What the heck is a PLN? - Personal Learning Networks for EducatorsPresentation Transcript
Personal Learning Networks for Educators Michael Graffin (@mgraffin) Perth, Western Australia Blog: http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com RSCON3 July 29-31, 2011
Aims of the Session
To promote better understanding of the nature and value of Personal Learning Networks for educators
To share and discuss some of the online tools and resources you can use to build / grow your own PLN
To engage in a global conversation about the impact of PLNs on teaching and learning practices around the world
To provide an opportunity for new and experienced teachers alike to learn, share, and connect.
The Essence of the PLN ... cc licensed ( BY SD ) flickr photo by Sue Waters: http://flickr.com/photos/suewaters/2673475018/
“ By sharing and following our passions through connections and collaboration with others around the world, we demonstrate life-long learning for our students.” Sheri Edwards (@grammarsheri) Passion: PassiTon – Pass It On (What Else)
“ The oz-teachers list is a real community and testament to the notion of the best professional development being self-generating and in-time (rather than ‘in case’).
The most amazing thing about the list is its longevity and its continuing reliance on what is now regarded as an old technology – email ... This is simultaneously wonderful and sad!”
Dr Margaret Lloyd (List Manager)
http://www.otn.edu.au/
Reflective Blogging: A Relief Teacher’s Journey My blog is my voice on a global stage, a place where I share my story, experiences, and ideas with the world.
My PLN Journey
My First #Edchat
Connecting Globally
What the heck is a PLN?
A Teacher’s Story
Why I Connect
Just Six Months on Sharing resources Making global connections and global friends Accessing free professional learning Conversations with expert teachers Global Collaboration Accessing global perspectives on teaching and learning Fun and laughter: joking about @bucharestutor’s lunch Supporting each-other through hard times. Flattening my classroom walls
http://globalclassroom2011.wikispaces.com
Global Classroom 2011/12 21 Classes 13 Countries Sign up here
Join our Global Conversation! http://voicethread.com/share/1990971/
Where to from here? @theMolisticView
Take it easy, and explore one tool / medium at a time.
You might:
Start reading a few blogs, or perhaps start your own
Create a Diigo / Delicious account to bookmark online resources
Join the Twitter™ conversation
Do something which YOU are comfortable with!
Find an online mentor – we are here to help!
Food for Thought
Some further reading and viewing on PLNs ...
23 Resources about PLNs - @ShellTerrell (Great Videos)
WeConnect Wiki: What are Personal Learning Networks?
PLN Yourself Wiki – Tips, Tools & Tutorials (@suewaters)
“ 30 Days to A Whole New PLN ” – Edublogs Teacher Challenge
The 21st Century Educator - SlideShare - @kimcofino
The PLN Matures - @InnovativeEdu Blog
Twitter™ Resources & Tips
Twitter™ for Teachers – Prezi by Keith Ferrell
Building Your Own PLN with Twitter – Te@ch ME Blog
Twitter ™ Tutorial Videos - @stumpteacher
Twitter™ for Newbies - @stumpteacher
Don’t Tweet This – Excellent advice via @heidicohen
Simone Grobbelaar
