What is a PLN - Marc-André Lalande's take. Karyn Dickerson, North Carolina Teacher of the Year 2013-2014. Introducing The Music PLN Launch Team! I’m excited to bring public, for the first time, the list of the Launch Team Directing Members for the upcoming Music PLN Website ( Literally, the folks that have agreed to be part of this amazing team are a “Who’s Who List” of music educators and active pioneers in the adoption and development of both integrated and online technologies for music education and the classroom.
I am very excited to have each and every single one of them as a “grass roots” member of our PLN. Just a couple of quick-notes regarding the PLN before the introductions, if you are a music educator actively using technologies such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIN, etc. -please consider signing up for a BETA invite for the Music PLN. Current the BETA invitations are set to go out on June 23rd. You can request a BETA invite by filling in the form found here: (Please note that not all that request a BETA invite will be given one…) Dr. Prof. Dr. Dr. Amy Burns @awillis2. Technology In Music Education. Welcome, Julian! Jazz Education Network.
Social Networking. What does your PLN look like? You may have heard colleagues talk about their PLNs—their personal learning networks—or you may have one of your own. But just what is a personal learning network, and why is it so helpful for educators? What is a PLN? A personal learning network consists of the people, places, and things that help you learn. By definition, every lifelong learner has a PLN, whether the person realizes it or not. Also, every person who has a PLN is a lifelong learner. Let’s imagine, for example, that you are a relatively new teacher. Why is a PLN important? Having an active personal learning network is important for a number of reasons: Lifelong learning: A PLN helps you learn and grow. How can I develop a PLN? Start with what you have. Then look for gaps. Invite others along. We want to hear from you! Click to Print.