This document discusses the author's personal learning network (PLN) that was developed throughout the semester. It provides examples of accounts and organizations that the author follows on Twitter to expand their PLN, including those focused on education resources, art, Canadian culture, and professional development for teachers. The author notes that their PLN and social media presence grew significantly over the course of the semester as they were introduced to new educational tools and their blog content expanded. The PLN has provided valuable networking opportunities and a way for the author to showcase their interests and skills to potential employers.

1. Multimedia
Reflection on my
PLN
By: Erin Filan

2. October 7, 2013
Here’s a snapshot of my Pintrest PLN…

3. September 30, 2013
I also created a Twitter account..

4. Gena Price @genaprice
-A technology integration
specialist, trainer and MI
discovery educator
-I try to pay close
attention to Gena’s tweets
as she posts great
resources.
-Provides up-to-date and
future tips and tricks for
working in the classroom
with all grade levels.
-Tweets consistently.
-One of my favorite PLNs to
read about new eduactional
tools online.

5. McMichael Gallery @mcacgallery
-An art gallery dedicated to
collecting Canadian art based
out of Kleinburg, Ontario
-Consistently posts upcoming
events and online links.
-Is familiar with various
eBooks.
-I love following this account
because with my art major and
Aboriginal studies minor, a lot
of the Canadian art tweeted
about, could apply to both of my
areas of interest.
-Some of the Canadian art posted
has ties to Aboriginal culture
too!

6. 2Learn.ca Education Society
@2Learn_ca -Not for profit
organization providing
professional
development, leadership
and resources for
teachers
-Local PLN, based out
of Edmonton
-Account created to aid
professionals who are
evolving with
technology
-Followed by a lot of
educators
-Post a lot of link to
technological resources
to help me as a teacher
right in Edmonton!

7. Evolution of my PLN
Throughout the semester, my
PLN grew a lot. In
reference to my Twitter
account specifically, the
number of people I was
following increased
significantly. My WordPress
blog became a lot more
developed. I increased the
number of pages and content
on my page as more modules
were completed.

8. PLN Participation… @EdTechUofA
As I have
discovered, Twitter, Pintrest, WordPress
and many of the other resources we were
introduced to throughout the
semester, have provided me with
exceptional networking opportunities. I
tried to focus my Twitter account on my
areas of interest (art and Aboriginal
studies) and general education advice
that could apply to Alberta classrooms.
Creating my PLN has been very helpful. I
had wanted to create something similar to
show future employers. Being able to
create my PLN with the course’s helpful
resources was an added bonus. I love how
I am able to share useful practices with
educators all over the world. My favorite
hashtags are #learning #edu210
#technology #edtech.