Develop+Your+Personal+Learning+Network

=Develop Your Personal Learning Network =

What is a PLN?
The word “PLN” stands for “Personal Learning Network"

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Having a PLN is about making connections and building personal relationships with teachers, school administrators, university professors, and experts around the world. No matter where you are in the world, there’s always someone online available to answer questions, share their expertise, and simply chat about what’s happening in their lives and classrooms.
 * The //Personal//:**

Having a PLN is about sharing ideas and resources, collaboration, and learning. We may share our learning, ideas and expertise in different ways; using different media and tools, but the essence is the same: the PLN is simply the best professional development you will ever participate in – and it’s available 24/7.
 * The //Learning//:**

The defining feature of the PLN is that it is a global learning network, enabling people to tap into and share diverse, global perspectives on teaching strategies, educational issues, and technologies. If takes time and effort to build these connections, but it’s well worth the effort.
 * The //Network//:**

Why a PLN? – “From little things, big things grow”
Developing a Personal Learning Network is an empowering, transformational process, which fundamentally transforms your professional learning and teaching approach. And my experience is hardly unique… Real People, Real Teachers – Why we have a PLN

How can I get started?
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