This document discusses the importance and benefits of personal learning networks (PLNs) in the digital age. It emphasizes that PLNs allow educators to collaborate, seek help and ideas, and continuously learn from others. The key aspects of building a strong PLN outlined are spending 20 minutes daily on social media to interact, follow education hashtags and discussions, and gradually become more engaged by commenting and asking questions over time. Twitter is highlighted as the backbone of many PLNs due to the vast education community and real-time discussions using hashtags. The document encourages sharing knowledge within one's PLN as much as gaining knowledge in order to strengthen connections and support a lifelong learning mindset.