Reaction to "How Do I Get a PLN?"

How Do I Get a PLN?

In Edutopia guest blogger, Tom Whitby's entry I learned what a PLN or Personalized Learning Network is and why I should have one as an educator. According to Whitby, a PLN is "a mindset" that embodies collaboration between education experts and professionals (2013). Benefits of having a PLN include access to information that you otherwise would not have, mentors in other geographic locations, and someone to hear your thoughts.

Whitby outlines steps for building a PLN and states that "20 minutes a day" should be set aside for education collaboration. I learned that I have already begun to build a PLN (without even knowing it) by following educational blogs such as this one. I need to remember after my Master's degree is complete to continue to engage in communication with other educators.

Reference:

Whitby, T. (2013, November 18). How Do I Get a PLN? Retrieved from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-do-i-get-a-pln-tom-whitby.