Personal+Learning+Networks+--+Twittered+Quotes+about+PLN+Tools

> At the end of February, 2009, I posted a series of questions on Twitter, eaching spending one day for collection of responses. The following is a selection of answers, as two why I blog, Twitter, or visit Second Life. > Return to the Session Page

> jimconn, Tue 24 Feb 14:39 > lorisheldon, Tue 24 Feb 14:41 > principalwells, Tue 24 Feb 14:45 > klistar, Tue 24 Feb 14:48 > quoteflections, Tue 24 Feb 14:49 > jfreisen, Tue 24 Feb 15:04 > demetri, Tue 24 Feb 15:52 > alanajames, Tue 24 Feb 15:53 || * To find out what's going on at all the conferences I miss (and for the back channel conversation if I'm there) > ellenchisa, Wed 25 Feb 10:24 > capohanka, Wed 25 Feb 10:24 > ScottElias, Wed 25 Feb 10:26 > Cassyt, Wed 25 Feb 10:26 > sethdenney, Wed 25 Feb 10:27 > heza, Wed 25 Feb 10:28 > tomshepp, Wed 25 Feb 10:29 > JMGubbins, Wed 25 Feb 10:29 > OCTechguy, Web 25 Feb 10:29 > kellyhines, Web 25 Feb 10:29 > ELanghorst, Wed 25 Feb 10:30 > robinbeaver, Wed 25 Feb 10:30 > cookp, Wed 25 Feb 10:30 > joebjr, Wed 25 Feb 10:31 > NeilAdam, Wed 25 Feb 10:32 > teacherkab, Wed 25 Feb 10:32 > dehohulin, Wed 25 Feb 10:32 > wmchamberlain, Wed 25 Feb 10:33 > asbella, Web 25 Feb 10:34 > nashworld, Wed 25 Feb 10:34 > imccoog, Wed 25 Feb 10:35 > jorech, Wed 25 Feb 10:35 > brandiehatch, Wed 25 Feb 10:37 > dennisar, Wed 25 Feb 10:39 > isenbergs, Wed 25 Feb 10:39 > cbell619, Wed 25 Feb 10:39 > mmossman, Web 25 Feb 10:40 > SuzanBrandt, Wed 25 Feb 10:41 > thecleversheep, Wed 25 Feb 10:42 > lsadler, Wed 25 Feb 10:43 > jcole816, Wed 25 Feb 10:46 > dougpete, Wed 25 Feb 10:46 > ncara, Wed 25 Feb 10:46 > amandacdykes, Wed 25 Feb 10:48 > jodyconrad, Wed 25 Feb 10:48 > kditzler, Wed 25 Feb 10:49 > mhtalbut, Wed 25 Feb 10:52 > jmachemer, Wed 25 Feb 10:53 > Dsalvucci, Wed 25 Feb 11:01 > theresagray, Wed 25 Feb 11:02 > Horizons93, Wed 25 Feb 11:03 > ccapozzoli, Wed 25 Feb 11:18 > lparren, Wed 25 Feb 11:31 > brian_smith, Wed 25 Feb 11:31 > jeffwhipple, Wed 25 Feb 11:33 > k20, Wed 25 Feb 11:40 > pgalland, Wed 25 Feb 11:43 > williebee, Wed 25 Feb 12:16 > zeitz, Web 25 Feb 12:39 > sbryan26, Wed 25 Feb 12:57 > trumon, Wed 25 Feb 12:57 || * SL has extended my cultural, social and learning network exponentially. Bestpart? Grown-ups remembering how to have fun! > 36 minutes ago from TweetDeck > about 2 hours ago from TwitterFox in reply to dwarlick > about 3 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick > about 3 hours ago from TwitterFox in reply to dwarlick > about 3 hours ago from twhirl in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from web in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from twhirl > about 4 hours ago from web in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TwitterFon in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TwitterFon in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from web in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick > about 4 hours ago from TweetDeck in reply to dwarlick ||
 * ===Why do you Blog?=== || ===Why do you Twitter?=== || ===Why do you Second Life?=== ||
 * * Why blog? So people can read what the voices in my head are tellin me!
 * To reflect, to share, to get feedback
 * To solicit feedback and to share.
 * Blog for reflection.
 * Widen the horizons, keep abreast of new technologies, find meaingful links and friends...
 * A blog keeps all of my important thoughts in one place. I can go back and see what I thought 5 years ago.
 * Blogging improves my thinking by forcing me to explain my ideas coherently...
 * I blog because it keeps my ideas sharp and helps them evolve. Part of ongoing reflective practice.
 * It is my really smart, global teacher's lounge.
 * Access to some of the best thinkers I know!
 * To learn outside my comfort zone...
 * I get great ideas from intelligent people around the world, use them to answer my questions, and share my ideas.
 * To gain ideas for better learning in the classroom.
 * I use twitter cause I like the sharing in a community and accessing experts in tech and education. Helps to keep me up-to-date.
 * Because the public feed and Twitscoop give me the pulse of the world!
 * I Twitter because my friends and much knowledge are just a click away.
 * I tweet to send, steal and share ideas with a diverse and global PLN that I could never re-create face to face.
 * I Twitter because I can share an idea for my classroom or get an idea from hundreds of other history teachers -- collaborate or die.
 * It provides one piece of the puzzle of what I should be reading, watching, thinking and talking about.
 * I twitter because I realize that ideas from a community are powerful. Having a source of instant feedback is tremendously useful.
 * Twitter provides me with instant answers and answers to questions I hadn't thought about asking.
 * To keep informed, to be challenged and (I hope) to be of some help to others.
 * I twitter because I connect, learn from, and share with teachers (who) are innovators in educational technology.
 * I twitter to stay connected with and learn from those in my field. I get answers and ideas from a brilliant network of people.
 * I just used Twitter to solve a tech problem in another teacher's classroom.
 * I twitter for the support, resources and ideas.
 * I Twitter beause I believe in the "share first" concept of professional growth.
 * My PLN (Twitter) gives me a bigger brain. Collective knowledge at my fingertips (literally)
 * Instant answers from experts.
 * I Twitter to connect to other instr Techies - I get ideas to share w/ teachers I assist & often get help when stuck.
 * I Twitter for intellectual sanity.
 * Education (especially ed tech) is a lonely field. Twitter helps me ask questions, vent, and share with like minded folks.
 * I use twitter because I am a connected, lifelong learner.
 * I Twitter because there is no limit to learning.
 * Twitter is a FUN and powerful PLN that makes PD possible 24 hours a day! It is the fastest way to learn new information and tools.
 * Why Twitter? Because that's where my co-learners are.
 * I twitter to learn from others who do similar jobs that I do.
 * I Twitter to group-process topics of interest.
 * Twitter takes my reach and mind to places and possibilities I never visioned before. Reflective time is needed to value each.
 * Getting up to the minute news, ideas, and resources, and connecting with others on the same.
 * To top the energy and expertise of others, especially when mine is tapped out. And vice versa, I hope!
 * I do not get to go to the FUN tech conferences due to $ so this is how I know what others are doing using tech in the classroom!
 * Twitter allows for "social learning." I'm trying to get teachers (to) realize this is for our students. It works for me-why not for them?
 * To find ideas (tools, websites, etc) for integrating technology, making connections with others to plan projects, and get support.
 * To keep pulse on what others in ed are dealing with.
 * I use Twitter to make connections, share ideas and resources, and grow educationally.
 * Twitter = Exponential professional research network.
 * To know that I am not alone and to gain a different perspective. Helps me break out of the silo the system has put me in!
 * It has opened me up to a whole world of great minds that share a common interest. And share is the key.
 * Twitter = making connections!
 * I use twitter to follow and learn from friends, companies, news, and more also to share great Web 2.0 tools for education.
 * To continue learning about ways technology can positively influence my teaching and PD offerings.
 * ...introduced Twitter at Naace in Torquay. I joined on my iPhone during your talk. I cannot describe how much I've learned since.
 * I use twitter to connect...with ideas, people and the world...it's just too simple.
 * I Twitter to let others know what I'm learning & to learn from others
 * twitter is the quickest way to get a little and give a little in my PLN.
 * I Twitter to learn."DearLibrariAnn, Wed 25 Feb 11:45
 * Y Twitter? Information and communication at the speed of now.
 * I twitter because it connects me with instant contact with my PLN.
 * ..to learn how others are utilizing technology as well as the latest trends and resources.
 * Twitter is my one stop shop-keeping up with friends, news, and gurus.
 * Hey Dave, I have an account but my poor connection speed means I can't use it effectively most times. Is this the digital divide?
 * When I log into Second Life it is for Professional Development sessions, i.e. DEN, ISTE, etc.
 * I visit second life because I'm having trouble with my first . . . :)
 * Don't visit often but when I do it's to attend sessions and interact with people.
 * I don't. Any learning experience I've seen in SL I've seen in areas of the internet with less bandwidth/load times/NSFW content.
 * I like SL for virtual meetings, the opp's to build and create, but most esp for kids who have special communication needs.
 * Have you seen this to help new teachers see the value of twitter? http://gr8tweets.wikispaces... Intro: http://snurl.com/cpeca
 * Another reason for second life, I can be tall, have great hair, and cool clothes for free! (plus great PD opportunities)
 * I go for PD ... no time to play there :0(about 4 hours ago from TwitterFox in reply to dwarlick
 * A neat-o distraction, but still a distraction.
 * I visit SL for PD purposes. Don't have time to play, only connect.
 * I don't. I'm going to take some heat for this, I'm sure, but I find SL to be mostly a distraction.
 * Because I can fly in SL, why else? Oh yeah, going to presentations, SIM islands & talking with other educators is pretty cool too.
 * 2nd life is a great way to meet f2f with one or more people when you physically can't meet f2f in world. Amazing PD opportunities!
 * SL is a horrid piece of software. Slow, taxing on system & network. An admin nightmare. The idea is good, but the execution stinks
 * I'm learning to use second life as a way to extend my PLN that makes deeper connections. I'm also looking at it as a way to do PD.