Building my own personal learning network (PLN) has been professionally rewarding. Next to my graduate studies, my dedication to developing my PLN has been an invaluable investment. Connecting with technology professionals, educational experts and creative individuals through such networks as:EdTech Talk
Classroom 2.0
The Future of Education
Canadian 21st Century Teacher-Librarians
The opportunities to connect locally, provincially, nationally and globally 24/7 have open up dialogue for critical thinking conversations on a variety of educational topics to support my professional learning, which in turns allows new knowledge to be woven into my instructional practices. My PLN provides daily support, gives answers, asks questions, and shares resources.
Look beyond your classroom, your school, your district…there is a global PLN out there ready to
Connect, Communicate, Converse
"You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes."
~Winnie the Pooh
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1 comment:
I like your Winnie the Pooh quote, but I don't know if it's a perfect fit for an analogy for PLNs. What I've found is that my classroom and my PLN are no longer two separate spaces in the forest. As I share my class experiences with them, and they influence my teaching, the two "spaces" begin to blur.
Great blog. I look forward to reading more!
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