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 * Technology and PLCs: Building Personal Learning Networks (PLNs)**

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 such as Twitter and Ning make this possible.

=**Slides**= From the general session... media type="file" key="PLC and Tech.mov" [|Download or View in Another Window] (Quicktime Format)

=Agenda=


 * Welcome Question**
 * Who makes up your learning network?


 * PLNs and PLCs**
 * Extend your PLC online.
 * Create a permeable PLC.
 * Encourage diffusion of innovation.


 * Learning to Network & Networking to Learn**
 * Make Connections
 * Make Contributions
 * Make Conversation
 * Make Requests


 * Examples**
 * Social Networking
 * Example: [|http://classroom20.ning.com]
 * Get Started: [|http://www.ning.com]
 * Social Microblogging
 * Example: []
 * Workshop WIki: http://twittermethis.wikispaces.com
 * Get Started: [|http://twitter.com]
 * Or Create Your Own Social Microblogging Community: [] (Example: [] )


 * Getting Started**
 * Join [|The League Learning Network]
 * Join Twitter and Follow Others. Tweet when you're ready. Get Started: [|http://twitter.com]
 * See also:
 * Liz Davis' post with "Ten Tips for Growing Your Learning Network": []
 * Jen Jones' post on "Getting Personal and Staying Professional.": []
 * Dr. Wagner's article on "Learning to Network and Networking to Learn": []
 * More Resources about why you might want a PLN: http://lwictpln2009.wikispaces.com/The+5Ws+of+PLNs


 * Reflection Question**
 * How do you plan to expand your learning network?


 * Evaluation**
 * [|Online Evaluation] (A Google Form!)

More: http://networktolearn.wikispaces.com