A PLE is a personalized way a learner interacts and expands their professional and/or academic environment. PLEs use a variety of tools, services, and communities to shape, innovate, and implement learning. PLEs can vary greatly depending on career necessities and goals. PLEs are different among each and every individual because they are constantly changing to improve their needs.
A PLN is a collaborative and communicative network in which the individual is exposed to within their work environment. The PLN provides direct contact with others in their organization who share similar values and seek positive production of their goals. The PLN provides an environment with a progressive and forward-thinking mindset favoring the maximum benefit of the institution.
Are you still curious to what a PLE/PLN concept map looks like? Search engine sites have so many results for examples, because PLE/PLNs all can vary and take many different shapes and sizes! Each concept map is personalized for what the user needs. Take a look at how I organize my PLE/PLN for innovation, growth, and professional development in education as an Assistant Language Teacher for English language learning in Japan!