Personal Learning

Network
Educational Networking
Educational
Networking
Selecting among specific
technologies and
technology applications
that can have an impact on
learning can be confusing.
Nevertheless, every school
district leader today must
seriously consider how
technology can accelerate
or advance the strategic
goals of the district.
(Moore, 2006)
 
Ning.com
Social networking consumes the lives of our Digital
Natives. Networks also are playing an essential role in
improving and expanding access to education.
(Mathews, 2004) Ning.com provides the opportunity
for teachers and students to create their own
controlled social network to be used in and outside of
their classroom.
Educational Networking
Educational networking is essential
in this 21st century. As our learners’
needs change with the digital
times, so do our educational
leaders’. Amid pressures on state,
college and school budgets,
networks can be a significant way
of sharing resources. They also can
facilitate the teamwork necessary
for needed improvements and
growth in education. (Mathews,
2004)
The Educator's PLN
A personal/professional learning network is how most of our
student’s learn in this 21st century. From celebrities to
politicians, everyone is gaining insight to having a PLN. The
Educator’s PLN will help me:
• Connect with other educators
• Learn how to manage my PLN
• Discover new and innovative educators to follow
• Learn new ways to integrate learning networks into the
classroom
Educator’s PLN
To the right is an estimate PLN Weekly Access
of my weekly access to
my professional learning 2% 0%

network. 16%

It is hard to manage all the Twitter

Facebook
different sites and keep Google Reader
Blog

them active with daily or

weekly posts.
81%
Classroom 2.0
This ning allows educators to connect and discuss with
other 21st century educators learning to integrate
technology and web 2.0 tools into the classroom. As
an Educational Technology Specialist, this site has
been an excellent resource for me. This site allows me
to:
Connect with other educators
Ask for guidance on implementing new technology
initiatives into our schools
Share ideas
Classroom 2.0
Too often school districts invest in technologies because
of their high-tech, 21st century appeal without fully
considering their impact on student learning and
long-term total cost of ownership. (Moore, 2006) As a
member of the Classroom 2.0 ning, we are able to have
open discussions and connect with other districts
around the country that have already implemented
and piloted initiatives that we are embarking on.
Classroom 2.0
Not only has this site helped me
make important decisions on
technology rollouts, it has also given
me great insight to the new web 2.0
tools that are available for free. These
tools include: twitter, delicious, and
voicethread.com to name a few.
Classroom 2.0 As new issues arise, there is
someone out there that has
experienced and already
improved on the matter. This
free site allows you to connect
with others that can provide
insight to your questions and
needs. Too often school
districts invest in technologies
because of their high-tech,
21st century appeal without
fully considering their impact
on student learning and long-
term total cost of ownership.
(Moore, 2006)
Student engagement
is high when
classroom activities
and the environment
reflect their needs.
(Thompson & Gould,
2005)
References
Mathews, J. B. (2004, April). Why Statewide Educational Networks are
Important to State and Educational Leaders. Retrieved from http://
www.sreb.org/programs/EdTech/survey/startpage.asp

Moore, R. J. (2006, August). School Administrator. The Five Best

Accelerators in Schools , 63 (7).

Thompson, T. J., & Gould, K. J. (2005). A Homegrown Desing for Data

Warehousing. School Administrator , 62 (4), 16-23.

White, B. I., & Winter, C. (2005). Making Sense of Student Information.

School Administrator , 62 (4), 24-28.