About SAEM ConnectED

SAEM ConnectED is SAEM's exclusive members-only space designed to foster collaboration and community among members. Through SAEM ConnectED, members can network with colleagues, exchange ideas and resources, participate in discussions, discover events, and engage with academies, interest groups, committees, and other member communities. Watch a quick tour of SAEM ConnectED or check out our SAEM Connected User Step-by-Step Guide, for a closer look at our new platform! 

To access  SAEM ConnectED, you must be a member of SAEM and logged in to your account. 

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about SAEM ConnectED to help you make the most of the platform. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Reach out to ConnectEDSupport@saem.org.

Your SAEM ConnectED Profile

Your ConnectED profile is connected to your SAEM membership record. Basic information such as your name, institution, and professional title is synchronized from your SAEM member account. If any of the information displayed in these fields is incorrect or requires updating, please log in to your SAEM member account and make the necessary changes using this link.

You are encouraged to personalize your profile by adding:

• Professional Summary (bio)

• Areas of expertise

• Interests and hobbies

• Professional experience

• Education history

• Profile photo

Keeping your profile complete and up to date makes it easier for other members to find and connect with you through the People Directory.

Some basic information is synchronized with your SAEM membership record and cannot be edited directly in ConnectED. To update those fields, make the changes through your SAEM member account.

Q. How can I update which information is visible on my profile?

A. You can manage the visibility of your profile information through your privacy settings. Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and select My Settings, then select Privacy.

From there, you can review your privacy preferences and adjust which information is visible to other members in ConnectED. You can return to My Settings at any time to review or update these preferences.

Groups

Q. What groups do I belong to?

A. Select Groups from the main navigation menu. The My Groups section displays the ConnectED groups you currently belong to, which may include SAEM academies, committees, interest groups, and other communities.

A. Select Groups from the main navigation menu to browse available ConnectED communities. You can browse and join any open Academy or Interest Group directly through ConnectED. Some groups may have specific membership or eligibility requirements. To join an open group:

• Select the appropriate group category, such as Interest Groups.
• Browse the available groups and select the group name you would like to join.
• Select Join Group to become a member.
• Once you have joined, select Go to Group to visit the group's homepage.

From the group homepage, you can explore the group's activities, discussions, resources, and other information. You can also view key group leaders and contacts, including the chair, board liaison, and staff liaison.

Q. How do I access a specific group?

A. Select Groups from the main navigation menu, then choose the group you would like to visit from My Groups or the group directory. Or you can also search for a group’s name by typing keywords in the “Search for Groups” field. 

Each group has its own ConnectED space where members can access available announcements, discussions, events, resources, and member information.

Discussions, Announcements, and Collaboration

Q. How do I view discussions?

A. Open a group and navigate to the Discussions tab to view conversations and posts from other group members. 

Q. How do I respond to a discussion?

A. Discussions are designed for conversations and collaboration among group members, while Announcements are used to share important updates and information with the group. One important difference is that announcements can be scheduled for publication at a future date and time, while posts created in the Discussions tab cannot be scheduled.

Q. How do I schedule a post to be published at a later date or time?

A. Scheduled posts can only be created from the Announcements/Overview tab. The scheduling feature is not available for posts created in the Discussions tab.

To schedule a post, create your post in the Announcements/Overview tab. When your post is ready, click the down arrow next to the Publish button and select the scheduling option. You can then choose the future date and time you would like your post to be published. Note: If you do not see the scheduling option, confirm that you are creating the post from the Announcements/Overview tab rather than the Discussions tab.

Q. Why am I not receiving an email notification for a post I created?

A. ConnectED does not send you an email notification for a post you create because you are the original author. This is expected and does not mean your post was not sent. Other members of the group will receive notifications according to their individual email notification settings.

You will receive email notifications for posts created by other members based on your notification preferences, as well as when someone comments on or responds to your post.

Q. How can I find a specific discussion?

A. Use the ConnectED search feature to search for relevant content using keywords or other available search criteria.

Notifications and Email Preferences

• Manage your general notification settings.
• Customize notifications for individual groups.
• Choose how you are notified about activity such as replies to your discussions or mentions.
• Enable the weekly digest to receive a recap of posts, news, events, and other activity from the previous week.
• You can return to My Settings at any time to update your notification preferences.

Q. Where can I manage my privacy settings?

A. The weekly digest provides an email recap of recent ConnectED activity, including posts, news, events, and other updates from the previous week. You can enable or manage the weekly digest under My Settings > Notifications.

Events

A. Select Events from the main navigation menu to view upcoming events available through ConnectED. You can also visit an individual group's Events section to find activities associated with that community.

Q. How do I register for an event?

A. Open the event listing to view additional information. If registration is required, follow the registration instructions or link provided on the event page.

Media Center

A. Open a group and select the Media Center to access resources available within that community. Depending on the group, resources may include documents, presentations, images, and other materials shared with members. You can also use ConnectED's search functionality to help locate content across the platform.

Q. How are resources added to a group?

A. Resources can be added to a group's Media Center and organized into folders. To help keep group resources organized and consistent, only SAEM staff can upload files or create and manage folders in the Media Center.

If you have a resource you would like added to your group's Media Center, simply contact your Staff Liaison, who can assist with uploading and organizing the content.

People Directory and Member Privacy

A. Select People from the main navigation menu to access the ConnectED People Directory. The directory allows you to search for members by criteria such as name, specialty, area of expertise, or location.

Q. Why can't I see another member's contact information?

A. Member contact information is not publicly displayed in ConnectED. However, you can still connect with other members directly through the People Directory.

A. Yes. The People Directory is designed to help you discover and connect with other SAEM members. You can search for colleagues based on their professional background, expertise, interests, or location and send them a message directly through ConnectED.