2. What is a PLN?
PLN stands for
Personal Learning
Network.
This is a network of
people who can
help you grow and
learn.
Technology is a
tool for a PLN
3. Why a PLN?
To help you find
what you are
looking for
Make classes more
interesting
Increase your
knowledge
Find the best
sources and ideas
4. My PLN
My PLN is based largely on the internet. I
use the following:
Twitter
Diigo
YouTube
Feedly
Pinterest
Friends
5. Twitter is a micro blogging site
How can it help?
Follow educators who regularly provide tips
and links
6. Diigo is a social book marking site.
How can it help?
Tag and bookmark websites that are useful
to you and find them later. Search other
peoples useful websites by tags.
7. YouTube is a video sharing website
How can it help?
Search for videos that explain how to do
things. I.E. How do you use an IWB?
8. Feedly is a Blog reader. It brings all the blogs
you are subscribed to in one place.
How can it help?
Subscribe to educational blogs and read,
organise and search these blogs easily.
9. Pinterest is a bookmarking and social
networking site.
How can it help?
Create a virtual pin board to pin great
ideas that you find.
10. Friends
Friends who are teachers or professionals in
different fields can help you learn and grow
as you communicate with them.