Benefits of a PLN by Taylor Doucette

Benefit #1

tdoucett — 2014-09-22 17:08:01 UTC

Interact with teachers and professionals from all over the world. You don't have to be constrained from just within your teaching area.

Benefit #2

tdoucett — 2014-09-22 17:09:01 UTC

Easily access forums and participate in online discussions that have tons of commonly asked questions, with answers and advice from teachers with long-term experience

Benefit #3

tdoucett — 2014-09-22 17:13:37 UTC

Make a 'status' asking a question that can be seen by your friends and colleagues whom can answer it right away.

Benefit #4

tdoucett — 2014-09-22 17:14:31 UTC

PLNs are a fun way to collborate with other teachers. You don't have to wait for a PD Day to share ideas.

Benefit #5

tdoucett — 2014-09-22 17:20:13 UTC

Some PLN's like Edmodo have many built in features that can be very beneficial, such as the Edmodo planner in which you can organize your lesson plans