Focused PLN

As a new teacher, one of the biggest difficulties I have faced is finding professional development that is right for me. I am lucky enough to be a member of a local teacher-librarian group that holds quarterly events which have been a wealth of knowledge. They have allowed me to ask questions and learn about what is happening in other libraries. However, I often struggle to find other educational opportunities that reflect my interests and benefit my students. 

To focus on my PLN, I am going to take the following steps:

  1. Curate my Twitter feed to ensure it is library-focused and create a separate Instagram for work
  2. Follow up on learning opportunities, I hear about in passing (such as through blog posts and podcast notes - especially Amy Herman's School Librarians United)
  3.  Invest in reading - sometimes I just like to do things on my own. There are several books related to STEAM, makers space, and tabletop gaming that I would love to get my hands on

Works Cited

Cook, R. J., Jones-Bromenshenkel, M., Huisinga, S., & Mullins, F. (2017). Online Professional Learning Networks: A Viable Solution to the Professional Development Dilemma. Journal of Special Education Technology, 32(2), 109–118. https://doi-org.proxy.queensu.ca/10.1177/0162643417696930

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