Project II, PLN Post I

Initial thoughts on a PLN:

Although I am still slightly confused as to how exactly a program like Symbaloo fits into all this--I like the ideas expressed in Fall 2009's Project 6 Instructions concerning a PLN. The basic concept is easy enough to understand: an expansion of networking into the technological realm that is more substantial (in content) than the "social" aspect. The network should comprise of a variety of people discussing a variety of issues from a variety of perspectives that ultimately leads to a greater understanding by the individual. In the short time that I have been cognizant of this idea, I have found a few resources which seem rather promising (for my field, at least):
http://ateacherswrites.wordpress.com/
http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/
http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/teachmoore/
http://walkingtoschool.blogspot.com/
http://awritingteacher.edublogs.org/
http://thedreamteacher.blogspot.com/

and on twitter:
@edutopia
@EducationNext
@educationnation
@WeAreTeachers
@TeachMoore
@educationweek
@thenerdyteacher
@sheehy
@EducationSector
@langwitches
@USNewsEducation
@usedgov
@MichelleRhee

I also plan to get in touch with a few of my former teachers, the ones that really inspired me to learn, and see if they wouldn't mind me picking their brains on a few matters as well.