Build+Your+Personal+Learning+Network

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This workshop will provide ideas for launching and building your [|Personal Learning Network (PLN)] . As you begin teaching in a new way, your PLN can become a crucial resource enabling you to learn, grow, and share ideas with others. A PLN is the network created by an individual learner, specific to the learner’s needs extending relevant learning connections to those around the globe who share interests, passions, and talents. PLNs provide individuals with an unprecedented ability to access and connect with leaders and experts around the world bringing together communities, resources and information impossible to access solely from within school walls.
 * About This Workshop**

In this workshop we will explore five popular tools used to build a personal learning network. Face-to-Face, Learning Networks, Blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. Participants will investigate one or two tools that interest them most and then reflect and share what they discovered with the group. toc

=**AGENDA **=

**PLN Prior Knowledge**
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 * ** Current Use **
 * ===** Discuss **===
 * With your neighbor(s) if you have used any of the above tools for personal learning and if so, how.
 * ===** Share **===
 * With the group in the following format: I have used __ as a personal learning tool. I did this by...

PLN Overview
(20 minutes)
 * ===** Read **===
 * 5 Ways to Build Your 1.0 and 2.0 Personal Learning Network
 * Face to Face
 * Classroom
 * School
 * Learning Networks
 * [|Free alternatives to Ning]
 * Blog
 * Twitter
 * Facebook

PLN Reflection
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 * ** Reflect **
 * 1) Tool
 * 2) What I noticed
 * 3) What I might try
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet  MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">How will this help me grow as a learner?

PLN Exploration
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 * ** Selecting your interest **

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 * **<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Small group exploration **

PLN Share Out
(15 minutes)
 * ===** Review reflections **===
 * ===** Share **===
 * With the group one reflection that resonated with you and explain why.

Wrap Up
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 * === Questions, comments ===
 * Unblock/Block Websites
 * [|Free alternatives to Ning]
 * It’s A WinWin, Grou.ps Launches Referral Program For Ning Exiles @http://networkedblogs.com/6s0hn
 * Creating Online Learning Communities
 * Controlling your digital identity is as easy as 1-2-3
 * [|Just Say Yes to Publishing! Exposing The Man Behind the Curtain If He’s Still Saying No.]