Brittany Greening presents her personal learning network (PLN) growth over time. She began following the Royal Conservatory of Music on Twitter to learn about music education as she aims to become a Royal Conservatory pianist. She also follows Edutopia to find resources for her English Language Arts minor and for their uplifting teacher appreciation posts. Brittany stays informed by following a music education blog and related Twitter account that discuss nuances and debates in music education. She connects with others in education by following relevant people on Twitter and Facebook and discussing topics with peers.

1. MY PLN
A presentation of PLN growth by Brittany Greening.
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2. My Twitter home page,
Week 2

3. My Twitter home page,
Week 12

4. S I have been following
the Royal Conservatory
of Music.
S They tweet a wide
variety of interesting
resources about a
specific kind of music
education, which
interests me greatly.
S I aim to become a
Royal Conservatory
pianist, as a means of
professional
development

5. • I have been following edutopia on Twitter, and
reading through many of the articles and resources
that they post.
• Many of the resources posted by edutopia pertain to
my minor, English Language Arts.
• They post uplifting material as well, in support and
appreciation of teachers.

6. S I have been following a
Music Education Blog
companion on
Twitter, as well as
reading the blog
regularly.
S This blog and Twitter
account pertain
specifically to nuances
of music
education, and the
debates surrounding
them.
S Provides further
resources and
reading, many of which
I have bookmarked.

7. S I have been following people
of educational interest on
Twitter, and “liking” them on
Facebook.
S I read several weekly
updated music education
blogs, and keep a note on
my computer of a list of
resources to be considered
in the future. This can be
seen to the left.
S I regularly discuss
educational possibilities and
musical development with
my peers via Facebook
messaging.