The Education Podcast Network is a network that looks at all the ways that teachers can use podcast as a tool in education. It lists all the subject areas where educators can get podcasts for. This could really be good for new teachers who are trying to utilize podcasts in their teachings.
Oxford professor of synaptic pharmacology (?!) argues that facebook and social networking sites infantilizes the brain, leaving us with short attention spans, less empathy, and a "shaky sense of identity". Listen to the audio interview as well.
The Community Learning Network is a site designed
to help K-12 teachers integrate technology into the classroom. Over 5,800 annotated links to educational sites with free resources, all organized by theme pages and keyword search, can be found here.
This website is created by George Siemens, Founder and President of Complexive Systems. Articles and blogs about elearning, knowledge management, networks, technology, and community are available. Links to bloggers in these areas are also available.
Home to millions of audio & video episodes from thousands of podcasts and media sites across the web,Odeo.com is part search engine, part media directory, and part social network. Users can search & explore media channels covering just about any topic or area of interest - from automotive to technology, comedy to cooking, education to entertainment.
This blog has some rcommendations for creating your PLN, which includes some suggestions on how to get Twittering. Some of the links and recommendations are good.