For the Final New Librarians PLN, please visit our NING Site: http://sp10lis768plns.ning.com/
If you would like to join in on the network, simply ask to Sign Up! Project for LIS 768: Personal Learning Networks Presentation for a 701/Intro to Library Science Course to explore how to create Personal Learning Networks, Experience with personal learning networks, types of plns, and how to incorporate them into the field of Librarianship. What are Personal Learning Networks? The entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online. Basically, anyone that you interact with is a part of your PLN, whether they are social contacts, professional peers, or experts in their field. kl Here is a slide presentation on "Cultivating the Personal Learning Network"
How do I setup a PLN? (this is how to set up an initial PLN) kl •Identify 3 things you’d like to learn – or learn better. Some suggestions: a useful job skill, a foreign language, a sport or hobby, being a better spouse or parent, utilizing a social networking tool like Twitter or Facebook, personal financial management, etc. The more relevant it is to your interests or involvements, the more motivated you are likely to be. Once you have your list, take some time to brainstorm who can help you learn those things. Personal contacts are typically best, but also consider sources like books (“historic mentors”) and blog sites.
•Though less strategic, another approach is to identify up to 3 people in your life whom you respect for one reason or another. Perhaps you admire a colleague who is a gifted writer or presenter. Maybe a neighbor has a particularly nice lawn & garden, or a friend is gifted photographer. Approach these people and ask if they’d consider helping you learn from them. Finding someone shouldn’t be too difficult. Remember, “Everyone is your superior in some way.”
•Document your PLN. This is an important step because it will help you be more intentional about it. The simple act of putting it down in writing forces you to think more carefully about your network. I prefer visual tools, such as Creately or MindManager (mentioned in earlier posts). What examples of PLNs can you think of in your life? I attached a "picture" of my PLN. It's a rough draft but includes most items to date. kl
How have Web2.0 tools enhanced PLNs? Have they distracted from some PLNs? This is YouTube video I wanted to share: kl This is called "network student" which discusses learning using Web 2.0 and PLNs: kl
How to "control" your PLN: kl
I wanted to add the url for the Stages of PLN (below)
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