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This presentation discusses how to use and build a PLN and was presented at the 2010 MSTA (Missouri State Teachers Association) Conference in Kansas City, Missouri on November 12, 2010.
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Eric LanghorstLiberty Public Schools
BUILDING YOUR PLN PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORK
Eric [email protected]
Adjunct Graduate Faculty Member
Doctoral StudentTeacher Leadership
8th Grade American History Teacher
Copy of presentation and links available online
www.speakingofhistory.comNovember 12, 2010
•What is a PLN?
•What is a PLN?
•Why should I use it?
•What is a PLN?
•Why should I use it?
•Tools to connect?
•What is a PLN?
•Why should I use it?
•Tools to connect?
•Real life applications
•What is a PLN?
•Why should I use it?
•Tools to connect?
•Real life applications
•Tips
•What is a PLN?
•Why should I use it?
•Tools to connect?
•Real life applications
•Tips
MSTA already has all of these resources
available for you to connect with them
A personal or professional learning network (PLN) involves an
individual’s topic-oriented goal, a set of practices & techniques aimed at
attracting and organizing a variety of relevant content sources, selected for their value, to help the owner
accomplish a professional goal or personal interest.
- David Warlick
SPECIALIZATION
Not as much about having SOME information but about knowing how to get the BEST information and then use it.
We are all now
PRODUCERSof content as
well as
CONSUMERS
Twittertool which allows you to communicate with those you select in less than 140 characters
Twitter REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEI start using a new activity known as “The Article of the Week”
I share with fellow history teachers and soon a group of us are sharing ideas, resources, etc.
DeliciousSocial bookmaking tool, allows you to save bookmarks on any computer and share them with others
Delicious REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEWorking on an assignment comparing the Finnish and U.S. education systems
Want to find online articles and resources
FlickrOnline application for posting, sharing and commenting on pictures
As of September 2010 Flickr had 5 Billion photos loaded
Flickr REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEI need an image of the cannons at Fort Ticonderoga to show my 8th grade American History class
Blogsa journal written online and accessible to users of the internet
Speaking of history blog
Blogs REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEI want to keep up with new ideas and concepts from people I respect
SkypeAudio and video conferencing tool
Skype REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLE
I want my students to ask questions of experts and experience things outside of my classroom
YouTubeOnline application for sharing, viewing and commenting on videos
YouTube REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEI would like to find some quality content to enhance my class for my high achieving students
Extra content to add to my class
PodcastsAudio and/or video content which you can subscribe to through the web
Podcasts REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEI want to find engaging content for my students about Colonial America
I would like to find audio or video content for free
GoogleGoogle has a variety of tools helpful to educators – Docs, Mail, Video, Phone
Google REAL
LIFE
EXAMPLEI want to call parents from my classroom but can’t make a long distance call from my room
Google Phone from G-mail will allow me to make that call
PLN TipsA PLN is a two way street – the more you contribute the more you will get back
PLN TipsCultivate your PLN – you don’t want too few or too many
PLN TipsCheck to see who your friend considers friends
PLN TipsUse your PLN effectively but find a healthy balance
PLN TipsDip your foot in the PLN pool with friends you have in real life and know
Eric LanghorstLiberty Public Schools
BUILDING YOUR PLN PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORK
