PLN Reflection

I used the word “share” as an acronym and created a definition to describe what a PLN means to me.

S-eek to grow as a professional through learning from others in an online educational community

H-elp other educators

A-cquire deeper pedagogical knowledge and apply to my teaching

R-eflect on my teaching and learning practices

E-ncourage and empower

I chose to be a part of three PLNs: The Educator’s PLN, Edutopia, and TESOL.  These PLNs have great resources and information about middle school teaching, Reading, and ESL.  Educator’s PLN and Edutopia are free to join; however, TESOL has a membership fee.  I think TESOL is a great PLN to be a part of because it is strictly for ESL, which is my specialization.  I am still part of the TESOL Blog and am currently learning interesting strategies to incorporate in my classroom.  There are so many techniques that I haven’t tried and I am very excited to apply them to my teaching.

Administrators, university professors, teachers, and experts from all over the world participate and collaborate in these three PLNs.  They share expertise, insights, resources, strategies, and the list goes on and on.  Because I am newly introduced to PLN, I’m not sure what was lacking or missing.  I feel that I have found something essential to my career as a teacher and I have gained more insights by learning about PLNs.  I will definitely be an active member to Edutopia and considering to join the TESOL membership in the near future.

Please check out my PLN presentation on Prezi:

Gem's PLN