This site contains a professional learning series on building a personal learning network.The what and the why. It is complete with multiple videos and infographics to aid understanding.

This is Stephen Downes' blog and gives a brief description of connectivism. It also includes Downes' responses to various comments related directly at connetivism.

This slide show outlines and describes the shift from virtual learning environments to personal learning environments. It includes multiple infographics that contribute to understanding.

This site explains the five stages of adopting a personal learning network: Immersion, Evaluation, Know it all, Perspective, and Balance. It includes an image that shows the evolution of those stages.

This paper describes the purpose of personal learning networks as they pertain to each individual. It includes a list of tools and their individual purposes.

This site contains a paper that explains the characteristics and distinguishing features of personal learning environments. It includes a table that outlines ownership, control, and literacy components.

This site is a peer-reviewed journal on the Internet outlining the structure, content, and networking skills to use a personal learning network.

This site provides a paper written about the connections between personal learning environments and information literacy. It outlines how information literacy intersects with the goals of personal learning environments.

This site outlines the three-pronged approach of the connected learning communities model, which includes professional learning communities, personal learning networks, and communities of practice.

This site is complete with Siemen's Principles of Connectivism and offers several videos and Power Points by Stephen Downes explaining various elements of personal learning environment.

Molasky Jr. High is where I teach and this is the site I set up for our 8th grade English language arts team.We wanted a site that contained shared pertinent information for our students. It is updated with new information as needed. The students go here to access homework assignments, email teachers, read the syllabus, etc. Check it out. www.molaskyela8.weebly.com