Personal Learning Networks (PLN) are a collection of people with whom I engage and exchange information with, typically online. These networks gather, or “curate” relevant information on a specific topic into one place. With daily advancements in internet technology especially when it comes to social media and search engines, PLNs help facilitate relationships with people around the world. Anyone that I interact with is apart of my PLN, and being able to communicate online makes it easier to share information and ideas. It also allows for opportunities to provide insight and feedback on similar interests. PLNs are extremely valuable in a sense that they help organize pertinent information that relates to my career. I am able to efficiently collaborate with my peers in areas of professional development, with the intention to learn and then educate my students successfully.
I chose to utilize Scoop.it to create my PLN. My emphasis was on Physical Education and Coaching, since that is what my personal website focuses on. Scoop.it locates primary sources from the web, and generates a home page of appropriate information. The information is then organized into sub-headings depending on the desired material. I decided to find related topics on physical education, baseball, basketball, strength and conditioning, and weight training. I decided to follow these particular resources because they directly relate to knowledge I need to grow as a professional. Snoop.it uses these key words to find articles and information to post on my topic’s feed. Once I find an article I am interested in, I can publish it and also share it through my blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. I published a few articles on baseball and basketball coaching, why schools need a powerful Physical Education policy, and even an article on technology in Physical Education. My topics relate to my career and my interests as a professional, in which I can incorporate into my personal web page.
http://www.scoop.it/t/physical-education-and-coaching
I chose to utilize Scoop.it to create my PLN. My emphasis was on Physical Education and Coaching, since that is what my personal website focuses on. Scoop.it locates primary sources from the web, and generates a home page of appropriate information. The information is then organized into sub-headings depending on the desired material. I decided to find related topics on physical education, baseball, basketball, strength and conditioning, and weight training. I decided to follow these particular resources because they directly relate to knowledge I need to grow as a professional. Snoop.it uses these key words to find articles and information to post on my topic’s feed. Once I find an article I am interested in, I can publish it and also share it through my blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. I published a few articles on baseball and basketball coaching, why schools need a powerful Physical Education policy, and even an article on technology in Physical Education. My topics relate to my career and my interests as a professional, in which I can incorporate into my personal web page.
http://www.scoop.it/t/physical-education-and-coaching