The document discusses the significance of personal learning networks (PLNs) for educators, emphasizing their role in enhancing collaboration and lifelong learning. It highlights various online tools and resources for building PLNs, encouraging teachers to engage globally for professional development. Additionally, it provides insights from educators and suggests steps for starting one's PLN journey.

1. Personal Learning Networks for Educators Michael Graffin (@mgraffin) Perth, Western Australia Blog: http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com RSCON3 July 29-31, 2011

2. Aims of the Session To promote better understanding of the nature and value of Personal Learning Networks for educators To share and discuss some of the online tools and resources you can use to build / grow your own PLN To engage in a global conversation about the impact of PLNs on teaching and learning practices around the world To provide an opportunity for new and experienced teachers alike to learn, share, and connect.

3. The Essence of the PLN ... cc licensed ( BY SD ) flickr photo by Sue Waters: http://flickr.com/photos/suewaters/2673475018/

4. “ By sharing and following our passions through connections and collaboration with others around the world, we demonstrate life-long learning for our students.” Sheri Edwards (@grammarsheri) Passion: PassiTon – Pass It On (What Else)

5. “ The oz-teachers list is a real community and testament to the notion of the best professional development being self-generating and in-time (rather than ‘in case’). The most amazing thing about the list is its longevity and its continuing reliance on what is now regarded as an old technology – email ... This is simultaneously wonderful and sad!” Dr Margaret Lloyd (List Manager) http://www.otn.edu.au/

6. Reflective Blogging: A Relief Teacher’s Journey My blog is my voice on a global stage, a place where I share my story, experiences, and ideas with the world. My PLN Journey My First #Edchat Connecting Globally What the heck is a PLN? A Teacher’s Story Why I Connect

7. Just Six Months on Sharing resources Making global connections and global friends Accessing free professional learning Conversations with expert teachers Global Collaboration Accessing global perspectives on teaching and learning Fun and laughter: joking about @bucharestutor’s lunch Supporting each-other through hard times. Flattening my classroom walls

8. http://globalclassroom2011.wikispaces.com Global Classroom 2011/12 21 Classes 13 Countries Sign up here

9. Join our Global Conversation! http://voicethread.com/share/1990971/

10. Where to from here? @theMolisticView Take it easy, and explore one tool / medium at a time. You might: Start reading a few blogs, or perhaps start your own Create a Diigo / Delicious account to bookmark online resources Join the Twitter™ conversation Do something which YOU are comfortable with! Find an online mentor – we are here to help!

11. Food for Thought Some further reading and viewing on PLNs ... 23 Resources about PLNs - @ShellTerrell (Great Videos) WeConnect Wiki: What are Personal Learning Networks? PLN Yourself Wiki – Tips, Tools & Tutorials (@suewaters) “ 30 Days to A Whole New PLN ” – Edublogs Teacher Challenge The 21st Century Educator - SlideShare - @kimcofino The PLN Matures - @InnovativeEdu Blog

12. Twitter™ Resources & Tips Twitter™ for Teachers – Prezi by Keith Ferrell Building Your Own PLN with Twitter – Te@ch ME Blog Twitter ™ Tutorial Videos - @stumpteacher Twitter™ for Newbies - @stumpteacher Don’t Tweet This – Excellent advice via @heidicohen Twitter for Teachers – Creative Education Blog

13. Michael Graffin Blog: A Relief Teacher’s Journey Twitter: @mgraffin Wiki: My Web 2.0 Adventures LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelgraffin