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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content of Slides Number of Slides
What is a PLN? 3-7
Why create a PLN? 8
How do I create a PLN? 9-11
My Experience with a PLN 12-15
My Advice and Reflection 16-17
Resources 18

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WHAT IS A PLN?

P- Personal

L- Learning

N- Network

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THE “P” ON PLN

Personal-

Allows you to collaborate and make

personal connections with other
people in your field (
teachers/administrators/etc.) in order
to gain knowledge

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THE “L” IN PLN

Learning

This gives you the opportunities to

collaborate and share resources and
ideas and is a great form of professional
development

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THE “N” IN PLN

Network

The wonderful aspect of this is it’s a

global learning network which allows
you insight to a multitude of
experiences, perspectives and ideas

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HERE IS A SHORT VIDEO ON PLN!

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WHY CREATE A PLN AS AN EDUCATOR?

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HOW DO I CREATE PLN?

Step 1:
Decide the platform(s) you
want to start your PLN on
Examples:
- Twitter
- Facebook
- SimpleK12
- Instagram

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HOW DO I CREATE PLN?

Step 2:

Connect with professionals

-Find organizations that relate to your beliefs and mission

- Join organizations, follow people on social media, comment
on resources/blogs, share your own resources and ideas
and essentially put yourself out there!

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HOW DO I CREATE PLN?

Step 3:

Find your niche!

- Follow and involve yourself with content that is

specific to your needs to develop professionally
- ( administrators, teachers, support staff, etc.)

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MY EXPERIENCE CREATING A PLN

I began by doing thorough research of where I wanted

my Personal Learning Network to form!

I chose:
- Facebook
- SimpleK12

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MY EXPERIENCE CREATING A PLN
Why did I choose those platforms?

Facebook: I already had one and this was an easy place for me to
get my “ feet wet”

SimpleK12: This I found through some research and realized it

aligned with my goals of learning and professional development

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MY EXPERIENCE CREATING A PLN
What did I do once my platform was chosen?
Facebook:
I immediately searched the subject “teacher” and “ administrator”. This lead me to
many networks I am now following of educators and coaches just like myself!
They provide advice, resources and great ideas for the classroom!
Pages I followed/Groups I joined:
- School Leaders now
- We are Math Teachers
- The Teacher Studio
- Elementary Education
- Teacher Supplies Next to Nothing

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MY EXPERIENCE CREATING A PLN
What did I do once my platform was chosen?
SimpleK12:
On this site the information I was inquiring about a more specific topic. I want to
professionally develop myself on technology in education. This website had a
plethora of resources in that area and many more. It allowed me to connect to
other professionals and research content relevant to my needs.

Resources found:
- Ways to strengthen your technological toolkit
- Copyright issues and professional development
- Google Classroom implementation support

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MY ADVICE

1. Always keep it professional.

2. Do the research so you are selecting a platform that works best for you.

1. Reflect and think about what needs you really have in your career path in order to
help you grow professionally.

1. Stay active in your PLN, it will be of great support to you.

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REFLECTION

Creating Personal Learning Network is essential in our careers as

educators and for myself as I continue on my career path to a
future administrator. A PLN reminds me of the phrase “ it takes a
village.” The resources, ideas, professionals, and connections are
invaluable. The hardest part is getting started, but after you’ve
done some research there are only benefits coming your way. My
PLN will help me professionally develop and grow as an
individual. Additionally, I am enthused to share what resources
and knowledge I have. I look forward to actively being involved in
my PLN and continuing to pass knowledge along and gain
knowledge.

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YOU CAN DO IT!

Now get out there and get

started on your PLN!

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REFERENCES
Crowley, B. (2014, December 31). 3 Steps for Building a Professional
Learning Network. Retrieved March 15, 2018, from
https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/12/31/3-steps-for-
building-a-professional-learning.html

Q. (n.d.). Managing Personal vs. Professional Identity on Social

Media. Retrieved March 15, 2018, from
https://online.queens.edu/online-
programs/mscomm/resources/managing-personal-vs-
professional-identity-on-social-media

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