EDU 790 COPPA/CIPA

Professional Learning Network

My Twitter Experience 

Source: Twitter 

PLN Overview: 

According to Brown and Porter, a Professional Learning Network is referred to as any group who engages in collaborative with others outside of their everyday community with the goal of improving outcomes for students.  PLN's have become more common and also have been much easier to access with the use of internet and technology.  Educators are able to access each other outside of their organizations and share ideas and practices. 

PLN Assignment Overview: 

For this assignment I was to create a Twitter account and interact with 15 or more individuals or organizations relevant to my learning environment.  I was then to participate in a Twitter chat and post some resources that I found.  

My Twitter Account: 

My twitter address is @jwaski103.  I was able to connect with 53 people or organizations. 

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My Twitter Chats: 

I participated in several Twitter chats.  This was definitely a new experience for me so the more I Tweeted the more I started to get the hang of it.  I answered @introvertELL's question of "How many personal days do you get a year in your contract?".  I replied with a little joke, "This question is a little personal don't you think. lol 2." Not sure if humor is a thing on Twitter, I'd thought I'd give it a try.  

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I retweeted and replied to @edutopia's tweet sharing an article on 5 Adaptable SEL Strategies for In-Person or Distance Learning.  I replied that it was a great article and SEL strategies.  I also shared what I use in my class to help students self-reflect.  

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I also retweeted and replied to @technologylaura's tweet sharing some educational technology tools.  I replied thanking her for sharing and complementing the tools she shared. 

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I also chatted with @nmzumpano.  I replied to Question's 1, 2, and 3.  

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My Experience with Twitter: 

My overall experience with Twitter was positive.  I will continue to use Twitter in a professional way.  I will not use this as a personal social media account.  I will continue to use it as a professional learning network sharing ideas and resources with other educators.  I will also use this Twitter account to have an online presence within my school organization. 

                      

My Connections: 

@NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals)

@mortonclubs (J. Sterling Morton Student Activities)

@nmzumapano (Dominican University Professor of Instructional Technology)

@HoaPNguyen (Assistant Editor @edutopia)

@SpecialEdNESA (SPED Officers at NSW Education Standards Authority)

@FriendsinFouth (Kristin Merrill 4th Grade Tech Expert Teacher)

@NuMsRussey (2020 Golden Apple Kindergarten Teacher)

@Morton201 (J. Sterling District 201 Official Twitter Account)

@HEHS_Wrestling (Official Page of Hoffman Estates HS Wrestling Team)

@iste (ISTE is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in power of tech)

@USNewsEducation (From US News & World Report)

@EdWeekTeacher (Education Week Teacher Official Twitter Account) 

@teachergoals (Group of Educators)

@ClassTechTips (Monica Burns Ed.D) 

@EdTech_K12 (Ed Tech K-12 Magazine)

@edtechtalk (A collaborative community talking about educational technology)

@edutopia (Edutopia Official Twitter Account)

@MortonAlthletics (J. Sterling Morton District 201 Official Athletic Department Page)

@GlobalEdTechHub (EdTech Hub is a global research partnership) 

@NCTM (National Council of Math Teachers Official Twitter Account) 

@edtechdigest (EdTech Digest who's who and what's next in ed tech) 

Resources Found on Twitter: 

@nearpod (Official Nearpod Twitter Account)

@Flipgrid (Official Flipgrid Twitter Account)

@GetKahoot (Official Twitter for Kahoot)

@padlet (Official Chirps from Padlet)

@PearDeck (Pear Deck allows teachers to make lessons interactive) 

@quizizz (The 100% Engagement Platform: Quizizz)

@quizalize (Fun Quizzes: Quizalize)

@GoogleForEdu (Google's Education Twitter Account)