12 Days of Learning: PLN

Atomic Learning has created the 12 Days of Learning, a series of articles designed to kick off resolutions to keep learning in the new year. We thought this was a great idea and have decided borrow (shamelessly steal) it and do our own. Our Day 7 post will look at creating a Personal Learning Network.

A Personal Learning Network, or PLN, is a group of people and resources that you use to continue learning, growing, and developing your knowledge and skills. You can ask questions, get advice, share knowledge and build community. You probably already have a group of friends and colleagues for this, but many people have expanded their PLN online. A PLN may include people you follow on Twitter, blogs you read, learning communities and social bookmarking sites such as Diigo.

Never heard of a PLN before? Not sure you have one or how to start building one? Watch the short video below for an introduction to PLN’s. Then review the handy Building Your PLN guide at Edublogs Teacher Challenges.


 

New Online Seminar: Twitter as a Learning Tool

twitter_iconPlease join eLIS for a fully online two-week seminar in myLesley. This class is designed to introduce participants to social media through the lens of Twitter. Participants will collaboratively explore the functionality of the tool by employing specific networking strategies discussed during the class.

Never used Twitter? No problem! We’ll work with you to learn the ins and outs of this popular social media platform.

Twitter as a Learning Tool runs from April 8th – April 21st.

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In addition, we are also hosting a brief webinar on Monday, April 8th at 3 PM EST. The Twitter as a Learning Tool: Kickoff Webinar will introduce participants to the basics of Twitter, including a walk-through of the technical logistics, how to sign-up for an account, and an exploration of the unique Twitter vocabulary. Anyone who is new to Twitter (whether you plan to participate in the two-week seminar or not) is welcome to attend.

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We look forward to tweeting with you!