Assignment: Personal Learning Network Social Media Matrix
Your Personal Learning Network (PLN) is just that: a personal selection of resources that will directly benefit your professional development. Complete the matrix by listing 10 social media accounts to follow-such as those on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or LinkedIn-as well as blogs, topic-specific communities, and so forth. Include the name of the site, the authors, a description of the site, and the benefit of this site to your PLN.
Answer the following questions based on your research and the matrix. Include a reference page consistent with APA guidelines.
• What is a PLN? Why is the careful selection of resources important to establishing your PLN?
• What role do Twitter and LinkedIn play as social media tools? How can these channels benefit your professional development?
• Can a PLN take the place of formal classroom training? Explain your response.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.