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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Sunny joining in from New Delhi, India #INZPirED

JKatzaman May 26 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Joining #INZPirEd chat from Maryland to talk about academic brand.

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Today’s topic: Building your ‘Brand’ - In a sea of educators, how do you stand out of the crowd? #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Hey buddy. Hope you had a great week. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Hi, Adam here in Bangkok #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Hi Jim #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Morning Adam. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Hi Sunny #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:35 PM EDT

How do you go about building your academic brand? Should you? #INZpirED

JKatzaman May 26 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Hi, Sunny and @Ajarn_Adam. Yes, the week was fine, just trying to kick a cold. #INZPirEd

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Teachers are often humble and full of humility. Do enough of us toot our own horn? #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:37 PM EDT

I'm not sure I set out to develop a 'brand', I wonder if it just develops as a teacher follows avenues that interest them #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Hope you are feeling better. I tend to often get colds in the holidays. #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:40 PM EDT

True. What factors help develop it are important though? Thinking having a blog, networking, attending conferences etc etc. #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@NigamKriti @rsehji @PranSang @naghma_khn @sansanananana - Wake up :p #INZPirED

JKatzaman May 26 @ 10:41 PM EDT

I got nailed last Sunday. I went to my brother's place. It was cold, windy and they had all the windows open. Sniffles ensued. #INZPirEd

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@VipulaSharma1 @eslweb @deem_ellen @nzvh - Jump in to #INZPirED if you are around

rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Hi Sunny, thanks for the wake up call. #INZpirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Yep, plus training colleagues - an eg fresh in my mind this week I assisted a colleague with some Google Classroom training #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Living under a/c’s in the Delhi heat at the moment so think heat strokes are the danger here. Life on the other side. #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Pleasure :) #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Hi Jim #INZpirED

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JKatzaman May 26 @ 10:45 PM EDT

These days, you can naturally create a personal brand just by being on social media. No need to toot horns. Just act naturally. #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:45 PM EDT

So you build your brand - both inside and outside school. Everyone gets the inside one spot on. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Hi Ritu :) #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Very true Jim #INZPirED

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JKatzaman May 26 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Hi, Ritu. Are you anywhere near where New Zealand is launching rockets? #INZPirEd

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:47 PM EDT

That is an important part of the puzzle - Connecting with others raises your profile internationally. #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Yes, was thinking that. Someone else would be in a better position to tell you about how you stand out! #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Morning Kriti :) #INZPirED Discussing building your academic brand - Apart from networking - what else do you do?

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:49 PM EDT

I think we as teachers should control it e.g. What would people find out when they Google you? #INZPirED

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JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 10:49 PM EDT

#INZPirED Your ? intrigues me. Why do Ts need/want brands? What do they hope to accomplish or want - a following, recognition, more money?

rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:49 PM EDT

So what does my 'academic brand' look like? Any guesses? #INZpirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:52 PM EDT

I think I was thinking more on the lines of what do I most identify with. For me it is about #changingperceptions in education #INZpirED

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JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 10:52 PM EDT

#INZPirED Like Ss EACH T is unique with unique gifts 2 share. This can be called a brand, but branding implies marketing, selling, business

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:53 PM EDT

1/3 Hi Jena, good question! Here is a quote from a post I just found #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:53 PM EDT

2/3 "educators who build their brands tend to reflect on their practice and work hard to constantly improve" #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:53 PM EDT

3/3 https://t.co/a8A6RyAiQM #INZPirED

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JKatzaman May 26 @ 10:54 PM EDT

Not being a teacher, wouldn't someone like to be known as a particular kind of teacher with a reputation to go with that? #INZPirEd

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Very important consideration for many professions I would say, with employers increasingly looking at online footprints #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Yeahy - Morning Jena. But we sell our expertise - we market ourselves to get a job. Nothing wrong with building it up #INZPirED

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JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 10:56 PM EDT

#INZPirED I think Ts are looking 2B valued. What if we encouraged & rewarded each T's abilities. Would Ts still want 2 brand themselves?

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Def. All teachers I help recruit - get Googled. #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:57 PM EDT

In NZ you are not really far away from anything! Approx 7 hrs away from Auckland by road😊#INZpirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Haha too much *thinking!! Still waking up. #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 10:59 PM EDT

That is the overall aim - A T in the school has a limited local impact. An internationally renowned educator has more. #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Hey I do that too, it common place #INZpirED

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Kia ora Just got home #INZPirED am I too late ?

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Probably important for the T to focus on themselves up to a point too though, to reflect, refine, develop professionally etc #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:02 PM EDT

I find a number of Ts have no online presence - especially in India. They rarely network so all you have to go by is a CV #INZPirED

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JKatzaman May 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT

I'd think being able to say you're an active member -- even a leader -- in an international personal learning network is good. #INZpirED

JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT

#inzpired This=what I mean by need 2 value & reward teaching excellence. Recognition is not synonymous w/branding. Branding= another layer.

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Why not - just the scale is different? #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Out of interest Sunny, would you see no online presence as counting against them as potential employees? #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Good point, Jim. Don't find many on here who are out to build a CV or cult following. Mainly passionate edus who want 2 learn & b #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Nope - Jump in :) #INZPirED

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JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 11:05 PM EDT

#inzpired But don't hear me saying no teache S should build brands. I just think it adds unnecessary pressure, competition, & hierarchies.

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Not really. Online presence can be manipulated easily but it does tell about how web 2.0 the teacher is. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 11:07 PM EDT

True, maybe also more relevant for some roles than others #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:08 PM EDT

#INZPirED F2F is still the preferred method here too. Online is frowned upon.

nzvh May 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Perhaps they don't understand the power of connections ? Worked with teachers last week - their preferred way of Comms if2f
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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:08 PM EDT

I don't see that as counting against them at all. I hv hired those w/out online presence 2. It's just another way of knowing more #INZpirED

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JKatzaman May 26 @ 11:08 PM EDT

Being passionate about learning helps define your identity, which loosely speaking is your brand. It's how others know you. #INZPirEd

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:09 PM EDT

To me a connected educator shows promise - I can see reflection in blog entries and so on Creates a positive impression #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Hi Viv, it's been a long time. Lovely to see you here #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT

Agree - I have got my foot in the door because of this. It does make you stand out from the others #INZPirED

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:12 PM EDT

Brand You https://t.co/v9QnZopEF9 via @gcouros is a great read #INZpirEd we all need one , esp students !

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:12 PM EDT

Creating that allows people to recognise what you are about globally. So for an international T it is a vital employability tool #INZPirED

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Thanks Ritu glad I'm back with my #pln 💕 been crazy busy work wise - trying to claim me time back #INZpirEd

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JKatzaman May 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Just say you consult regularly with your international community. Don't mention one is of questionable background in Maryland. #INZPirEd

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT

A nice reminder ..putting learners at the centre #INZpiRED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Attending conferences is another part of this - especially presenting - you are seen as an expert. #INZPirED.

KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT

Haha - perhaps that might actually make you stand out if you come from the backwaters #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing this Viv! #INZPirED

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:17 PM EDT

And yet to catch up f2f🍵☕ #INZpirED

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Have you read @gcouros book - The Innovator’s Mindset ? Adam ... well worth it #INZPirED

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JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 11:19 PM EDT

#INZPirED I tackle branding daily & can say with certainty it takes away from what I do & love best. It's a burden. Hate 2 see Ts burdened.

JKatzaman May 26 @ 11:19 PM EDT

More like brackish water if you've ever been to the Baltimore Inner Harbor. #INZPirEd

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Not yet but I'll check it out, thanks #INZPirED

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Oh yes.... a must do ! Will message u ! Love to see your smiling face!#INZpirEd

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Do you think, this could be a deterrant too for some?? Some might get intimidatted? Thought? #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:21 PM EDT

I agree -rather plan creative learning experiences but blogging, connecting, becoming an examiner, presenting, publishing are fine #INZPirED

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JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 11:22 PM EDT

#INZpiRED Branding is HARD work. As if Ts don't already have enough to do. But by all means brand. Trouble is some of the best won't.

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator May 26 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Thanks Sunny, thanks everyone, got to go now, enjoy your weekend! #INZPirED

JenaiaMorane May 26 @ 11:23 PM EDT

#INZPirED I suspect we have slightly different definitions of branding ;-)

rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:23 PM EDT

😁Aww thank you and likewise. Would love to catch up soon. #INZpirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:24 PM EDT

True - trying to get some of the best to even be on Twitter is a challenge #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:25 PM EDT

Thank you Adam. Enjoy your weekend and am always #INZPirED by brand Adam ;)

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KSThakral - Moderator May 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Did you mean employers? Would you want to work in such a place? #INZPirED

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nzvh May 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Often people don't understand the power of online collaboration.. they need encouragement #INZpirEd

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kcalderw May 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Heading to #ISTE17? Join us on 6/25 for the 3rd annual #teachmeet ISTE! Your chance to present at ISTE! #INZPirED https://t.co/rtVFrwXz4f

JKatzaman May 26 @ 11:28 PM EDT

Everyone's different. Some will take it in stride. Others might shy away from being a role model. Let them be comfortable. #INZPirEd

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rsehji - Moderator May 26 @ 11:28 PM EDT

Tell me about it! People judge you when they hv no idea of the benefits of connection & collab on teaching & learning! #INZpirED

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