Education 790 Week 2:PLN
Professional learning networks are the future of education and professionalism. I believe that there are particular skills required in today's business and school environment that were not necessary in my generation's upbringing. Students need to learn how to actively engage in effective conversation through the use of social media and professional learning networks. The social aspect of learning is what stood out most to me. I have always struggled with normalcy within interactions between colleagues and growing up with classmates who I didn't know very well. As I began to think about this topic more, I began to think back on my time in college. When I was in college this idea of a professional learning network was at the forefront of learning theories. I had to learn how to participate in these kinds of networks in order to be successful. I have always had an issue working in groups with people who I didn't know personally. I was often able to get out of it in high ...