Benefits of Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) by Kayla Land

Accessible Anytime Anywhere:

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This allows students to not only work at their own pace but also gives them flexibility to do their homework when and where.

Collaborative project based learning:

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PLNs promote group work with shared responsibilities. Wheither its developing leadership skills or working together the students build these life long skills while learning the curriculum content.

Engaging:

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Students are engaged and attention is more easily kept during a technology based lesson

Giving Back:

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PLNs is both about sharing and receiving. As helpful as it is for us to gain knowledge through other's experiences it is also our chance to share our old or new found knowledge to those who may be seeking it.

Interactive

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Knocking Down Walls:

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Our isolated little classroom becomes a global community through access to the web. Not only can we learn about different perspective but all the benefits of diversity.

Safety First:

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Technology in the classroom is becoming the future of the education system and we can instill the right ways to use it. And positive and productive ways we can use our social networks. Also we can teach of the harmful ways.

World Wide Web:

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PLNs give access to experts in any field we may be looking for. As teachers we learn new and more successful ways to teach. PLNs give students access to multiple online teachers and resources from all over the world.

Your Growth:

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PLNs are sometimes referred to as Personal Learning Network. As we grow as individuals, so do our PLNs. We change who we follow or how we present ourselves on the web. The growth of students is obvious when we are on a social media that can track all our individual work. Also students whose PLNs are public will not only receivefeedback from teachers and their peers but also anyone else who may stumble upon their work.

Quick Access:

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PLNs and social medias work on real time, not only can students have instant access to resources but are also updated as events and experiences are happening.

Mastering New Skills:

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Teaching our students to be tech savvy will set them up well for the future, giving them new skills and job advantages.

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Unites School and Home:

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A PLN can be a great way to communicate between the teacher and parents. Not only would parents be able to see what is being taught in the classroom but also can see their child's growth.

Own:

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Through PLNs students can develop their own voice and explore their individual interests. Each students PLN will be a reflection of themselves, stimulating pride and ownership.

Digital Learning

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Future Skills

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Visually Appealing

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Personalized Learning

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Thought & Reflection

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Xpression

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LIfe-long Learner

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Networking

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Research

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Brainstorm

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High Tech

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Jigsaw

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Zippy

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