This document discusses launching a personal learning network (PLN) and provides guidance on developing a PLN using various social media tools. It defines what a PLN is and lists its benefits. It then outlines the developmental stages of a PLN from lurking to engaging. It provides recommendations on who to follow on Twitter and boards to follow on Pinterest. It also discusses using LinkedIn, Google Plus, and managing time and policy concerns. The document encourages the reader to start using social media to develop their own PLN.