Workshop 3

Title: Collaborative Tools to Enhance Professional Learning Networks

Workshop Description:

Professional Learning Networks (PLN) are ways in which individuals can work collaboratively to develop their pedagogical skills with the end goal of improving student learning. Many PLNs include an online component as means to stay in touch, share resources and learn from one another at a distance. Freely available web applications such as wikis, blogs, and social networking tools (ex. Diigo, Ning, and Twitter) are just a few of the tools that are being used with great success.

Presenter: John Evans

John Evans is currently the Professional Learning Consultant with Manitoba Education Citizenship and Youth. He has been an educator in Manitoba for over 28 years serving in the capacities of classroom teacher, technology leader and principal. John is passionate about the infusion of technology in all areas of the curricula. He believes that the combination of good pedagogy with current technologies can create an empowering learning environment for both the student and teacher.