Module 2 :MOOC AND PLN

 Teachers we need to learnt how to compilate , share,create our own materials and also where to find information and where to share.

There are many platforms designed for educational purposes for students and teachers to build a learning community. Moodle pioneered the field and lately Edmodo or Schoology are increasingly popular among teachers and educators to share and interact with each other in a social media fashion, but in a safe, closed environment.

• Want to really make the most of your PLN?

Tools & Resources Use these popular social media tools for learning to grow and take advantage of your network with the latest technology.

• Classroom 2.0: In this networking group, you can get connected with other educators who are interested in Web 2.0, social media, and more in the classroom.
• Ning: On Ning, you can create your own social website to bring your PLN together all in one place.
• Diigo: Collect, highlight, remember, and share all of the great resources you find online with your PLN on Diigo, and annotation and online bookmarking tool.
• Google Reader: With Google Reader or any other great RSS tool, you can subscribe to blogs and stay on top of it all.
• Slideshare: On SlideShare, you can upload presentations to share with your personal learning network.
• Twitter: Perfect for finding people to add to your PLN, participating in chats, and sharing what you’ve found, Twitter is one of your most powerful tools for growing and maintaining a personal network.
• Facebook: Another powerhouse for PLNs, Facebook is a great place to connect, share, and grow your network.
• Scribd: Read, publish, and share documents on Scribd with your PLN, whether you’re sharing classic novels or lectures you’ve delivered. Plus, you can find documents and get connected with their owners.
• Yahoo! Answers: Find and share information, connect with others, and build upon your personal learning network on this popular answers site.
• LinkedIn: The gold standard in professional networking, LinkedIn is a great place for education professionals to get connected.
• Quora: Similar to Yahoo! Answers, Quora offers a professional place to share your knowledge and grow your network.
• Google+: Often overlooked in favor of Facebook and Twitter, Google+ is a growing network that offers lots of great possibilities for developing PLNs.
• Pinterest: Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ get a lot of love from personal learning networks, but Pinterest offers a great way to find other educators, and great resources.