A wonderful testimonial by a language arts teacher--Melinda Rench--in IL on the value of connecting with peers via social media (Ning, Twitter, and personal networks) to feed her mind and soul, Winter 2012. See excerpt below:
"Using social networks to further my learning has enriched
my professional life in more ways than I can name. I have a
support network, a never-ending source of inspiration and new
ideas, and a learning network that spans the globe. It is
professional development that matters and feeds my soul."