Creating a personal learning network in your classroom is very useful, but also a lot of fun. I am a huge believer that students learn best when they are enjoying their work and having fun in the class room. Students in today's world are linked to many different social networks, and are often more tech savvy than their educators and parents. While social networking in the schools normally is frowned upon, Twitter and other programs such as Skype and Google Plus Hangouts can be used for many educational purposes.
Personally, I use Twitter every day. I learn more about current events and issues from Twitter than any other resource. If students are utilizing Twitter correctly, and are connecting themselves to the right people, it can be a very useful page to use. On the other hand, video conferencing tools such as Skype is something I am not very familiar with. As a teacher, using Skype and video conferencing software in the classroom can help do so many things. Guest speakers no longer have to take time out of their busy day to come all the way to the classroom. The fact that someone can communicate to your classroom via Skype will open the possibilities for guest speakers tremendously.
Personally, I use Twitter every day. I learn more about current events and issues from Twitter than any other resource. If students are utilizing Twitter correctly, and are connecting themselves to the right people, it can be a very useful page to use. On the other hand, video conferencing tools such as Skype is something I am not very familiar with. As a teacher, using Skype and video conferencing software in the classroom can help do so many things. Guest speakers no longer have to take time out of their busy day to come all the way to the classroom. The fact that someone can communicate to your classroom via Skype will open the possibilities for guest speakers tremendously.
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