The document discusses the benefits of joining a personal learning network (PLN) through the International Schools Services Network (ISSN) Ning site. A PLN allows teachers to connect with others, share resources and knowledge, and learn from each other both in person and online. The ISSN Ning site specifically provides a platform for the Asia Society ISSN teacher network to connect and collaborate across schools.

1. Experience the “Network Effect” of the ISSN Ning Honor Moorman ISSN Summer Institute July 7, 2011

2. PLN = Personal Learning Network Professional Learning Network A PLN is a reciprocal network that you create to learn from, connect with, gather information or resources, create with and finally share what you have learned. A PLN can occur in your school, face-to-face, online, at conferences or through reading, reflecting and sharing. ~Colette Cassinelli

3. “What is a PLN and why do I need one?” by Colette Cassinelli, edtechvision.org

5. “The Networked Teacher” CC by Langwitches on Flickr

8. http://issnny.ning.com Asia Society ISSN Networking Site