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I chose this resource because it talks about different plns than we learn about in the tech playground. Professional development and networking are vital in any field, and that's especially true for educators. Whether it's coming up with fresh ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, seeking mentorship and support from veteran educators, or cultivating resources for technology integration or for meeting state standards, teachers need one another's expertise.

Professional development and networking are vital in any field, and that's especially true for educators. Whether it's coming up with fresh ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, seeking mentorship and support from veteran educators, or cultivating resources for technology integration or for meeting state standards, teachers need one another's expertise.

Using and Establishing Productive PLNs

Great way to learn how to use a PLN in education !

This is a ning site dedicated to the support of a Personal Learning Network for Educators. This website creates connections between professionals and provides many available resources.

This site is actually a PLN for educators to communicate information and includes numerous types of discussion.

Gives insight to personal learning networks and why a teacher should be using social media. "By developing professional relationships electronically, teachers can immediately post their latest articles, research, experiences, or discoveries. You, the connected teacher, are the recipient of all of these communications."

How to get a PLN started on twitter as an educator

I chose this resource because it briefly explains a PLN. Then it explains five reason why future teachers should start their PLN right now and goes into explicit detail.

I chose this resource because it talks about professional learning networks as something that you have to dedicate time to and put forth effort.