As the field of professional development is bolstered with the help of social technologies, features that cater to corporate learners, salespeople, ‘socializers;’ or for networking and collaboration in general, become more relevant than ever.
And there’s no denying that among the social networks catering to educators and elearning professionals, LinkedIn is currently leading the pack. With over 750 million members as of writing, more than 60m in the U.S. alone, the professional social network owned by Microsoft is the de facto social network for educators.
LinkedIn allows people to expand their network of contacts and make known their interests, tastes and aspects of work life, so here is a list of people who encourage online learning on Linkedin.
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Stephanie Espy
CEO & Founder, MathSP
153K followers
Elizabeth Leiba
Top Voices Creator Accelerator, EBONY Podcast Host
119K followers
She uses her powerful voice by sharing supportive ideas for students in the field of technology and diversity. Read the article Elizabeth wrote “As a Queen, I simply Adjust My Crown!“
Shane Dillon
LinkedIn Top Voice 2020 (Education), Data-driven Entrepreneur
31K followers
Shane’s content focuses on the study abroad education segment. Sharing thoughts on the existing gaps for students and employment opportunities. Learn about the best universities in Australia for international students.
Robert Iskander
Chairman & CEO, Global Grid for Learning (GG4L)
30K followers
Vesa Perälä
CEO & Founder, Claned Group
22K followers
Barbara Coward
MBA Admissions Consultant and Top Ten LinkedIn Voice 2020: Education
22K folowers
With constant content, Barbara posts on topics important to MBA (Master of Business Administration) and other business degree seekers. How tech firms fail women in business.
Vicki Davis
Director Of Instructional Technology
18K followers
In her profile she posts tips that motivate teachers to teach with gratitude and improve remote learning. What are the 12 principles of success?
Lin Grensing-Pophal
Freelance Business Journalist/Author
16K followers
Whether you’re drafting a memo or promoting a book, technology can make the task easier than ever.
Monica Kochar
Pedagogy Consultant, Community Volunteer
15K followers
From India, Monica publishes publications giving practical advice to teachers on how to make parent-teacher meetings a success. Tech — to use or not use in class.
Ross Morrison
Entrepreneur Educator at TeacherToolkit
14K followers
Technology teacher and school assistant, shares tips for K-12 teachers on his profile. 46 tips for teaching online.
Dr. Matthew Lynch
President and CEO Lynch Consulting Group, LLC.
13K followers
Maryville College Admissions: Everything you want to and need to know.
Garrett Bauman
Senior Manager, Public Policy & State Partnerships, Teaching Strategies, LLC
11K followers
3 Ways Policymakers Can Support Remote Learning for Young Children
Matthew Cohen
Managing Director, Cohen Strategy Group, LLC
10K followers
The Power of Place: Addressing Structural Racism in the Secondary Education and Reengagement Systems
Doug Lederman
Editor and founder at Inside Higher Ed
10K followers
In his publications Doug emphasizes the ways in which educational institutions are struggling with the adaptation to remote education. Listen to Doug on Inside Higher Ed, in a weekly wisdom episode.
Jennifer Carolan
Co-Founder and Partner at Reach Capital
9K followers
Jennifer shares posts on her profile about the ways in which COVID-19 can help teachers transform their methodologies. Technology shrinks the class divide.
Michael Forshaw
Co-Founder & CEO at EdTech Impact
8K followers
Learn all about large Multi-Academy Trust EdTech procurement.
Laura Overton
Co-creator of Emerging Stronger
7K followers
Laura considers herself curious about learning innovation and she is co-creator of Emerging Stronger. If your ‘digital learning culture’ improved over the next 12 months, how would you know
Elaine J. Roberts, Ph.D.
Edtech specialist/instructional coach at p20partners LLC
7K followers
Greg Limperis
Educator, learner, instructional coach
7K followers
Technology director and EdTech consultant, Greg shares in his profile posts about K-12 education and how education has become a transformational challenge. Learn more about Greg.
A. Yuri R.
VP of Sales & EdTech at CYPHER LEARNING
7K followers
Michelle Ockers
Organisational Learning Strategist & Learning Team Capability Builder. Founder of Learning Uncut. Co-Creator of Emerging Stronger for L&D Leaders in a place to make or influence change in their organisation
6K followers
Learn about one of Michelle’s publications: Preparedness and Repairable Item Management.
Holly Owens
Senior Instructional Designer at Academic Partnerships
5K followers
Rachelle Dené Poth
EdTech Consultant and Presenter, THRIVEinEDU LLC
5K followers
Sharia Huda
EdTech Startup Mentor, Education Advisor
4K followers
Carla Aerts
Board Member Right for Education Africa Foundation
4K followers
Go slow to go fast. It is what learners want, supported by strong relationships.
Hithakshi Kotyan
Sr. L&D Specialist – Priceline
3K followers
Gerard Dawson
Founder The EdTech Shop
3K followers
Mario Barosevcic
Principal at Emerge Education
3K followers
Nyla Khan
Co-Founder Mirai
3K followers
Phill Miller
Managing Director at Open LMS
2K followers
Justin Reinert
Talent Leader, Coach, Inquisitive Human, Director, Learning & Development, Amobee
2K followers
A skilled talent leader who has led two different organizations to rank in Training magazine’s prestigious Training Top 125 list.
Brian Seymour
EdTech Director at Pickerington Schools
2K followers
Kevin Hogan
Editor At Large, eSchool News
2K followers
Egle Vinauskaite
Director, Skillbright Labs
2K followers
“How do we give people a diverse set of experiences so that they have nuance in their skills?”
Victoria Neff
Assistant Director, EdTech Center
2K followers
For 2+ years, World Education has supported the development & scaling of mobile-first remote training models for immigrant workers across the country through the English at Work program.
Matthew Hubbs
Dean of Academic Operations, Westcliff University
2K followers
Navid Ladha
Founder and Principal Consultant, Ripple Consulting
2k followers
Dr. Jane Bozarth
Research in Learning & Worker Development
1K followers
Watch Michelle on the Elearning Success Series: The Design Session as the featured presenter
Mark Parry
Learning Designer at Association of Independent Schools of NSW
1K followers
Nam Bang! Education Kit (PDF)
Josephine Kraus
Senior Corporate Recruiter at Teaching Strategies, LLC
1K followers
Mary Burns
Instructor at Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
1k followers
A lovely reflection on the importance of teaching by EDC’s Mary Sugrue.
Laura Coulter
Elearning Specialist Raintree Systems, Inc.
1K followers
Amy Baron
Founding Partner Convergent Learning
1K followers
Phyllis Jordan
Editorial Director at FutureEd
1K followers
Anneliese (AP) Pixton
Owner implementEd Consulting
1K followers
Let’s talk TRANSFERABLE SKILLS for teachers to tech. Buckle up for some #realtalk
Anmol Kumar
Project Manager at Khan Academy
1K followers
Amanda McCroskey
Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer
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