Course-1

This is the wiki page for Course #1 - "Introduction to PLNs" for Stonington Public Schools middle school staff.

Identify the main components of your PLN!
 * GOAL for COURSE:**

Over the course of the school year, model and identify explicit connections between your learning and your PLN with students. Assist students to make connections between their PLN and their learning.
 * GOAL for YEAR:**

-Build an initial vision of your PLN. -Identify two missing components to add to your PLN. -Reflect on and modify your PLN as needed. -Collaboratively create an implementation plan for students.
 * OBJECTIVES for COURSE #1:**


 * AGENDA/NOTES** (Please feel free to add modification, notes, or additional resources as you the learner see fit)

1) Homework prior to attending the course. -Read the following blog post and view the included video (3:42 in length) (@http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2008/04/5-things-you-can-do-to-begin-developing.html ) -Sketch a drawing, write a list, paint a picture, or in some other way identify the main components of your PLN -Review this entire agenda before class

2) First in person session (2:45pm 5/25/2010 @ Stonington BOE) -LAUNCH - view 3 minute student PLN video "Welcome to my PLE" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEls3tq5wI) -EXPLORE - think/pair/share -identify two new components you think would be beneficial to add to your PLN -briefly share your PLN and why you chose these two new components

3) Homework prior to attending the second in person session -SUMMARIZE - for homework, add the two new components of your PLN to your existing PLN (use your new learning from the first in person session and feedback you received during think/pair/share to modify your PLN) -OPTIONAL - "Network Student" video (@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA&feature=channel )

4) Second in person session (TBD) -Share the latest design of your PLN -Begin building a digital dashboard online of your PLN tools

5) Homework prior to attending the third in person session -Complete the first draft of your online digital dashboard -Prepare a 15 minute presentation to demo the key components of your PLN -Write a journal entry reflection on the new components of your PLN and how they are being used (or not) effectively

6) Final in person session before school year 2010-2011 begins -Work with colleagues to design and begin building a "PLN Introduction" unit for your students