Initially when I began to read this post regarding PLN's, I thought to myself, I don't really have one of these. In our building the grade level teachers have PLC's, but during the professional development time devoted to working in these, I usually spend my time working individually in my room....without sharing any of my ideas or learning from anyone elses.
After reading this blog, I realized a couple of things: first of all, I am part of a PLN. I have contacts on LinkedIn and Pinterest as well as Facebook that I share professional ideas and information with and I could be using the PLC time in my building to be connecting with them. I also have colleagues here in the district and previous colleagues that I can spend time connecting with as well.
I also realize that I have been much more of a consumer than I have a contributor. I was struck by the author's comment that if the school system hasn't changed in a year, okay, but if I haven't changed in a year, I could consider that a failure. I am resolving today to be more confident in my experience, creativity and abilities and begin to share more of what I know with my PLN friends and colleagues. I will start by discussing starting a Pinterest Board for Music Lesson Ideas that my elementary music colleagues and I can share to get the ball rolling on my own personal learning network. :)
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