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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). PLNs connect them with a global network of contacts and resources. An Educator’s Professional Learning Network.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). PLNs connect them with a global network of contacts and resources. An Educator’s Professional Learning Network.

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The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For.

Dashe & Thomson

When this happened to us recently, we turned to Vanilla Forums to provide the answer. This site allows users to set up and maintain a discussion-forum using the open-source Vanilla Forum software, which can be hosted on your own server for extra security, if desired. What do you do?

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The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For.

Dashe & Thomson

When this happened to us recently, we turned to Vanilla Forums to provide the answer. This site allows users to set up and maintain a discussion-forum using the open-source Vanilla Forum software, which can be hosted on your own server for extra security, if desired. What do you do?

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8 Types of Online Communities: Examples & Tips on How to Build Yours

learnWorlds

Online communities have become pivotal in fostering social interaction , offering support, facilitating professional networking, and enhancing learning opportunities. One study found that people participate in online communities that include blogs, forums, and/or vlogs across all devices. Communities provide a safe space.

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Open Learning Network vs Informal Learning Environment

E-Learning Provocateur

In the comments section of my previous post, Mike Caulfield kindly pointed me to the article Envisioning the Post-LMS Era: The Open Learning Network by Jonathan Mott. Mott’s blueprint is the Open Learning Network (OLN). An open discussion forum , and. We can have both.&#. Amen to that. But how do we bridge the gap?

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Weekly Bookmarks (4/18/2010)

Experiencing eLearning

Directory of E-Learning Tools: Social networks. Lots of choices for social networking & collaboration tools. Those looking for replacements for Ning are probably most interested in the private/closed social networks that are free and hosted. tags : socialnetworking , tools. tags : css , webdesign , howto.