I am presently in an online doctoral program at Winona State University. Among our current discussion queries required addressing the following prompt: “Share 3 pieces of your own PLN that you believe would be helpful to the others.”

I wasnt quite sure if I should share platforms, connections, or ideas, so I will be sharing three things I want I would have considered quicker than later.

1. Drop the IRL
I have actually listened and checked out with Angela Maiers– a educator, speaker, and expert — a variety of times. Something that she often shares in her keynotes is around dropping the “IRL” (in reality) mentality when talking with your online PLN. For those who connect with you practically, a digital relationship is IRL. You might never physically fulfill these individuals due to logistics, geography, or time and that is ok. When you meet in the same minute of time or space, such relationships do not always end up being quickly more meaningful.

One thing that she often shares in her keynotes is around dropping the “IRL” (in genuine life) mentality when talking with your online PLN. Such relationships do not always become quickly more meaningful when you meet in the exact same minute of time or area.

Dave Blanchard, Assistant Professor of Teacher Development & & Graduate Director, Educational Leadership & & Technology MS Program, College of Education and Learning Design, St. Cloud State UniversityDave Blanchard is an assistant teacher of Teacher Development and graduate director the Educational Leadership & & Technology MS program in the College of Education and Learning Design at St. Cloud State University. Dave is a present doctoral student at Winona State University, focusing on innovative academic leadership and online individual knowing networks. Dave is active on Twitter (@ 000Dave) and LinkedIn.

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