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Use Twitter for Professional Development


Using a PLN/Establishing a Productive PLN

http://gettingsmart.com/2013/01/20-tips-for-creating-a-professional-learning-network/

This website give 20 tips for PLN's but breaks it down into 2 categories:  10 Tips for using PLN's. (best advice there is having professional and private accounts separated) and 10 Tips for Establishing a Productive PLN. (Using sources such as Twitter, Evernote, Blogging, etc. along with suggestions for each area)


Using Google Earth

Google Earth

This website gives ideas, suggestions, and hints for using Google Earth in the classroom. I plan to use this in the Geography unit I teach with the senior collaborative class.

Using primary source documents

Using primary source documents

This article shares how a teacher has used her PLN to expand the critical thinking skills of her students through the use of primary source documents. The article includes examples of traditional textbook materials, primary source documents used, and the types of questions asked to students and their responses.

Using your PLN

http://www.pearson.com.au/community/in-conversation/jenny-luca-personal-learning-networks_part_1/

A PLN is important for educators for many reasons. It helps us to stay current and connected. It gives you the opportunity to try new things and share results with new people. Twitter can be specifically helpful because it allows for real time, up to date posts and ideas.