An exploration of the value of Personal Learning Networks for educators, from the perspective of a 2nd year Australian teacher. Presented at the third Reform Symposium e-Conference in July 2011 (http://reformsymposium.com).

1. Personal Learning Networks for Educators Michael Graffin (@mgraffin) Perth, Western Australia Blog: http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com RSCON3 July 29-31, 2011

3. The Essence of the PLN ... cc licensed ( BY SD ) flickr photo by Sue Waters: http://flickr.com/photos/suewaters/2673475018/

4. “ By sharing and following our passions through connections and collaboration with others around the world, we demonstrate life-long learning for our students.” Sheri Edwards (@grammarsheri) Passion: PassiTon – Pass It On (What Else)

7. Just Six Months on Sharing resources Making global connections and global friends Accessing free professional learning Conversations with expert teachers Global Collaboration Accessing global perspectives on teaching and learning Fun and laughter: joking about @bucharestutor’s lunch Supporting each-other through hard times. Flattening my classroom walls

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