Warlick, D. (2009). Grow your personal learning network. Learning & Leading With Technology (36)6, Retrieved from http://istelearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Grow-Your-PLN.pdf
The article Grow Your Personal Learning Network (PLN) explained different types of PLNs and how they function based off member involvement. With increasing technology our PLN is no longer restricted to our actual location. We can now access information and communicate with people across the globe. PLNs are key in order to communicate and improve the world of teaching through the use of the Internet. There are three main types of PLNs. The first is a traditional network called personally maintained synchronous connections. This network allows you to conversate and discuss questions with fellow educators throughout the world. the second PLN allows you to conversate and propose questions to multiple people or groups at once and time is not an issue. No longer are people restricted by work and time zones, these responses can come whenever it is convenient to those answering questions or participating in discussions. The third and final type of PLN is dynamically maintained asynchronous connections. This type of PLN uses a RSS aggregator that will bring information to us, rather than us having to search for information. Twitter is a great addition PLNs as it gives personal incite to other educators methods of instruction.
Warlick pointed out that one weakness of PLNs may be that we choose to only involve ourselves in networks that are similar to our own views, what can I do to make sure that my views are not stunted by my PLN? By becoming aware of other views you can better understand their points and although you may not agree, there may be certain ideas you can get from others and build off of. As educators it is key that we set a good example for our students by exemplifying the importance of forming beliefs based off all different takes on certain situations.
The article Grow Your Personal Learning Network (PLN) explained different types of PLNs and how they function based off member involvement. With increasing technology our PLN is no longer restricted to our actual location. We can now access information and communicate with people across the globe. PLNs are key in order to communicate and improve the world of teaching through the use of the Internet. There are three main types of PLNs. The first is a traditional network called personally maintained synchronous connections. This network allows you to conversate and discuss questions with fellow educators throughout the world. the second PLN allows you to conversate and propose questions to multiple people or groups at once and time is not an issue. No longer are people restricted by work and time zones, these responses can come whenever it is convenient to those answering questions or participating in discussions. The third and final type of PLN is dynamically maintained asynchronous connections. This type of PLN uses a RSS aggregator that will bring information to us, rather than us having to search for information. Twitter is a great addition PLNs as it gives personal incite to other educators methods of instruction.
Warlick pointed out that one weakness of PLNs may be that we choose to only involve ourselves in networks that are similar to our own views, what can I do to make sure that my views are not stunted by my PLN? By becoming aware of other views you can better understand their points and although you may not agree, there may be certain ideas you can get from others and build off of. As educators it is key that we set a good example for our students by exemplifying the importance of forming beliefs based off all different takes on certain situations.
How influential will my PLN be as I begin to teach in the classroom? Experience is key so in the beginning I will have to base my work off my PLN so it is essential to follow my own advice and build a PLN based off all perspectives and points of view. Never be close minded to new things! This new age of digital learning promotes growth in all aspects of teaching.
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