The value of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) can never be overstated. Getting started is often a daunting process for teachers. This brief presentation will assist educators as they begin to grow and nurture their PLN.

1. Develop Your PLN
Blogs, Twitter & Social Networking
Nightcliff Technology Precinct
Facilitator: Shane Pilkie
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

2. Personal Learning Network
n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage
and exchange information, usually online.
http://onceateacher.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/pln-your-personal-learning-network-made-easy/

3. Traditional
PLN
Reliant on proximity
Image: 'True phone'
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22144986@N00/4164756091

4. Personal Learning Networks (PLN)
Old PLN New PLN
Geographic constraints Highly Mobile
Location / Exchange link No Boundaries
Restricted to small group Global
Funding dependent Funding independent

5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/2922421696/

6. The Value of PLNs
• Professional development - learn from other
educators
• Learn about new technology and how to
embed in into your practice
• Locate resources
• Share ideas
• Find collaborative solutions

7. Starting Your PLN
Watch this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=MqSH5TMYlz4&list=PL622C249CE5C9173E&index=1&feature=plpp_video

8. The Basic Toolset

9. Getting Started
• Create accounts for
• Twitter
• Facebook
You can
sign in to other online
• Google tools and services
using these
accounts

10. It’s a conversation

11. The 30 Day Challenge
Do something to develop your PLN...
...every day
...for 30 days
http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days.html

12. Contacts and Further Information
‣ Resources from today’s workshop
‣ http://techprecinct.wikispaces.com
‣ Email: shane.pilkie@nt.gov.au
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au