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LinkedIn Workshop
LinkedIn Workshop
Instructor: Mohammadreza Rahimiangolkhandani
ID: 1301459
Institution: New York Institute of Technology
Year: 2022
Title: Build your professional career through LinkedIn
Target Audience: Grade 10 to 12 Teachers
Goal: Creating a professional portfolio on LinkedIn and using it for learning and assessments
Topics: Profile Creation, LinkedIn Learning, LinkedIn Groups, LinkedIn Blog
Workshop Structure
Introduction
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for building professional networks and enhancing career opportunities. It allows users to display professional achievements, join communities, and leverage learning tools to remain competitive in the job market.
Pedagogical Considerations
The workshop aims to equip teachers with knowledge and tools to integrate LinkedIn as a learning tool for students. Participants will understand how to guide students in creating meaningful LinkedIn profiles, joining educational groups, and using LinkedIn Learning for academic development.
Theoretical Foundation
The instructional approach blends Constructivism and Cognitivism. Constructivist strategies involve learner reflection and social interaction, while Cognitivist strategies emphasize the structured organization of knowledge to improve understanding and retention.
Agenda
- Pre-Assessment: Google Form to assess familiarity with LinkedIn features.
- Bridge-in/Ice-Breaker: Share personal stories and experiences using LinkedIn.
- Profile Creation (30 mins): Hands-on setup of LinkedIn profiles.
- LinkedIn Groups (30 mins): Create and explore group functionalities.
- Break (15 mins)
- Build Network (30 mins): Add connections, join groups, follow organizations.
- Post-Assessment (15 mins): Learners summarize key takeaways and classroom applications.
- Wrap-up & Q&A (30 mins): Create a group, add participants, and engage in discussion activities.
Materials
- Kahoot
- PowerPoint Slides
- Case Study Sample (e.g., MSIT Group in LinkedIn)
- Google Form
- LinkedIn Website
References
- Applying the Learning Theory of Cognitivism to Leadership Training
- Create and Run Polls - LinkedIn Learning
- Constructivism and Training
- Getting Started as a LinkedIn Learning Hub Admin
- BOPPPS Model - University of Saskatchewan
- LinkedIn vs. Resume - LinkedIn Learning
- Why and How to Use LinkedIn in High School - University of Waterloo