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3. Background Image Sources: Flickr – qf8 I wanted to be that teacher that inspired students to learn about the world around them. But then I got tired, burned out, uncreative, and disappointed in my own performance. Looking back I realize that what I needed was support from more experienced teachers and I Needed an organized way to find information to learn how to become a better teacher.. Basically I needed a PLN! Bekah (Biology Teacher)

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