The document discusses the importance of establishing personal learning networks (PLNs) to facilitate independent learning and professional development in the digital age. It highlights various tools and methods for connecting and sharing knowledge, such as blogs, wikis, and social media platforms like Twitter. Through these networks, individuals can access resources, collaborate, and stay informed about trends in their fields.

1. CONNECT
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7. “For centuries we’ve been declaring
our independence and perhaps its
finally time for us to declare our
interdependence.”
Tiffany Shlain –
Director & Co-writer “Connected”

8. Lone
RANGER

12. PLNs are deliberately formed networks of
people and resources capable of guiding our
independent learning goals and professional
development needs.

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17. “In this new interactive web world, I have become a
nomadic learner; I graze on knowledge. I find what I
need when I need it.“
- Will Richardson

19. CONNECTING THE CONVERSATION
• Blogs
• Wikis
• Microblogging
• Social Networks
• Virtual Worlds

20. MINING THE CONVERSATION
• Social Bookmarking
• Twitter search
• Blog search
• RSS

21. RSS
SOCIAL
BOOKMARKING

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23. 140 characters or less
Discover new resources
Capture an idea
Learn from peers
Share a resource
Develop professional network
Share your experience / knowledge
Learn in your PJs! 

24. What is a tweet?
- A short message of 140 characters
or less
What goes into a tweet?
- Short message
- Link to content
- Hashtag

26. Replying:
- Use @ sign followed by Twitter name
Direct Messaging:
- Start tweet with D followed by Twitter name
ReTweeting:
- Start tweet with RT

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32. Saves time
Filter information
Keep up to date
Share with others easily
Be informed
Track trends

36. Collecting tags – “backchannel”

37. “If you sit at this interesting juncture between many
information flows and knowledge exchanges, you’re in a
good spot to see innovation and share it with all the groups
you’re connected to.” – Valdis Krebs

40. Make your PLN a priority
Choose a tool
Bring focus to the task

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