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FOUR BENEFITS OF CREATING A PLN:

carmyn — 2015-05-09 22:01:22 UTC

ONE:

carmyn — 2015-05-09 22:02:17 UTC

PLNs can expand one's own horizons and knowledge. Whether that's becoming more culturally sensitive or mindful of things outside of one’s own experience, or simply broadening one’s knowledge in a teaching subject, connecting with others and gathering resources online can broaden one's worldview significantly.

TWO:

carmyn — 2015-05-09 22:03:22 UTC

A PLN can be useful to learn of new ways to utilize technology and the internet to engage and connect with students in memorable and stimulating ways.

THREE:

carmyn — 2015-05-09 22:07:32 UTC

PLNs can also enable teachers to connect with other professionals - both educators and individuals in other fields - in order to create interesting learning opportunities for students. Inviting a guest speaker to visit a class and share their experience, for instance, might be made possible through something as simple as a conversation over Twitter.

FOUR:

carmyn — 2015-05-09 22:10:02 UTC

Finally, PLNs can be used to freely share endless resources or ideas. This can also provice a chance to receive feedback from others regarding one's own work.