Thursday, September 3, 2009
PLN
The concept of a Personal Learning Network (or PLN) is fairly perplexing to me. As far as I have been able to grasp, a PLN is basically one's ability to keep current on relevant news. In that pursuit, I have opened an account with Google Reader, a glorified RSS feed organizer. So far, I like the interface quite a lot. It is organized very similar to a stratified email inbox, so it is quite easy to find exactly what you're looking to read. In hopes that I can stay informed not only on global events but also specifically to education and music topics, I have subscribed to "So You Want To Teach," "NPR," "Music Matters," and PBS' "Learning.now." I really like all of these blogs/feeds, because each shines some light on a different facet of the educational world, and NPR's postings keep me informed on the world at large.
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I also really like the Google Reader interface. I think the concept of a PLN is a little overwhelming also... it's a little hard to grasp the idea that your PERSONAL learning network would be so large. There's just so much information out there to sift through. Google Reader makes it easier, but I think in some ways a little more intimidating because there's STILL so much information on even just Music Education. It feels to me like no matter what I can never keep up with everything.
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