The document outlines methods for language teachers to collaborate virtually and develop professional learning networks (PLNs) using social media platforms. It provides tips and resources for leveraging Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Periscope, YouTube, and blogs to enhance teaching effectiveness and facilitate conversations. The emphasis is on starting with a familiar platform before expanding to others for professional development.

1. Collaborate Virtually
with other
Language Teachers
Professional
Learning
Networks

2. Tips, Tools and Resources to help
your students rise in proficiency
and communicate with confidence.

5. Leverage social media for personal
professional development.

7. PLNs are teaches who create
connections and develop a
network that contributes to their
professional development.

10. No need to build
a network on all platforms.
Start with one that you use
and maybe try a new one.

11. Click on any of the social media icons
on the following slides to go directly to
World Language Classroom accounts.
Follow me and join my PLNs.

12. Twitter:
Post a question with a hashtag (#)
or search Twitter with the hashtag
and respond to or read responses.

13. Facebook:
Like or create a page or group & invite
teachers to like or join. Ask questions
& comment. Great for discussions.

14. Pinterest:
Follow boards of interest. Create
individual boards by topic & follow
other boards. Pin or repin topics that
you want to explore.

15. Instagram:
Follow language teachers &
travelers. Search topics with
hashtags (#). Comment and share.

16. Periscope:
Interact with language teachers in
real time. Scope about language
teaching tips, tools & resources.

17. YouTube:
Follow channels that interest
you. Don’t just watch videos, leave
comments and start a

18. Blogs:
Follow blogs of interest and you will be
notified of new posts. Pin, tweet, post
on Facebook & comment on blog.
This starts a conversation.

20. www.wlclassroom.com
Tips, Tools and Resources to help
your students rise in proficiency and
communicate with confidence.

21. Click to join