Personal Learning Networks for Life-long Learning

"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, then we rob our children of tomorrow."

—John Dewey

PLN4Ed will provide users with an online forum for the development of their own personal learning networks through contact with practicing K-12 professionals and access to a wide variety of existing and emerging technology resources.

The focus of PLN4ED is to:

• support members as they learn the basic how-to's of technology applications and resources use
• explore meaningful applications of technology to support teaching and learning

Unfamiliar with Personal Learning Networks (PLNs)?

In a nutshell, a personal learning network is a network of people that an individual develops as they search for knowledge. This network is developed online using social networking/Web 2.0 tools and is accessible 24/7. Personal learning networks are customized by the individual with a specific area of focus that leads to access of like minded people around the globe who are willing to share their expertise, thoughts, and resources.

This blog will act as the homepage and portal for the PLN4Ed personal learning network, which all library media specialists, classroom teachers, technology specialists and instructional leaders are invited to join.

The PLN4Ed Wiki
This wiki, to be developed by our members, is the collaborative space that will contain detailed information regarding resources, implementation and reflection of new and emerging technology to support teaching and learning across curriculum areas, K-12.

Wiki posts will include the following information:

1. Links, Annotations (summary of what will be found on the page), and Ideas for use.
2. After implementation, please post learning objectives, curriculum information, project or product examples, and links to actual projects when possible.
3. Also include a reflection of what worked or didn't work well, components to change, areas for future development and questions that encourage discussion from PLN members.

If you are not ready to contribute to the wiki, you are welcome to explore the resources posted on it. Follow this link to access the PLN4Ed wiki: http://pln4ed.wikispaces.com/

Questions? Comments? Please begin the discussion by posting in the comment box!

I look forward to meeting you online soon!
Donna