces for the website soon. Then we provide that information to the GoLightly team for integration. This will allow the 2 sites to have the same look and blend from one to another as you choose to enter the DKGnetwork. Oh one other thing, we now own dkg.org which will be the new URL for the international site. Our email has already made the change. So you can reach me at lindae@dkg.org. I'd love to hear from you.
This is very exciting to me as we are getting closer to launching the new look and feel for the international website and the beginnings of the social network component. We are planning this launch in January. The website will have a great new beautiful appearance and new navigation. Our aim is to make it much easier to find what members need. With that in mind here's a hint... to find anything to do with committees, you'll go to the committee tab which will be part of the top navigation. To find forms, applications, resources, program ideas and much more, you'll go to the library, also in the top navigation. I've shared the new changes with Phyllis Hickey and Corlea Plowman and they are excited with the new design.
I'll keep you posted about the new website but for the next couple of weeks, I'll be working to develop the next issue of the DKG NEWS.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
DKGnetwork
Social networking will soon be available to the members of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Headquarters has planned the launch for January 2010.
The GoLightly platform will house the network and be a part of the international website. Within this site, members will have web 2.0 tools to create committee wikis, develop their own blogs, establish private discussion forums, use video and images to convey meaning to today's new teaching generation.
In addition to wikis and blogs, web 2.0 tools can include social bookmarking, like delicious, RSS, tag clouding, podcasts, photo sharing, and online video or media, such as YouTube or TeacherTube. Most of these tools are free. All one does is sign up for an account. One's involvement level deepens the experiences of collaborative community learning. In any social community we learn from others. The more one reads other blogs and participates in the social community, the more you learn.
In his book Smart Mobs, Howard Rheingold talks about "people who are able to act in concert even when they don't know each other. The people who make up smart mobs cooperate in ways never before possible..." His views on smart mobs relate to the entire idea of social networking and collaborative work. Will Richardson talks about social media and how we as participants will de-focus on the tools of today but continue to latch onto "the “properties and dynamics” or the “network effects” that they bring about." The way of communication has forever changed. It is up to us, the world of educators at any level, to help one another learn the new world of collaboration and connectivity. The DKGnetwork is our first step toward that effort. Look for the launch in January.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Texas Executive Education
Yesterday I had the privilege to attend the Open House event at the Texas Executive Education center at the University of Austin. The event hosted two panel sessions and a reception. In the first panel session we heard from industry leaders who have been instrumental in helping their company grow in the difficult economic times of today.
John Hanks, VP of Industrial and Embedded Product Lines at National Instruments discussed how success of customers, suppliers, shareholders and employees all played a part of their success. He referred to Lego Mind Storm kits as one of the items they were involved with in the marketplace. He also talked about how the social media world and one's ability to collaborate will impact the future. Tiffany Davila-Dunne came from the banking industry. She talked about building a strong company culture and the importance of collaboration. John Berra, Chairman Emerson Process Management, spoke about growth strategies and developing leaders in their organization. In between the two sessions we went outside for a delightful reception.
After a time, the staff helped all visiting to work their way back inside to attend the second panel session held in the amphitheater. In this session we heard from faculty members, John N. Doggett, Raji Srinivasan, and James A. Nolen. They shared their thoughts on the topics presented by the industry leaders from the first session and spent over an hour addressing questions from the participants. Gaylen D. Paulson, Associate Dean and Director of Texas Executive Education facilitated the entire event.
This experience jogged our minds and made us think. This morning. Dr. Rants called a meeting to discuss what we learned and to begin thinking about how we might apply to our organization. The time spent in both efforts was both empowering and purposeful.
John Hanks, VP of Industrial and Embedded Product Lines at National Instruments discussed how success of customers, suppliers, shareholders and employees all played a part of their success. He referred to Lego Mind Storm kits as one of the items they were involved with in the marketplace. He also talked about how the social media world and one's ability to collaborate will impact the future. Tiffany Davila-Dunne came from the banking industry. She talked about building a strong company culture and the importance of collaboration. John Berra, Chairman Emerson Process Management, spoke about growth strategies and developing leaders in their organization. In between the two sessions we went outside for a delightful reception.
After a time, the staff helped all visiting to work their way back inside to attend the second panel session held in the amphitheater. In this session we heard from faculty members, John N. Doggett, Raji Srinivasan, and James A. Nolen. They shared their thoughts on the topics presented by the industry leaders from the first session and spent over an hour addressing questions from the participants. Gaylen D. Paulson, Associate Dean and Director of Texas Executive Education facilitated the entire event.
This experience jogged our minds and made us think. This morning. Dr. Rants called a meeting to discuss what we learned and to begin thinking about how we might apply to our organization. The time spent in both efforts was both empowering and purposeful.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Austin Arrival
Greetings to all my Delta Kappa Gamma sisters,
I have just joined the international headquarters team here in Austin. My role is as the Communications Services Administrator and we are here to serve you. I am so excited to be here and have this opportunity. We will be working on improving the international website, making your needs and orders a priority and creating some new opportunities for you to become part of the social network world. Watch for news of coming things.
I have moved to Austin from Memphis, Tennessee where I have lived most of my life. I'm enjoying learning my way around and getting to know new people here.
I have just joined the international headquarters team here in Austin. My role is as the Communications Services Administrator and we are here to serve you. I am so excited to be here and have this opportunity. We will be working on improving the international website, making your needs and orders a priority and creating some new opportunities for you to become part of the social network world. Watch for news of coming things.
I have moved to Austin from Memphis, Tennessee where I have lived most of my life. I'm enjoying learning my way around and getting to know new people here.
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