I am a part of a PLN that I have found to be excellent and aligns well with my goals, Kids Code Jeunesse. (https://kidscodejeunesse.org/). I came to it through a professional development I did on coding with Microbit micro computers. (microbit.org/). This group offered Pro-D on using these great resources, as well as a variety of other services. In working with this group, I developed a relationship with the members, and they asked me to be an ambassador for the organization. I have connected with members across the country. I have attended virtual seminars and social meetings with members. I have used their online resources, and shared my learning with staff in my school, and teacher librarians in other PLNs.
For me, PLNs online, often start with real world interactions. Those whose ideals and practical focus align with mine are worth pursuing. It is great to find like-minded people to share passions and expertise with.
References and resources:
kidscodejeunesse.org
microbit.org
Hi Rupert,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great PLN! It is great to have Pro-D workshops that continue to grow our practice even after the session has ended. Is Kids Code Jeunesse something that is available for students to utilize? Are there any costs associated as an educator?
Hi Zack,
DeleteKCJ is great for students to use. It has tutorials and challenges. It has lessons and challenges for teachers to lead. Not only is there no cost to the teacher, you can get free stuff when you take their workshops. Double check, but it used to be that if they came to your class to do a microbit seminar, then they would leave you with 10 microbits. Great stuff, great support.