PLN

=Personal / Professional Learning Network=



__**Topics to be Discussed**__


 * Networking and lifelong learning is the path to being an effective professional
 * What is a PLN?
 * Three Phases of your PLN
 * Participant Reflection

//__**What is a PLN?**__//
// If I had to define what a ‘Personal Learning Network’ is, I would keep it simple and broad: // > //n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online.//

// Personal Learning Networks, or PLNs, have been around forever. Originally, they were your family and friends, maybe other educators you worked with, but as the internet and web 2.0 tools have become nearly ubiquitous, PLNs can include tons of different communities – social networking sites like [|Facebook], [|blogs],[|Twitter], wikis, [|social bookmarking tools], [|LinkedIn], and so many more. Basically, anyone that you interact with is apart of your PLN, whether they are social contacts, professional peers, or experts in their field. Most of the ‘learning’ takes place on-line now, because it is simple to find and connect with others with similar interests from around the world. // from"Once a Teacher" blog: // Read the whole blog entry HERE. //

__ **3 phases of your PLN** __ (Thanks to @bwwojci !)

Phase 1: Build your network Phase 2: Manage your information Phase 3: Contribute and Participate

The phases are done in order but you may find yourself revisiting other phases throughout the project.

__**Supplemental Materials**__

Personal Learning & Implementation Plan

__**Links to conference sessions**__


 * Date || Session Title || Presenter || Session Code ||
 * || EVERY SESSION || AT THE || CONFERENCE WILL BUILD YOUR PLN!!!!! ||
 * || EVERY SESSION || AT THE || CONFERENCE WILL BUILD YOUR PLN!!!!! ||
 * || EVERY SESSION || AT THE || CONFERENCE WILL BUILD YOUR PLN!!!!! ||

__**Additional Resources**__

How to Google Yourself Effectively and What to do about it - from the Chronicle of Higher Ed Manage your Digital Footprint - from Robert Half Digital Footprint - from Wikipedia Manage your Digital Footprint - from the BC Teachers Federation Should Students and Teachers be On line Friends - from education.com Teaching Kids to Manage their Digital Footprint - from the Innovative Educator Blog The Educator's PLN: The Personal Learning Network for Educators Build a Powerful PLN - From @timbuckteeth blog - Learning with "e"s How to develop your PLN - From Free Technology for Teachers 5 things you can do to start developing your PLN - from The Innovative Educator Blog Build your PLN - from Moving at the Speed of Creativity Blog