PLN

From what I can see, a PLN page can cover at least four of the five NETS standards for teachers. The first standard, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, is easily covered. When students see you doing something cool with technology they are going to want to learn how you did it and discover how they can use it for themselves. This plays right into the second standard, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experinces and Assessments. If a student wants to create a PLN for an assignment instead of using a traditional form of evaluation, it is still possible for the teacher to grade the students progress and understanding while letting them think creatively. If the student needs assistance on a PLN related project, the teacher's experience creating their own will make it easier for them to properly instruct the student. This represents the third standard, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. Technology is constantly changing, so it is necessary for teachers to stay up to date on the systems they are using to better instruct the students. So the fifth standard is just as important as the rest, Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.

Things I have learned: - How to imbed a twitter feed. Honeslty I don't know what I would use that for... but it's pretty cool to know just in case! - Creating a hyperlink. I learned this in high school but it had been so long that I forgot. This is super handy in anything whether it's posting on facebook or sending something in an email. This is a tool that can be used anywhere. - Probably most important... if I start to get frustrated I need to just walk away for a minute and then try and figure it out... don't let the technology get the best of me.

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