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=**Building Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) to Support Your PLC** = [|Mark Wagner, Ph.D.]

Personal learning is one of the foundations of a successful PLC - and an element of any successful organizational change effort. This session focuses on tools that can be used by any member of a PLC to build their own Personal Learning Network (PLN), which can not only support their own professional development but can also be an efficient means of diffusing innovation within the PLC. Learn to connect with a community of like minded professionals, make contributions, have conversations, and make requests in your times of need. Powerful free tools and social media such as Twitter and Ning make this possible.

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Presentation Slides

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**Welcome Question**

 * == Who makes up your learning network? ==

**Learning to Network & Networking to Learn**

 * Make Connections
 * Make Contributions
 * Make Conversation
 * Make Requests
 * David Jakes' Post on The Strength of Weak Ties: []

**Two-Way Web Stories**

 * Introduction to the Two-Way Web
 * Blogs
 * Example: [|http://edtechlife.com]
 * And a Story: [|David Warlick commented on my blog] ! (In 2005)
 * More: [|http://supportblogging.com]
 * Workshop Wiki: http://blogifyoulovelearning.wikispaces.com
 * Get Started: [|http://www.blogger.com]


 * Jeff Utecht's Original Post about 25% Time and Professional Development: []
 * RSS
 * OLD Example (Bloglines - Shared): []
 * NEW Example (Google Reader - Shared): []
 * Workshop Wiki: http://reallysimple.wikispaces.com
 * Get Started: [|http://reader.google.com]


 * And More...


 * Wikis
 * Example: http://hmtech.wikispaces.com
 * More: http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com
 * Wikis for PD: []
 * See Also: [|http://www.wikipedia.org] and <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * Workshop Wiki: http://wikiwhileyouwork.wikispaces.com
 * Get Started: [|http://wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers]


 * Podcasts
 * Example: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * More: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.epnweb.org]
 * Workshop Wiki: http://podcastined.wikispaces.com
 * Get started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://podomatic.com]


 * Google Docs
 * Example: <span class="wiki_link_ext"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|See the presentation slides]
 * Workshop Wiki: http://googled.wikispaces.com/docs2
 * CUE GWE Resources: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * GTA Resources: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://docs.google.com]


 * Social Networking
 * Example: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://classroom20.ning.com]
 * Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.ning.com]


 * IM and Video Chat
 * Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[] [|http://www.skype.com] [|http://www.aim.com]
 * See also <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|iChat] for Mac to Mac videoconferencing.


 * Streaming Media
 * Example: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * Example: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * More: http://edtv.wikispaces.com
 * Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.ustream.tv]


 * Social Microblogging
 * Example: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * Workshop WIki: http://twittermethis.wikispaces.com
 * Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://twitter.com]
 * Or Create Your Own Social Microblogging Community: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[] (Example: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[] )
 * Or Use A Social Microblogging Service Meant For Education: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.edmodo.com]

<span style="font-size: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Learning to Network & Networking to Learn**

 * Make Connections
 * Make Contributions
 * Make Conversation
 * Make Requests

<span style="font-size: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Getting Started**

 * Pick Three Blogs to Read.
 * Try These Three: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://weblogg-ed.com] [] []
 * Create and write a blog when you're ready. Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.blogger.com]
 * Use RSS to read more when you're ready. Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://reader.google.com]
 * Join Classroom 2.0. Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.classroom20.com]
 * Join Twitter and Follow Others. Get Started: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://twitter.com]
 * Find Others to Follow Using <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|Twellow.com].
 * Find Others to Follow Using Google's <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|Follow Finder].
 * Find Others to Follow Via <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|Dr. Wagner's Twitter Account].
 * See also:
 * Liz Davis' post with "Ten Tips for Growing Your Learning Network": <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * Jen Jones' post on "Getting Personal and Staying Professional.": <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * Dr. Wagner's article on "Learning to Network and Networking to Learn": <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[]
 * More Resources about why you might want a PLN: http://lwictpln2009.wikispaces.com/The+5Ws+of+PLNs
 * NEW: Read Jeff Utecht's Book, <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|Reach].

<span style="font-size: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Reflection Question**

 * How do you plan to expand your learning network?

<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|Online Evaluation]