EDU 210 Module 3 by Lisa C

One of the benefits of using a PLN for k-12 education is that...

lcoyne1 — 2014-09-16 21:50:18 UTC

it allows you to contact and build relationships with other teachers in your field. This can be useful when it comes to brainstorming projects or teaching strategies, tackling problems together, or seeking advice in challenging teaching situations.

Another of the benefits of using a PLN for k-12 education is that...

lcoyne1 — 2014-09-16 21:53:21 UTC

as a pre-service teacher, I can advocate for myself to a wide audience. For example, if you use your PLN to get in contact with local teachers, administrators and districts, you have a better chance of being hired. This being said, you can include your resume in a way that is much more accessible than on a boring, black and white sheet of paper.

The third benefit of using a PLN for k-12 education is that...

lcoyne1 — 2014-09-16 21:56:25 UTC

on websites like Edmodo, it is possible to create digital spaces for your own classroom. This could be tremendously useful for accessing and engaging our increasingly tech-savvy and "plugged-in" student audience.

My final benefit of using a PLN for k-12 education is that...

lcoyne1 — 2014-09-16 21:58:35 UTC

it as a way to demonstrate your technological competency to the education community, on a potentially global scale. Considering that the law in Alberta demand the use of technology in the classroom, and the growling number of adults who are afflicted with "techno-phobia", this is a highly employable skill that teachers should not hesitate to promote.