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=Personal Learning Networks=

Personal learning networks are self motivated learning networks that are supported by social and web 2.0 technologies. Student's are already doing this .... now it is time for you to get involoved! The classroom is not flat and there are teaching and learning opportunities beyond the walls of your classroom! Get connected!

Developing your PLN presentation from HTA Convention 2009 by Russell Munkler.

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Getting started? Get in the know with this PLN Basics from David Warlick

Tools used in a personal learning network?

- wikis are my fav .... want to get started? Take an introductory course (wordpress, edublogs, blogger)
 * wikis** - very simplified, open and easy to learn web content creator (wikispaces, wikidot, wikiwiki, wetpaint)
 * skype** - communicate with others online
 * conferencing** - participate in synchronous learning opportunities online (illiminate, vroom, breeze)
 * rss feeds** - sign up and receive updates from blogs, wikis, newsfeeds (netvibes, pageflakes)
 * blogs** - share you opinions and experiences online - solicit comments and create conversations,debates and discussions around hot topics of the day!
 * tweets** - use microblogging tools to share ideas and inform your PLN (twitter,ning)
 * course creators** - team teach via online course creation software. Learn and plan together (moodle, blackboard)
 * meeting grounds** -tapped in, proteacher,teacher lingo,