1. Giving a choices of options

2.  We live in technologically driven society,
where technological devices, through
social networks, have made the world to
just a village
 Technology has broken down the
connection barriers between people and
enabled us to form relationships

3.  This presentation seeks to explain the concepts
of professional learning Environment and
Networks
 It will also show that prospective users have a
choice of beginning where they want in
forming Personal learning environments and
networks
 Finally it will show why these environments
and networks are needed

5. The sum of the two +mobile phone= Relationship

6.  As seen above, no one can deny the
power of technology and therefore the
social networks that come with it to
connect people no matter where they are
 The question is: can the modern
technologies called web 2.0 and social
networks be used to enhance the process
of learning?

9. These are web
based learning
centres that are
personal but
information
can be shared

10. Source: http://econsultancy.com
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24 hours/minute
SteveWheeler,UniversityofPlymouth,2011
There are many web based services
that connect people, for example

11. You can start
by making
your own
professional
learning
environment,
then enter a
network
You can start
forming or enter a
professional
learning network,
which will then
provide you with a
professional
learning
environment
OR

12. Where to start

14. This is an online web service that allows
users to exchange information and
Resources
It provides a platform on which people
can follow expects in their field who are
active on it
Notifications about recent events can be
sent to users by email to keep them
informed

16.  This allows learners to exchange
information amongst themselves or with
teachers
 This contributes to learning as a
continuous process that can happen
informally

17. Personal Learning
Environment Personal Learning
Network
Professional Learning
Network
Receive professional
network services
Self-arrangement of
network services

18. As seen, a person can have a personal
learning environment which stems from
joining a learning network
Lets us now look at the rout that starts
from the personal learning environment to
that of a network

19.  There are web services that can be used
to store information which can be
accessed any place at any time
 This allows the user to manage the content at
his or her convenience

22. Personal
Learning
Network Personal
Learning
Environment
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23. Everything is relatives

24. ccSteveWheeler,UniversityofPlymouth,2009

26.  Hence the need for a personal
learning environment and network
 A personal learning environment or
network will…..

27. (1)provide sustainable value to
students, not only during the course,
but also after its finishing
(2)stimulate them to contribute their
knowledge, insights and experiences
on a continuous basis

28.  How can we support lifelong
competence development?
 Personal Learning
Environments have the
potential to meet such a
challenge

29. Personal learning environments
and networks
are based on the idea that
learning will take place in different
contexts and situations
and will not be provided by a
single learning provider

31. anytime
personalised
anyplace
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SteveWheeler,UniversityofPlymouth,2011

33.  This presentation has explained PLE&N as web
based learning centres that are convenient for
anytime anywhere use
 It has shown that the choice of where to start
rest with the user, who can start from a
network and make it a personal learning
environment or start from a personal to a
network
 Most importantly, PLE&N are vital for life long
learning, for both the educator and learners

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