Reflection

         “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/