http://www.teachhub.com/what-pln-why-do-i-need-one Summary: This site summarized the idea behind a Personal Learning Network (PLN), especially in the world of education. Teachers should connect with other teachers to share resources, ideas, and lesson plans to help each other become better teachers. This social network can connect educators around the world and allow teacher's with the same content background to problem-solve and find new ways to engage learners in the materials. The two benefits laid out are 1) personalized training and 2) the symbiotic relationship it allows. Ways to create PLN are through Twitter, Facebook, and teacher blogs.
Summary: This site summarized the idea behind a Personal Learning Network (PLN), especially in the world of education. Teachers should connect with other teachers to share resources, ideas, and lesson plans to help each other become better teachers. This social network can connect educators around the world and allow teacher's with the same content background to problem-solve and find new ways to engage learners in the materials. The two benefits laid out are 1) personalized training and 2) the symbiotic relationship it allows. Ways to create PLN are through Twitter, Facebook, and teacher blogs.