A matter of Perspective

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A PLN is a self-initiated network that requires dedication in its development and participation (Tour, 2017). Thus, there are innumerable potential challenges. When beginning to develop your PLN it is essential to keep in mind the following factors.

Developing your PLN is not a standard school or district directed avenue of professional development. It is something educators choose to undertake in order to connect with educators around the world and grow professionally. There are a number of challenges that you may need to overcome in order to get the best out of your PLN. In this video, we discuss five of them.

Now that you are aware of some of the challenges you may face, it is time for the final step where you will Connect, Extend and Magnify your practice.