The 411 on PLNs
Imagine this : You are at your desk and your boss presents you with a task to complete that you know little about. You've got until the end of the week to have the completed task on your boss's desk, but you don't know where to start. OR You're interested in looking into a topic that you've been curious about, but no one in your professional circle has the expertise to help you expand your knowledge. OR You're the leader of a club and want to bring in some new and out-of-the-box inspiration to your next meeting or event, but you don't know where you would even begin to search. What if I told you that I can solve all of your problems with the stroke of a key? Wonderful people of the internet, let me introduce you to the concept of a PLN , or Personalized Learning Network, an extremely helpful resource that, according to Tom Whitby's article "How Do I Get a PLN?", "uses social media and technology to collect, communicate, collaborate and cre...