“In the education world, PLN stands
for Personal Learning Network” (Catapano) . PLN is a place
where an individual has developed their personalized network where they can
gather, collect, communicate, create and also share knowledge and experience with
a group of fellow educators, anywhere at any time. In order for an educator to
build their personal learning network, he or she must find the best tech tools,
such as “online social networks, education-focused websites, and apps for
tablet computers and mobile devices” (Klindt, 2014) .
ED638 has given me ample information on how to teach
and apply the internet in my classroom. One particular assignment, which was
creating a PLN, will definitely benefit me as an educator. My PLN allows the
blending of all my interests to come together in one place where exploration,
networking, and fun will be unlimited. My PLN is to focus on issues and trends
relating to education. Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube are the main websites I
have been using as my PLN. These websites provide abundant of resources when it
comes to education. After establishing a PLN, I learned that it’s important for
educators to grow their network connections by contributing to group
discussions, offering classroom tips and sharing expertise on specific
subjects. It’s amazing to know that PLNs have a lot to offer, especially for
teachers.
References:
Catapano, J. (n.d.). What is a PLN? Why Do I Need
One? Retrieved January 16, 2017, from TeachHub.com:
http://www.teachhub.com/what-pln-why-do-i-need-one
Klindt, R. (2014, January 3). How Educators can
Benefit from Personal Learning Networks. Retrieved January 16, 2017, from
OnlineEducationDegrees.org:
http://online-education-degrees.org/2014/01/03/educators-benefit-personal-learning-networks/
