The article gives a brief explanation as to what a PLN is and why educators need one. A PLN is a personalized network of other teachers and resources designed to make an educator a better teacher. Previously, educators relied on higher level courses to grow professionally. A PLN is better for two reasons. The first is that a PLN allows us to personalize our education. Second is that educators are sharing information rather than just receiving it. This resource is nice because it does a good job explaining what a PLN is and why it is useful. It goes on to mention that social media like Facebook and Twitter are primary places to communicate with a PLN.
The article gives a brief explanation as to what a PLN is and why educators need one. A PLN is a personalized network of other teachers and resources designed to make an educator a better teacher. Previously, educators relied on higher level courses to grow professionally. A PLN is better for two reasons. The first is that a PLN allows us to personalize our education. Second is that educators are sharing information rather than just receiving it. This resource is nice because it does a good job explaining what a PLN is and why it is useful. It goes on to mention that social media like Facebook and Twitter are primary places to communicate with a PLN.
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