I also discovered what web 2.0 means, hint it's a synonym for PLN! Now I know! While at Westcast this week, I heard speakers talk about being in 'silos'. This is what came to mind from the movie Finding Nemo. Indeed Gill, what next?
Above is my PLN in the spirit of trying out http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/launch.php With some more practice I am sure that my graphic organizers can become something that I can be proud of to share.
Some tips I found in taking responsibility for providing our own professional development. Look for answers using the web first and foremost. Everyone is busy and it is best to look for answers yourself than to use up someone else's time. Branch out to "lurking" and linking to other educators in our desired fields. When ready, the next step is to reciprocate and offer help to others. In essence, create a network, find information and participate. It's that easy!
The practice of teaching does not thrive in silos! By modeling this to our students we will ensure that they are able to recognize the learning networks that they have. It empowers the students because it helps them understand the metacognitive aspect of learning networks.
Some tips I found in taking responsibility for providing our own professional development. Look for answers using the web first and foremost. Everyone is busy and it is best to look for answers yourself than to use up someone else's time. Branch out to "lurking" and linking to other educators in our desired fields. When ready, the next step is to reciprocate and offer help to others. In essence, create a network, find information and participate. It's that easy!
The practice of teaching does not thrive in silos! By modeling this to our students we will ensure that they are able to recognize the learning networks that they have. It empowers the students because it helps them understand the metacognitive aspect of learning networks.
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