As part of our technology class we are required to explore and create PLN's.
This has been an excellent exercise for me as I have never been on Twitter, Pinterest or anything other than Facebook.
It has also been somewhat frustrating. There is an awful lot of junk on twitter.
But now that I have played around with it for a while I see that it will be quite helpful in keeping up to date on educational issues. I have followed a few twitter chats although I haven't felt comfortable participating actively yet!
I am also learning how to use tweet deck as I think this will help me organize the important items I'd like to keep track of.
I plan to cultivate my PLN by continuing to follow chats and start participating actively. It seems like a great way to meet other people and share ideas.
Here are some screenshots of my first foray into twitter land !!
This has been an excellent exercise for me as I have never been on Twitter, Pinterest or anything other than Facebook.
It has also been somewhat frustrating. There is an awful lot of junk on twitter.
But now that I have played around with it for a while I see that it will be quite helpful in keeping up to date on educational issues. I have followed a few twitter chats although I haven't felt comfortable participating actively yet!
I am also learning how to use tweet deck as I think this will help me organize the important items I'd like to keep track of.
I plan to cultivate my PLN by continuing to follow chats and start participating actively. It seems like a great way to meet other people and share ideas.
Here are some screenshots of my first foray into twitter land !!
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I've also started using Pinterest which is where I have created my digital toolbox. I think this will be a great learning tool as well. I've already found so many great ideas on it!
Here is a pin from my social studies idea board.
This is exciting, Beth! Congratulations on making your first steps toward building a personal learning network. Don't feel bad about lurking.... That's a natural first step. Best of luck continuing to grow your network!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dr. Linton. My Nana used to tell me keep quiet until you need to speak. I take the same approach in those chats. I lurk until I find something that I can't keep quiet about.
ReplyDeleteLearning to use Pinterest can take some time, but as someone who is in the 12 Step Pinterest Addiction program I can tell you it is very easy to spend an obscene amount of time just looking at classroom decor. Hang in there!
I agree with Dr. Linton. My Nana used to tell me keep quiet until you need to speak. I take the same approach in those chats. I lurk until I find something that I can't keep quiet about.
ReplyDeleteLearning to use Pinterest can take some time, but as someone who is in the 12 Step Pinterest Addiction program I can tell you it is very easy to spend an obscene amount of time just looking at classroom decor. Hang in there!