This document discusses how to build a community around an education technology product or service. It emphasizes that while utility is important for initial adoption, community is what drives long-term retention of users. It provides tips for community building such as participating in educator networks, conferences, and events; using social media like Twitter and blogs; and empowering evangelists. The document also lists some top education Twitter users and chats to join to help connect with potential community members.
5. Communities Make Business Sense
“Make sure your product
doesn’t suck”
- Dave McClure, 500 Startups
Did you really solve a problem?
Did you discover a bigger problem to solve?
8. Teacherpreneur Networks
Muhammed Chaudhry iHub Pitch Games
Barnett Barry
Leanne Link
Join the Collaboratory-
Classroom Practice Lab
Roshni Mirchandani #edtechRI
@RoshniMirchi
Gay Krause MERIT and FAME Programs
Kate Meersschaert NewLearningTimes, Vialogues
kzv2000@columbia.edu
Suzy Munroe TinkerEd.co
@teacher_suzy
11. Low Budget Storytelling
#esinstruct
- Comment on blogs
- Become a guest author
- Mini case studies/testimonials
- Speak at events
- Start blogging yourself
- Educator Advisory Board