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A PLN is very accessible with the increasing

connection teachers have to the internet. It

is useful because everyone can have

a PLN and support each other.

"Technology is leading to a

flattening of the world

as resources, information, and

knowledge are widely accessible

to anyone with Internet access."

Trust, T. (2013). Building a Professional

Learning Network and Avoiding Information

Overload. ASCD express. vol 8.

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Having a PLN will leave me prepared

in the class room. I can gather

materials and ideas from those

within my network.

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People and organizations in my PLN can provide me

with knowledge in certain subject areas I may

not have known before.

"If you cultivate your social media relationships with care, you can develop a personal learning network that will put you in contact with a steady stream of valuable ideas."

Frey, C. (2012) . How to cultivate a personal learning network: Tips from Howard Rheingold.

Image: Schilling, D. (2013). [Image online] available at http://www.industrytap.com/knowledge-doubling-every-12-months-soon-to-be-every-12-hours/3950 [Accessed May 5, 2015]

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Allows me to interact with people I may never have had the opportunity to in real life. On my twitter I can connect with educators from around the world.

"Teachers in all grade levels and subject areas from around the globe are using professional learning networks (PLNs) to connect with one another to share resources, seek help and feedback, and find collaboration opportunities."

Trust, T. (2013). Building a Professional

Learning Network and Avoiding Information

Overload. ASCD express. vol 8.