Create A Personal Learning Network for Yourself☺PLN☺On this page, you will learn about a Personal / Professional Learning Network and how it can be a very powerful network for you to learn, collaborate and connect. Each step will have a task or reflection to complete.
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What the heck is a PLN...........Personal Learning Network?
A PLN is PERSONAL because you choose who and what and when you are learning with. You make all the choices.
A PLN is LEARNING because you are sharing ideas and resources and collaborating with others, who are in the field with you. I can be the best professional development you participate in because you are in charge of your learning.
A PLN is a NETWORK because with use of the internet, you build a global learning network which allows you to learn and share global, diverse perspectives on instructional strategies, pedagogy, technology, and more.
- what tools to use
- who you connect with
- how you want to learn
- when you want to learn
A PLN is LEARNING because you are sharing ideas and resources and collaborating with others, who are in the field with you. I can be the best professional development you participate in because you are in charge of your learning.
A PLN is a NETWORK because with use of the internet, you build a global learning network which allows you to learn and share global, diverse perspectives on instructional strategies, pedagogy, technology, and more.
Be a Connected Educator and Build your PLN Today!
Step 1: Setup a Twitter
Step 2: Follow blogs
Step 3: Attend Webinars and Learn through Media
Step 4: Find Other Places to Connect with Others
Step 5: Curate your learning
Step 6: Finding time
There is no link for Step 4, but rather you need to go and explore other social media venues for your personal learning."