2012-02-26 Personal Learning Networks for Educators at CLS North

Mark Wagner, Ph.D.

Personal learning is one of the foundations of any educational institution - and any successful organizational change. This session focuses on tools that can be used by any educator to build their own Personal Learning Network (PLN), which not only support their own professional development but can also be an efficient means of diffusing innovation within their institution. Learn to connect with a community of like minded professionals, make contributions, have conversations, and make requests in your times of need. Powerful free tools and social media such as Google+, Twitter, and Facebook make this possible for you and your colleagues.

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Presentation Slides

Personal Learning Networks ‎(PLNs)‎ for Educators
Personal Learning Networks ‎(PLNs)‎ for Educators

Welcome Question

Who makes up your learning network?

Learning to Network & Networking to Learn

Make Connections
Make Contributions
Make Conversation
Make Requests
David Jakes' Post on The Strength of Weak Ties

Two-Way Web Stories

Introduction to the Two-Way Web
Blogs
- Example: http://edtechlife.com - The Story: David Warlick commented on my blog! (In 2005)
- More: http://supportblogging.com
- Workshop Wiki: http://blogifyoulovelearning.wikispaces.com
- Get Started: http://www.blogger.com
Jeff Utecht's Original Post about 25% Time and Professional Development
RSS
- OLD Example (Bloglines - Shared): http://www.bloglines.com/public/markdouglaswagner
- NEW Example (Google Reader - Shared): http://www.google.com/reader/shared/user/10649784667868956453/state/com.google/broadcast
- Workshop Wiki: http://reallysimple.wikispaces.com
- Get Started: http://reader.google.com
And More...
- Wikis
  - Example: http://hmtech.wikispaces.com
  - More: http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com
  - Wikis for PD: http://edtechlife.com/workshops/
  - See Also: http://www.wikipedia.org and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting
  - Workshop Wiki: http://wikiwhileyouwork.wikispaces.com
  - Get Started: http://wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
- Podcasts
  - Example: http://k12onlineconference.org/
  - More: http://www.epnweb.org
  - Workshop Wiki: http://podcastined.wikispaces.com
  - Get started: http://podomatic.com
- Google Docs
  - Example: See the presentation slides
  - Workshop Wiki: http://googled.wikispaces.com/docs2
  - CUE GWE Resources: http://sites.google.com/site/cuegli
  - GTA Resources: http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources
  - Get Started: http://docs.google.com
- Social Networking
  - Example: http://classroom20.ning.com
  - Get Started: http://www.ning.com
- IM and Video Chat
  - Get Started:
  - See also iChat for Mac to Mac videoconferencing.
- Streaming Media
  - Example: http://www.practicaltheory.org/serendipity/index.php?/archives/896-Learning-From-the-Kids.html
  - Example: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/weblogg-ed-tv
  - More: http://edtv.wikispaces.com
  - Get Started: http://www.ustream.tv
Social Microblogging
- Example: http://twitter.com/markwagner
- Workshop WIki: http://twittermethis.wikispaces.com
- Get Started: http://twitter.com
- Or Create Your Own Social Microblogging Community: http://shoutem.com/
- Or Use A Social Microblogging Service Meant For Education: http://www.edmodo.com
NEW: Google+

Get Started: http://plus.google.com
Example: https://plus.google.com/109972393384120358602/posts
Follow a Circle of Educational Technologists: https://plus.google.com/109972393384120358602/posts/UkfS97rWa3s
Post your public Google Plus posts to Twitter and/or Facebook using http://dlvritplus.appspot.com/ and http://dlvr.it/.
Post any Google Plus post to Facebook and/or Twitter using Start Google Plus.

Learning to Network & Networking to Learn

Make Connections
Make Contributions
Make Conversation
Make Requests

Getting Started

Pick Three Blogs to Read.
- Try These Three: http://weblogg-ed.com http://www.davidwarlick.com/2cents/ http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/
- Create and write a blog when you're ready. Get Started: http://www.blogger.com
- Use RSS to read more when you're ready. Get Started: http://reader.google.com
Join Classroom 2.0. Get Started: http://www.classroom20.com
Join Twitter and Follow Others. Get Started: http://twitter.com
- Find Others to Follow Using Twellow.com.
- Find Others to Follow Using Google's Follow Finder.
- Find Others to Follow Via Dr. Wagner's Twitter Account.
NEW: Join Google Plus and Follow a Shared Circle of Educational Technologists.
See also:
- Liz Davis' post with "Ten Tips for Growing Your Learning Network": http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/2008/10/ten-tips-for-growing-your-learning.html
- Jen Jones' post on "Getting Personal and Staying Professional.": http://injenuity.com/?p=40
- Dr. Wagner's article on "Learning to Network and Networking to Learn": http://edtechlife.com/?p=2067
- More Resources about why you might want a PLN: http://lwictpln2009.wikispaces.com/The+5Ws+of+PLNs
- NEW: Read Jeff Utecht's Book, Reach .

Reflection Question

How do you plan to expand your learning network?

Online Evaluation (A Google Form!)

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