For the past several weeks, I kept hearing Dr. Strange talk about PLNs. To be quite honest, I had NO idea what he was talking about until last week. Thank goodness I found out sooner than later. It's just a large networking web that connects you to a ton of other people to learn new stuff.
The target behind this particular PLN was education. At this point, my PLN consists only of instructors. However, there are many of those who tie me to other instructors who I have at least e-mailed if I don't know them personally at all. I have instructors who I am tied to on Facebook locally, however, my less local links, mainly from Houston, TX, I stay in contact with through e-mail. The instructors that I have networked with do not use Twitter unfortunately. However, I am not done with my networking yet.
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ReplyDeleteBeth Still suggests this Instant PLN to create a list of teachers to follow. Also you should read this NY Times article Getting the Most Out of Twitter
And be sure you look at David and Jacki's new blog Mathis Gorski EDM310 Projects
You also cannot afford to miss Jackie's own personal account of her PLN development The Evolution of My PLN - Initial Post
It does take time! That's why I had to get you started NOW!