Personal Learning Networks

Lisa Coltonlisa@darimonline.org

Slides: http://bit.ly/novapln

Agenda

• Why personal learning networks?• What are they?• How to get started• Growing your network• Investing in your network• Activating your network

WHY?

Ease, convenience, value, diversity, expertise, depth, responsiveness, ideas, applicability, examples, support, and and and…

Benefits

• Self-Directed Learning • Learning at Our Own Time & Our Own Pace• Collaborative, Creative Connections• Sharing Resources• Brainstorming & Reflection• Diverse Perspectives & Ideas• Answers to Questions & Even Questions you hadn’t

Considered

ACCESSIBILITY:

Convenience of today’s online social

tools

VALUE:

Resources, answers,

insight, inspiration.

SOCIAL:Relationships, dialogue,

community

Putting it all

together

Some Social Media Venues

Getting Started• Find a Few Different Relevant Venues• Set a Manageable Amount of Time • Learn Communal Norms• Be Generous • Post Resources• Accept Offers To Help • Engage in Conversation• Be Playful & Positive

Facebook Groups: JEDLAB

Facebook Groups: Darim Educators

Twitter: #JED21

Twitter Chats: #jedchatWed nights9-10pm

Skills: Ask Questions

Skills: Tag People

Balance Input

&Output

Listen and Empower

What have you learned by listening?

Where have you empowered someone else?

Be Generous