In the middle
I am in the middle with my son. He represents my family. I learn from them in many ways. The family's needs are always changing. We often connect at home, as represented by our kitchen table. I learn who these people are and who they are becoming. I can see myself in this group.
To the left
This side represents my academic connections. My current school of employment, my current school where I am taking classes, and the school where I studied previously. I have many teacher friends from GVSU as well as Northern Trails. We are always sharing at NT. I even learn from the students. I connect with many teacher friends online through Facebook, that I originally met at GVSU. Blogs, twitter and the online classroom keeps me connected with current MSU group members. I learn things that make me a better teacher, educator and leader. I learn what they need to become the same.
To the right
My social networks include people I met at GVSU, high school friends, people I currently work with and those from church. I am more likely to see them in a more social setting, such as a golf course because we are located more closely than the group to the left. I still use online tools like Facebook or an e-mail, but since I am in closer contact, and often know their schedule, I am also more likely to call them. While some other teachers are in this group, I learn more about them and what makes them tick. I learn what others are doing to become better husbands, fathers and leaders in the community. I also get to know what kinds of things I like to do in my free time.
How will it change?
As I expand my network, I will meet even more people. Many will be out of my time zone. I will learn things from people that have more experiences than I have. I already viewed Twitter posts from NASA. I would have never have checked it out, but Twitter delivered it to me. Electronic/online networks will open the door to adding to all of my PLNs.
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