Tools+to+grow+PLN

=Tools to grow your PLN=

[|Classroom 2.0 Ning] is network for those interested in Web 2.0 and Social Media in education and how to implement it. [|Educators PLN] This is a ning network dedicated to the support of a Personal Learning Network for Educators

= PLN-Personal Learning Network =

Connect to and Collaborate with World Languages Teachers all over the World.
Join the new **[|ACTFL Online Community]**, our personal "Twitter" with opportunities to collaborate, share info, find handouts from the conference and much more

Sign up NOW for ** [|ACTFL SmartBrief] ** a weekly e-mail compiling language education news, technology and trends, and regulatory affairs information. The newsletter will contain a brief summary of the article with links to the full original source article. Members will receive the first six (6) issues automatically, but after that will need to sign up to continue receiving ACTFL Smartbrief. Subscribers will also be able to share and post the articles to their online networks.

** [|Twitter] ** A must for your PLN. Follow World Language Teachers from all over the World as they post links to enhance student learning, etc. Peruse the lists below and follows teachers and techies to enhance your own learning.

Follow me ([|tonitheisen]) and I will follow you: don't forget to add your bio. []

[|How to use Twitter]

[|Twitter Help for Teachers]

Teachers on Twitter: teachers that have enhanced my PLN. Most of these tweeters are wild about tech. It is not just about language learning, it is about discovering new way to connect.

[|Twitter for Foreign Language Teachers:] an extensive list. Search and start following your favorites.

[|Twitter for Educators for PLN Development]

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__[|Twitter for Educators] __ View more __[|presentations]__ from __[|Bhupesh Shah]__.

K-3 Resource Guide for [|Twitter]. Good for all teachers. Advice for teachers new to [|Twitter]. Includes the Twitter Life-Cycle. Go to [|WeFollow] and find a few people to follow. 21 uses for [|Twitter] in the Classroom. A more advanced list with Twitter apps.

=American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Group= There are many more state organizations that have Facebook pages.
 * Join [|Facebook] **
 * Find: **


 * [|The Educator's PLN] **


 * [|Linkedin] **


 * [|Slideshare] **


 * [|Delicious Bookmarks] **

** __Social bookmarking: Join__ **



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