Presentation for Education Undergraduate Society sharing the what, why and how's related to a Professional Learning Network.

1. Establishing a Professional
Learning Network
Kurtis Hewson
University of Lethbridge
Education Undergraduate Society

2. Essential Questions
• What is a PLN?
• Why should I consider
establishing a PLN?
• How do I start my PLN?

3. Evolution of Digital Footprints
Footprint 1.0 – What is a digital footprint?
• What I do can be accessed and followed?
• Our online record (photos, comments, posts, websites)
Footprint 2.0 – Don’t want a digital footprint
• Never use your real name (pseudonym, online “mask”)
• Erase your online presence
Footprint 3.0 – Manage a digital footprint
• Adding positive online content – taking control!
• Establishing and contributing to a PLN

4. What is a PLN?
• Not a new concept
– Traditionally limited by
geography and not often
timely
– Today, transcends distance,
role and expertise

6. Benefits of a PLN
• Resource and idea sharing
• Varied feedback
• Embrace technology
• Support
• Opportunities

8. Why Start Now?
• Establish a strong network of
professionals and supports prior to
entering your first classroom
• Supplement (or in some cases supplant)
induction supports
• Begin building your professional “brand”

9. Getting Started

11. Further Support
http://kurtishewson.wordpress.com
Blog posting further explaining presentation, with links for
resources.
http://about.me/kurtishewson
Add me to your PLN!
Next week: Twitter – Why Start Now