This slides provide you a basic understanding on what PLN is and why it is important to your professional development.

1. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
IN A DIGITAL WORLD
UNIT 3
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2. PART I:
WHAT IS PLN? WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT IT?
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3. PLN: WHAT IS A PLN?
• PLN is either a
Personal/Professional Learning
Network
• Function of a PLN
o Allows teachers to personalize their
own learning
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4. WHY DISCUSS IT?
TEACHERS USE OF TECHNOLOGY:
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5. WHY DISCUSS IT?
TEACHERS USE OF TECHNOLOGY:
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6. WEEK 11 - PROFESSIONAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY
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7. WHAT CAN TEACHERS’ USE PLN’S FOR?
• Gather resources for your classroom
• Locate free resources for your classroom
• Websites | Software | Grants
• Lesson plan ideas from master teachers
• Learn new information
• Connect with content-area experts
• Keep up-to-date and current
• Learn about new technology and how to integrate it into your teaching
• Find interesting links to education news
• What are the best practices for your classroom?
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