Developing a Developing a PLNPLN through through TwitterTwitter

Developing a Developing a PLNPLN through through TwitterTwitter

Ed Tech TeamEd Tech TeamMarch 2012March 2012

Ed Tech TeamEd Tech TeamMarch 2012March 2012

What is a PLN?What is a PLN?What is a PLN?What is a PLN?

Personal Learning Network

A network of other professionals to communicate, collaborate, share, and grow with.

Not necessarily in your building or school.

A network of mentors and mentoring.

Personal Learning Network

A network of other professionals to communicate, collaborate, share, and grow with.

Not necessarily in your building or school.

A network of mentors and mentoring.

Blogging & Micro Blogging!Blogging & Micro Blogging!Blogging & Micro Blogging!Blogging & Micro Blogging!Blogging is an excellent way to reflect & share.

Blogging doesn’t have to be only writing anymore -- Podcasting & Videocasting.

You don’t need to use Wordpress or know HTML -- Blogger. If you can write an email, you can blog.

Blogging is an excellent way to reflect & share.

Blogging doesn’t have to be only writing anymore -- Podcasting & Videocasting.

You don’t need to use Wordpress or know HTML -- Blogger. If you can write an email, you can blog.

Social MediaSocial MediaSocial MediaSocial MediaFacebook groups and pages for educators.

Twitter -- follow other educators.

Excellent way to find and share resources and ideas.

You don’t need to be at a conference anymore; every day can be a conference.

Facebook groups and pages for educators.

Twitter -- follow other educators.

Excellent way to find and share resources and ideas.

You don’t need to be at a conference anymore; every day can be a conference.

Now it is your turn!Now it is your turn!Now it is your turn!Now it is your turn!

Make a Facebook and/or Twitter Account. If you already have one, use it!

Find organizations and groups to join; find teachers and groups to follow; follow hash tags.

Share your practice with the world!

Make a Facebook and/or Twitter Account. If you already have one, use it!

Find organizations and groups to join; find teachers and groups to follow; follow hash tags.

Share your practice with the world!

Hash Tags & CommunitiesHash Tags & CommunitiesHash Tags & CommunitiesHash Tags & Communities

• Hash Tags:• #kispd, #edchat, #edleader, More Hash Tags

• Facebook:• Free Technology for Teachers

• Teach Aboard

• International School Teachers

• Hash Tags:• #kispd, #edchat, #edleader, More Hash Tags

• Facebook:• Free Technology for Teachers

• Teach Aboard

• International School Teachers

Believe in Yourself!Believe in Yourself!Believe in Yourself!Believe in Yourself!

Fact: You are a competent, professional educator with vast information and experience to share.

Fact: Teaching and learning improve through collaboration, not isolation.

Fact: Life-long learning and continual improvement are goals of every educator.

Fact: You are a competent, professional educator with vast information and experience to share.

Fact: Teaching and learning improve through collaboration, not isolation.

Fact: Life-long learning and continual improvement are goals of every educator.