Reflection on PLN

I definitely found the Personal Learning Network Activities very beneficial. I felt the Active Learning strategy presentations were advantageous to be done in a Webinar format. First, it gave us experience in presenting in such a format, knowing what to expect and what not to expect and secondly it allows for flexibility and shows us ways to reach our peers when we can not be in the same place.

I appreciate the weekly blogging with our peers, since collaborating with each other was one of the most beneficial tools of Clinical Studies. Such collaboration creates a support group and inspiring us with new ideas. I would have preferred it to be on Diigo which I feel is a better Web 2.0 tool than Blogger. After 16 weeks I still haven't figured out this program entirely. How do you copy and paste into your blog tried everything even shortcuts!!!! ? I feel Diigo is much more user friendly.

I am always looking for new ways to use Twitter and would like to research Facebook more since I am friends with many dog rescue groups on Facebook and it has been a great networking tool. I am sure it can do the same for Business Education.

The NBEA Connect tool is beyond beneficial. I wish I would have looked at this more int he beginning of the semester. I responded to a post that expanded my knowledge of Web 2.0 tools and really can use this information in the future. I enjoy incorporating technology into many lessons and so do my students. http://nbeaconnect.ning.com/forum/topics/resource-1 My post on NBEA connect was about a great website , http://www.marketingteacher.com Many many useful resources on this site and ALL IN ONE PLACE!!!!

The podcast I listened to was "Trends in Business and Business Education" by Raj Soin , College of Business , Wright State University. I am constantly telling my students "What's Hot " in business trends right now and where industry predicts future jobs. This podcast was on Itunes and was very informative http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/trends-in-business-business/id428373327

I tried to develop a PLN activity for my students who are doing a create a business project. I felt this would be beneficial for them to share resources with other groups, etc. Unfortunately various blogging programs are blocked at NW. ;-(. So I created my Learning Center for the that group to easily access resources ad the sharing has to be done in the classroom.