Not only will the development of a PLN connect me to educators internationally, 

but will also connect me to a variety of individuals who work with children (I'm in

elementary ed). The combination of different childhood related professionals will

allow me to grow and broaden my thoughts and ideas and overall performance

as an educator.

in the endless exposure to information you may find irrelevant to your career and interests. But within a PLN via a 

social network like twitter, individuals are likely to follow others who share the same interests. This way, the information

you come across is likely to capture your interests, and will benefit you and your career.

collaborate and greatly maximizes the opportunities

available. With a PLN, a professional's career

opportunities have now extended globally as physical

boundaries are no longer an issue.

As long as internet is available, they are free to continue learning and networking. The PLN

also allows professionals to do all of this for free! Eliminating travel costs as well as 

other career related fees.

Twitter, the networks are not only restricted

to professionals, students can also access 

these networks and gain insight about the 

educational system around them, as well as 

ways to better their learning strategies and 

overall education. After all, learning is 

lifelong.