I was once told that Twitter was "the best professional development tool out there". The ability to network, communicate and collaborate with other educators and students is an amazing tool. Twitter is an exceptional case in that it allows for communication with the biggest researchers in our field and those at the peak of new ideas and technologies in education. To think about it is quite extraordinary. It is a chance for teachers to network and share ideas and information outside of their buildings and away from conferences. This networking is around the world. Many educators out there today are involved in a personal learning network within their own schools, districts, states or even across oceans.
There many people know and understand Skype, there are also many other free video meeting websites such as meetings.io.
Twitter and PLNs will transform education. In my classroom, my students can research and connect with students from across the world to understand global perspectives. We can use PLNs to video conference other classrooms and collaborate on projects and information sharing. The possibilities are endless.
Below is a video by Will Richardson, the author of "Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education."
There many people know and understand Skype, there are also many other free video meeting websites such as meetings.io.
Twitter and PLNs will transform education. In my classroom, my students can research and connect with students from across the world to understand global perspectives. We can use PLNs to video conference other classrooms and collaborate on projects and information sharing. The possibilities are endless.
Below is a video by Will Richardson, the author of "Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education."