Why+a+PLN?

Benefits of Professional Learning Networks
The following bullets are copied from [|EdWeek Leader Talk Blog - A 21st Century Professional]


 * **Teachers become more aware** - of new research, new strategies, new educators, and new ideas that can enhance and impact their teaching and learning
 * **Teachers become connected-** they develop learning networks as they meet teachers with similar interests and issues
 * **T****eachers become empowered -** as they take control and responsibility of their own professional growth.
 * **Teachers become model** - With first hand experience on how to operate in a 21st century learning environment, teachers become equipped to demonstrate and model learning behaviors and strategies for their students
 * **Teachers become confident**-Teachers feel appreciated and respected for their contributions and knowledge and become confident and more competent in their own teaching practice
 * **Teachers become** **a connected community** **-** teachers who share, learn, and connect become leaders inside and outside of their classrooms
 * **Teachers become Learners** - the most important requirement to being a 21st Century educator - don't you think

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