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The Importance of Online Personal Learning Networks.

EdTech4Beginners

Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) are the groups of people around us that help us develop skills and knowledge. People who you network with. Many teachers are now learning from each other online. I also follow a number of online blogs. But my favourite way of learning is through Twitter chats.

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Why Blog?

A Principal's Reflections

After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis around February 2010. As I became active on Twitter members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) began to suggest that I start a blog. No one person or group has all of the answers.

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Leading When You Don't Have the Answers

A Principal's Reflections

When it comes to leadership, the person making the final decision is often second-guessed if there is a lack of communication or things don’t go as planned. I shared the following in a blog post back in 2017: It is difficult to adequately prepare any leader for the challenges they will face as well as the decisions that will have to be made.

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The Balance with Catlin Tucker: Featuring Rachelle Dene Poth

Catlin Tucker

If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. If you do not have a PLC at your school but you want to engage in an online conversation with other educators, check out my Facebook page !

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Recognizing the Digital Assets You Have at Your Disposal

A Principal's Reflections

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. Text There is nothing easier than whipping up a tweet or update to be posted on Facebook or LinkedIn. Blog posts are a great option to get into the nitty-gritty of change.

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Why a Blog?

A Principal's Reflections

After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. As I became active on Twitter members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network) began to suggest that I start a blog. The most important factor that influenced me to begin a blog was my PLN.

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6 Key Personal Learning Network Literacies Every Educator Needs

The 21st Century Principal

Our children need to have adults in their lives that know and understand the art of developing personal learning networks and connecting with others. In other words, they need adults who are “network literate.” But what does being “network literate” look like as it relates to personal learning networks?