Showing posts with label PLN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PLN. Show all posts

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Personal Learning Networks: A Short Guide for Teachers and Euducators

December 18, 2014
A Personal Learning Network ( PLN ) is a way, a process, a network of interrelated connections you make for the purposes of discovering, collaborating and sharing ideas and resources. These connections are created based on your learning needs and can be made with like-minded people from all around the world. There are several web technologies and platforms that facilitate and nurture these connections. Below are some examples of web tools you can use to create and expand your PLN. But before that, let me share with you  two of my favourite videos on PLNs.

1- Personal Learning networks by Will Richardson 




2- Personal Learning Networks for Educators




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 Look for local meet ups of educators and establish in-person connections. Or create a meet up of your own.

Set up an alternate phone number that can email, text, and ring you on your own phone.


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This one is curated by ESL teacher M� Jes�s Garc�a San Mart�n.


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Monday, November 3, 2014

8 Tips for Creating Your Own Digital Professional Learning Network

November 4, 2014
In a networked age, creating a digital professional learning network (DPLN) is a pressing necessity for teachers and educators. Such networks are key to professional growth and are an invaluable source of both social and intellectual capital. In the visual below, Digital PLN suggests 8 main steps for creating your own digital professional learning network. I want you to read them and share with us what you think of them.
  • Create your digital learning experience
  • Evaluate the application of education technology learning tools
  • Design web 2.0 tools
  • Reflect on personal growth and progress
  • Deconstruct past practices and new practices
  • Assemble a collaborative DPLN
  • Integrate digital literacy skills
  • Differentiale instructional strategies
professional digital learning networks Courtesy of elearning infographics.