The document discusses personal learning networks (PLNs) and how educators can evolve their practice by developing their own PLNs. It covers three main parts: an introduction to PLNs and how they have evolved from isolated to interconnected; how an educator's practice can evolve from isolated to actively collaborating within global communities; and provides suggestions for how educators can start small and gradually grow their own PLNs by engaging with tools like RSS feeds, social networking, blogging, VoIP, and online conferences. The presentation aims to show educators how developing a PLN can help their practice become more responsive, personalized, and globally connected for 21st century learning.

1. the
21 centuryeducator
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the power of personal learning networks
presented by: Kim Cofino
professional blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org
presentation resources: http://21stcenturyeducator.wikispaces.com/

3. personal learning networks evolution of an educator grow your own pln

4. part 1
personal learning networks

6. pd on fast forward

7. responsive

8. personalized

9. interconnected

10. global connections

12. need to be
built

13. who’s in your network?

14. part 2
evolution of an educator

15. evolution of an educator
August 2006
present

16. pre-pln

17. isolation

18. a simple start

19. making personal contributions

20. global conferencing

21. sampling the spectrum with RSS

22. forming
groups

23. making
personal
connections

24. investing in collaborations

25. joining
communities

26. constantly connecting

27. where are you in your evolution?

28. part 3
grow your own pln

30. start
small

31. RSS
learning by
lurking

32. social networking
join the conversation

33. blog
express yourself

34. develop your online identity

35. voip
personal conversations

36. online conferences
virtually
there

37. twitter
constantly connected

38. what are the possibilities for your pln?

39. 21st Century Pedagogy

40. the
21 century
st
educator
Q&A
presented by: Kim Cofino
professional blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org
presentation resources: http://21stcenturyeducator.wikispaces.com/

41. Image Sources (Creative Commons License) in slide order:
1. Night Sky (green): http://flickr.com/photos/fortphoto/183873581/
2. Networked Teacher, courtesy Alec Couros: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832591/
3. & 4. Stop Go: http://flickr.com/photos/mpdehaan/69929324/
3. & 14. Chrysalises: http://flickr.com/photos/wwarby/1585706356/
3. & 28. Plant: http://flickr.com/photos/chibijosh/38269880/
5. Diner: : http://flickr.com/photos/kt/485862217
6. Hyperspace: http://flickr.com/photos/eole/380316678/
7. Ambulance: http://flickr.com/photos/ethandb/2465947931/
8. Henna: http://flickr.com/photos/httpwwwmouthshutcomusermariner2html/3043556186/
9. Interconnected: http://flickr.com/photos/edwardaggie98/441779394/
10. Earth at night: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/image/earth_night.jpg
11. Eye: http://flickr.com/photos/raylopez/867883420/
12. Toys: http://flickr.com/photos/kikisdad/164585156/
13. Field: http://flickr.com/photos/k2d2vaca/826609448
16. Cell: http://flickr.com/photos/25135663@N00/6787341/
17. Fish in bag: http://flickr.com/photos/colodio/114891127/
21. Prism: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecstaticist/403053824/
22. Circle of feet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kakachu/2702247989/
24. Teamwork: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deskoltrolado/2004427065/
25. Neighborhood: : http://flickr.com/photos/paulgalipeau/253886419
26. Eye: http://flickr.com/photos/rdaassoc/513882871
29. Desert: http://flickr.com/photos/hamed/327939900/
29. City lights: http://flickr.com/photos/nrbelex/449052129/
30. Vine: http://flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/816383628/
31. Peek: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thephotoholic/240917567/
32. Cafe: http://flickr.com/photos/lecercle/481267425/
33. Joy: http://flickr.com/photos/technowannabe/562918256/
34. Cartoon: http://www.socialsignal.com/system/files/2007-06-24-cyberdog.gif
35. Skype: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emotionblogster/159510936/in/photostream/
36. Second LIfe: http://flickr.com/photos/fleep/469016265/
37. Birds: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinywhitelights/2890689377/
38. Overlook: http://flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/100050220/
39. Quote, courtesy Dr. Scott McLeod: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcleod/3105191883/sizes/o/in/pool-858082@N25/