The creation of my Personal Learning Network is an ongoing process, one that I see continuing to grow and evolve much like that of my teaching. As my network develops, so do the tools I use to enhance my connections. This week I pushed myself to use new tools like Feedly and Scoop.It. It was invigorating to try something new and also overwhelming. Very often the information we choose to take in through the internet is edited for us, provided in bite sized chunks. This week through the use of tools like Scoop.It, I was able to tap into new and exciting feeds. I discovered new information, I would have been unaware of through old resources and shared it with others via TweetDeck. I'm working toward becoming more connected, sharing and commenting on information and resources in a way that I never would have considered possible weeks prior. This information though, can be over whelming. Scoop.It feeds provide so much information, that I can get lost just looking for a new feed to follow, never mind actually reading the information. I find that my biggest challenge with my new tools is time management. I need to ensure that I'm using them with purpose and focus. It is very easy to get lost or become distracted.
I see my Feedly, Scoop.It and especially my Twitter as powerful tools as I grow my PLN. My blog on the other hand, isn't my most useful tool. I need to discover better ways to utilize my blog, as I develop my PLN. It has the potential to be useful, but I'm not quite there. I am excited to see how my new tools can help increase the usefulness of my blog.
Remember, Leah that you don't have to use ALL the tools in your toolbox, and certainly not all at the same time. During this class I wanted to give participants options to try so they could see which ones worked best for them and select the best matches for their own style.
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