Joining a PLN and Staying Active in One
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A professional learning network (PLN) is an effective way to stay current in whatever discipline you teach. This slideshow explains how to create a PLN through digital social media that connects teachers and provide support in teaching the new CCSS
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- 1. Joining a Digital Professional Learning Network SUSAN ELIZABETH D’AURIA ...and staying active in one STEM DIRECTOR BROOKLYN, NY ENDEAVOR SCIENCE TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
- 2. What a Professional Learning Network (PLN) is NOT:
- 3. What a Professional Learning Network (PLN) is NOT: a distraction: We’ll be talking about using Twitter and Facebook on a strictly professional level, not as platforms to share family photos and funny quotes.
- 4. What a Professional Learning Network (PLN) is NOT: a distraction: We’ll be talking about using Twitter and Facebook on a strictly professional level, not as platforms to share family photos and funny quotes. a time vampire: We’ll be designing a less- than-20-minute schedule for you to find the latest news that is applicable to you and to keep you inspired.
- 5. A Digital Professional Learning Network is...
- 6. A Digital Professional Learning Network is... Worth your time
- 7. A Digital Professional Learning Network is... Worth your time A way to connect with teachers who have the same struggles as you do
- 8. A Digital Professional Learning Network is... Worth your time A way to connect with teachers who have the same struggles as you do A way to share what you know and others don’t
- 9. A Digital Professional Learning Network is... Worth your time A way to connect with teachers who have the same struggles as you do A way to share what you know and others don’t Inspiring
- 10. Why is a digital PLN important?
- 11. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences
- 12. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences
- 13. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences * Fresh ideas
- 14. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences * Fresh ideas
- 15. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences * Fresh ideas * Practice the art of collaboration
- 16. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences * Fresh ideas * Practice the art of collaboration
- 17. Why is a digital PLN important? * Reduces travel time to conferences * Fresh ideas * Practice the art of collaboration * PLN = Personal Learning Network
- 18. Why is a digital PLN important?
- 19. Why is a digital PLN important? * Stay updated on the latest news about the CCSS or your own state standards
- 20. Why is a digital PLN important? * Stay updated on the latest news about the CCSS or your own state standards
- 21. Why is a digital PLN important? * Stay updated on the latest news about the CCSS or your own state standards * Share ideas for getting your students ready for standardized testing
- 22. Why is a digital PLN important? * Stay updated on the latest news about the CCSS or your own state standards * Share ideas for getting your students ready for standardized testing
- 23. Why is a digital PLN important? * Stay updated on the latest news about the CCSS or your own state standards * Share ideas for getting your students ready for standardized testing * Learn how mathematics should be incorporated into the Next Generation Science Standards
- 24. Just how many people make social media apps a priority?
- 26. Let’s Begin With Your Inbox
- 27. Let’s Begin With Your Inbox DOES IT LOOK ANYTHING LIKE THIS?
- 28. Let’s Begin With Your Inbox DOES IT LOOK ANYTHING LIKE THIS?
- 29. Create a new email account
- 30. Create a new email account Use your real name
- 31. Create a new email account Use your real name firstname.lastname@gmail.com
- 32. Create a new email account Use your real name firstname.lastname@gmail.com Use this email account to subscribe to anything related to your teaching position -- don’t use it to get coupons from Macy*s
- 33. Create a new email account Use your real name firstname.lastname@gmail.com Use this email account to subscribe to anything related to your teaching position -- don’t use it to get coupons from Macy*s Check this email once in the morning or once in the evening, whichever is more convenient for you
- 34. Twitter in 140 characters or less
- 35. Twitter in 140 characters or less Create a twitter handle (username) that sounds professional and includes your name
- 36. Twitter in 140 characters or less Create a twitter handle (username) that sounds professional and includes your name My twitter handle is @STEMSusan
- 37. Twitter in 140 characters or less Create a twitter handle (username) that sounds professional and includes your name My twitter handle is @STEMSusan Go to the search area and type #yourinterest. Read the tweets and follow what interests you
- 38. Twitter in 140 characters or less Create a twitter handle (username) that sounds professional and includes your name My twitter handle is @STEMSusan Go to the search area and type #yourinterest. Read the tweets and follow what interests you Don’t follow millions of people or organizations
- 39. With your new email account, create a new FaceBook page Only upload pictures that are professional Post your latest ideas Share links to websites you find useful Search for the names of people you follow on Twitter
- 40. For the technologically savvy... HootSuite allows you to see your Facebook feed and Twitter feed all at once
- 41. Edmodo.com A community of teachers who share ideas Create a username and password You can just join communities (like mathematics or science) Create classes for your students
- 42. Joining a Digital Professional Learning Network SUSAN ELIZABETH D’AURIA ...and staying active in one STEM DIRECTOR BROOKLYN, NY ENDEAVOR SCIENCE TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM