professional learning networks j.scheffer
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PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING
NETWORKSJ E N N I F E R L . S C H E F F E R
P I N K E R T O N A C A D E M Y
OUTLINE
1. What is a PLN ?
2. Why PLNs in Education ?
3. Benefits of PLNs in Education
4. How can Teachers Use PLNs ?
5. Ways to Build your PLNs
6. How your PLN can impact your students
7. Ways I Personally Use PLNs
8. Some Platforms to Start your PLNs
9. PLNs Video Tutorials
TYPICAL TEACHER NETWORK:
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY:
THE 21ST CENTURY NETWORKED TEACHER:
A network of interrelated connections you make for the purposes of:
What is a PLN?
Professional
Development
Collaboration
Sharing Resources & Ideas
Discussion
Discove
ry
PLN Connecti
ons
Connections are made with
like-minded people from
all around the world.
Created based on individual
learning needs; DIY
Professional Development Web
technologies and platforms
help build, maintain, and
grow these connections
Why PLN’s in Education?
BENEFITS OF PLN’S Free and easy to set up Mobile for anytime, anywhere access Instant communication Improve web searching Access to a wide range of resources Enable connections to industry experts Contribute to professional growth &
staying current Inspire, motivate, and give confidence Promote life long learning
YOU set your own agenda!
PLN’S CONTRIBUTE TO ICE3
I
• Imagination• Innovation• Inquiry
C
• Collaboration• Creativity• Curiosity
E
• Exploration• Experimentation• Entrepreneurship
WAYS TO BEGIN BUILDING YOUR PLN
Subscribe
Follow
Register Join
LISTEN Watch
Information comes to you!No more Google!
It all started with a Tweet!
Allows you connect with other educators who teach the same content area!
WHERE DO I START? My recommendations:
1. Start with Twitter
2. Start small
3. Start reading educator blogs OR
4. Start viewing educator videos OR
5. Start listening to educator podcasts OR
6. Try at least one thing!
What’s YOUR learning style?
Networked Educator Resources:
http://educationinnovation.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/leveraging-the-networked-teacher-the-professional-networked-learning-collaborative.html
http://www.21stcenturycollaborative.com/the-connected-educator/
http://shellyterrell.com/2010/05/09/16-resources-about-personal-learning-networks-plns/
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