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Professional Learning Networks 5 Minute Video Abstract

A video summary of four articles related to experiences, and strategies for creating professional learning networks in an organization. With a nod to Vi Hart for her amazing math videos and the style inspiration. And apologies to George Veletsianos for consistently mispronouncing his last name. Sourcs Cited: Hanraets, I., Hulsebosch, J., & de Laat, M. (2011). Experiences of pioneers facilitating teacher networks for professional development. Educational Media International, 48(2), 85-99. doi:10.1080/09523987.2011.576513 O'Brien, M., Varga-Atkins, T., Burton, D., Campbell, A., & Qualter, A. (2008). How are the perceptions of learning networks shaped among school professionals and headteachers at an early stage in their introduction? International Review of Education / Internationale Zeitschrift Für Erziehungswissenschaft, 54(2), 211-242. doi:10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1 Sie, R. L. L., Pataraia, N., Boursinou, E., Rajagopal, K., Margaryan, A., Falconer, I., Sloep, P. B. (2013). Goals, motivation for, and outcomes of personal learning through networks: Results of a tweetstorm. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 16(3), 59-75. Veletsianos, G. (2012). Higher education scholars' participation and practices on twitter. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 28(4), 336-349. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2729.2011.00449.x