Personal Learning Network

Of the 4 articles on Personal Learning Networks I like the one from edutopia.com because it reminds readers that doesn't "eliminate the need for high-quality professional development". A lot of educators and experts may forget about in-school and community resources that are available to them. According to the article ninety percent of teachers said that using a PLN has helped them improve their teaching. The other three articles have plenty of information on how to get involved and stay actively connected with the online community.

What makes you uncomfortable?

Edudemic blog writer Dawn Casey-Rowe has gathered 10 valuable resources for teaching and opening up students' minds about controversial issues. She begins with a movement to "reclaim the swastika" and how controversial issues that are not discussed in depth can cloud our judgement and create necessarily uncomfortable situations. She lists topics including more common issues such as abortion and death row, as well as more unique incidents such as women's right in Saudi Arabia and the previously mentioned Reclaim the Swastika Day which is worth the read.

http://www.edudemic.com/teaching-about-controversy/