My PLN plan
by S. Massey
1. Topics I am interested in to develop my professionalism as a teacher
1.1. ways to use technology in the classroom
1.2. how to include all students when using technology / differentiation with technology
1.3. using technology in low income schools where modern technology may not be available.
2. Tools I might use
2.1. google docs
2.2. chat rooms
2.3. social media
2.3.1. facebook
2.3.2. instagram
2.4. YouTube channels
2.5. Blogs & RSS feed-followers
3. Recent Resources
3.1. project based learning
3.1.1. Edutopia Facebook page
3.2. teaching in low income / international school
3.2.1. The Land Not Sown Blog - by Danielle Hooper A Land Not Sown
3.2.2. Katie Majors Blog (Kisses from Katie) Katie Majors
3.3. general educational technology
3.3.1. Teacher Challenge - Edu Blog Teacher Challenges
3.3.2. Office of Ed Tech YouTube Channel Office of Ed Tech
3.3.3. Innovative Learning YouTube Channel Innovative Learning
4. Contributions to PLN
4.1. make comments
4.2. ask questions
4.3. provide insight into personal experience
5. Definitions
5.1. PLN - Professional Learning Network
5.2. RSS -Rich Site Summary
6. Reasons for developing a PLN
6.1. to monitor personal/professional growth and professional goad setting
6.2. to learn the latest trends in the education world.
6.3. to connect with other professional developers by following blogs and websites (RSS) and to gain inspiration for my own classroom.
6.4. to find helpful resources and lesson plans, as well as sharing my own resources and ideas
6.5. to build connections with peers and professionals as a community for giving support
6.6. to collaborate with other professionals on classroom projects
7. In my PLN plan, I will..
7.1. Find resources to help me learn more about...
7.1.1. teaching with technology
7.1.2. teaching in low income schools / international teaching
7.1.3. project based learning