This document discusses creating personal learning networks (PLNs) and getting started with developing one's own PLN. It defines personal learning environments (PLEs) and PLNs, noting that people learn through connections to other people, places and ideas. It provides examples of ways to participate in and contribute to the expansion of knowledge through blogs, wikis, Twitter and other tools. It offers advice on starting small, following relevant experts on Twitter, reading blogs, and using tools like Diigo and Ning to connect with others and share resources. The document encourages asking yourself what you want to learn more about and what knowledge you have to share.