The document discusses the concept of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) as collections of individuals for exchanging information, especially in an educational context. It contrasts traditional PLNs, which are geographically constrained, with modern, global, and independent connections. The document also outlines the benefits of PLNs in professional development and provides resources and tools for starting and enhancing one’s PLN.

1. Develop Your PLN
Blogs, Twitter & Social Networking
Nightcliff Technology Precinct
Facilitator: Shane Pilkie
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

2. Personal Learning Network
n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage
and exchange information, usually online.
http://onceateacher.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/pln-your-personal-learning-network-made-easy/

3. Traditional
PLN
Reliant on proximity
Image: 'True phone'
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22144986@N00/4164756091

4. Personal Learning Networks (PLN)
Old PLN New PLN
Geographic constraints Highly Mobile
Location / Exchange link No Boundaries
Restricted to small group Global
Funding dependent Funding independent

5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/2922421696/

6. The Value of PLNs
• Professional development - learn from other
educators
• Learn about new technology and how to
embed in into your practice
• Locate resources
• Share ideas
• Find collaborative solutions

7. Starting Your PLN
Watch this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=MqSH5TMYlz4&list=PL622C249CE5C9173E&index=1&feature=plpp_video

8. The Basic Toolset

9. Getting Started
• Create accounts for
• Twitter
• Facebook
You can
sign in to other online
• Google tools and services
using these
accounts

10. It’s a conversation

11. The 30 Day Challenge
Do something to develop your PLN...
...every day
...for 30 days
http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days.html

12. Contacts and Further Information
‣ Resources from today’s workshop
‣ http://techprecinct.wikispaces.com
‣ Email: shane.pilkie@nt.gov.au
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au