Creating a PLN : 1 Creating a PLN A mini-session by:
Susan Lister, MAET
North Bay, Ontario Canada
for the
National Institute of Education
Isuru School - Math Teacher Training
Sri Lanka
October, 2009 Personal Learning Network
Why? : 2 Why? To connect with other Math Educators from around the world Expand the possibilities www.flickr.com/photos/webwizzard/3931165612/
Why? : 3 Why? To learn new things from other Math people around the world Two heads are better than one! www.flickr.com/photos/imageining/3563128597/
Why? : 4 Why? To share your experiences and ideas with others around the globe Through sharing we reflect on our own practice… www.flickr.com/photos/clappstar/178050837/
How? : 5 How? 1. Get an email address …and USE IT! http://a.nf/f5f9c
How? : 6 How? 2. Join online communities where Math people are located ENGAGE – Lurk and Reflect, Participate by sharing or asking questions www.flickr.com/photos/17974986@N00/3752238095/
How? : 7 How? 3. Lurk – gather, think about and use the information provided by others Reflection can be an active learning experience www.flickr.com/photos/32713462@N08/3281943601/
How? : 8 How? 4. Participate! Share your thoughts, ideas, and ask questions.
Start TODAY!! : 9 Start TODAY!! Add your email address to a list where educational technology information is shared, email: susan.lister@newmediaworkshops.com
Register at the Classroom 2.0 Ning
Participate in a webinar
Start blogging or your own wiki site: Try SCoPE: http://scope.bccampus.ca/ http://www.classroom20.com/ http://www.blogger.com/ http://www.wikispaces.com/
Thanks for your time! : 10 Thanks for your time! I am sharing a copy of this presentation and all the links here:
www.slideshare.net/slister/presentations