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Wonderful explaination of PLN and their use in the classroom

What are the best social networks to build a pln in education 2.0 ? http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-social-networks-to-build-a-pln-in-education-2-0

"This year, our K-6 staff began learning in a new virtual way using Twitter. After a couple staff in-service trainings and after school workshops, parents and teachers ventured into this new educational Twitterverse. As we enter the final week of school, I'd like to share it's initial impact on teaching and learning from my principal's lens."

This is a ning site dedicated to the support of a Personal Learning Network for Educators.

Learn how to build a PLN or add yourself to the Connected Educator google map

Student 2.0 is a network for learners to connect independently with other learners and with mentors from around the world, and to have educational experiences across cultural and geographic boundaries. We encourage you to explore passionate interests, to find people to help you, and to build professional competencies--creating your own virtual "Personal Learning Network" (PLN). You must be 13 to join the Student 2.0, and both content and communications on this network must be appropriate. Please report anything inappropriate or uncomfortable, and please watch our introductory video on personal safety online. Mentors and experts are also encouraged to join and participate, but spamming or inappropriate remarks will result in immediate banning.

"Whether through Facebook, Twitter, Facetime or others, mobile devices allow us to develop "learning communities" beyond the boundaries of any physical location. In giving workshops to educators and parents, I often highlight the concept of learning community as one of the most important advances of a 21st century education."

An intresting blog post by Sam about social and emotional aspects of connecting through social networks.

social group for teachers

Personalisation in education has been discussed in research and policy papers for approximately ten years. Personalised learning, as a concept, first appeared in the United States and was subsequently expanded and deepened through work in the United Kingdom as it became embedded in a wider argument for the reform of all public services. This reform aimed to create services that responded more directly to the diverse needs of individuals rather than imposing uniform solutions on all people.

Interview with Dr. Trey Martindale on the future of online learning.

BLOGGING USING WEB 2.0 AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN XXI CENTURY EDUCATION:

'Inside the Black Box' was written by Black and William in 1998 and in it they describe the classroom as a black box with inputs and outputs but what occurred inside was a mystery. For many teachers the reality has been that what occurs in their classroom has been both private and isolating, a matter between the teacher and his or her students but a task largely tackled alone. But this isolationist view is, in the age of the social media and networking increasingly challenged and more and more teachers are finding their voice, sharing their ideas and gaining valuable insights from a global community of connected educators.

The plurk4educators wiki - Are you looking for someone on Plurk that is an educator (K-12 & HigherEd) in the same area as you? Check out the list below and add your Plurk anchor name/link,e.g., wgraziadei with a brief description to the list too! Also, you may add your anchor name/link under as many categories as are appropriate. Ciao, Bill G...

The utterli4educators wiki - Are you looking for someone on Utterli that is an educator (K-12 & HigherEd) in the same area as you? Check out the list of below and add your Utterli anchor name/link,e.g., wgraziadei with a brief description to the list too! Also, you may add your anchor name/link under as many categories as are appropriate. Ciao, Bill G...

"More than 125 educators from around the world offered their thoughts on Personal Learning Networks"