Personal Learning
Networks
By Kristin Brown
What is a PLN?

PLN is short for:
Personal Learning Network
What is a PLN?
An informal learning network
Make connections with others in your
 field
Great place to find ideas!
Why are they important?

         Promotes creativity
         Share your creative work
         Network with teachers
          around the world
         Share strategies with others
What are some PLNs?
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
Classroom 2.0
Google+
“As budget cuts continue to
limit district-level training
opportunities, PLNs take an
organic, grassroots approach
to professional development.
(Flanigan)”
References
 DonkeyHotey. (Photographer). (2011). Earth-illustration. [Web Photo].
  Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/5679642883

 Flanigan, R. (n.d.). Personal learning networks taking off. Retrieved from
  http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/10/26/09edtech-network.h31.html

 Ivan, W. (Photographer). (2011). Google plus. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved
  from http://www.flickr.com/photos/28288673@N07/6171303026/

 Marcopako. (Photographer). (2008). facebook logo. [Web Graphic].
  Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcopako/2391747442/

 Ochoa, R. (Photographer). (2009). Twitter profile. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved
  from http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosauraochoa/3419823308/

 Shekhar_Sahu. (Photographer). (2010). Linkein. [Web Photo]. Retrieved
  from http://www.flickr.com/photos/shekharsahu/4545944797/

Personal Learning Networks

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  • 2.
    What is aPLN? PLN is short for: Personal Learning Network
  • 3.
    What is aPLN? An informal learning network Make connections with others in your field Great place to find ideas!
  • 4.
    Why are theyimportant? Promotes creativity Share your creative work Network with teachers around the world Share strategies with others
  • 5.
    What are somePLNs? Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Classroom 2.0 Google+
  • 6.
    “As budget cutscontinue to limit district-level training opportunities, PLNs take an organic, grassroots approach to professional development. (Flanigan)”
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    References  DonkeyHotey. (Photographer).(2011). Earth-illustration. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/5679642883  Flanigan, R. (n.d.). Personal learning networks taking off. Retrieved from http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/10/26/09edtech-network.h31.html  Ivan, W. (Photographer). (2011). Google plus. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/28288673@N07/6171303026/  Marcopako. (Photographer). (2008). facebook logo. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcopako/2391747442/  Ochoa, R. (Photographer). (2009). Twitter profile. [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosauraochoa/3419823308/  Shekhar_Sahu. (Photographer). (2010). Linkein. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/shekharsahu/4545944797/