Monday, October 15, 2012

The Personal Learning Network



We are getting ready as a district to gain a deeper understanding of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).  I enjoy my PLCs very much!  But, I also enjoy my PLN.

What's a PLN?
Personal Learning Networks (PLN) share a close association with the concept of Professional Learning Community (PLC).

A personal learning network is an informal learning network that consists of the people a learner interacts with and engages in professional development within a digital environment.
In a PLN, a person makes a connection with another person with the specific intent that some type of learning will occur because of that connection.  Learners create connections and develop networks with other professionals in order to gain understanding and knowledge.  The learner does not have to know these people personally or ever meet them in person.

To learn more about personal learning networks, check out the following links:


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