http://smartblogs.com/education/2013/05/23/personal-learning-networks-advice-from-the-trenches/

A panel of connected educators share advice on how to develop a strong PLN.  All recommend that "completing the bio portion of one’s Twitter profile is important and will help gain meaningful connections."  Participating in chats "such as #edchat, or any of the weekly Twitter chats, can help educators get connected in areas relevant to them."  RMM