tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post2105189804526358650..comments2023-10-17T03:30:58.904-07:00Comments on The Student PLN Connect: It’s More Than Just a Class...It’s a Revolution!Shannon McClintock Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17204029519489158065noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-18906198800520086342010-09-30T14:33:27.525-07:002010-09-30T14:33:27.525-07:00Thank you to everyone who commented and read this!...Thank you to everyone who commented and read this! I appreciate that you took the time ot of your days to do so. I'm glad that I was able to reach out to so many people, another thing I wouldn't have been able to do without this class. To all my class mates who commented, Thank you all so much:] Trust me, I am overjoyed with gettign to know all of you.ReanneMaskarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763080407273217275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-43257897808496776922010-09-30T12:35:20.779-07:002010-09-30T12:35:20.779-07:00Great job! I really enjoyed reading this. You brou...Great job! I really enjoyed reading this. You brought up some great points. I am glad you are enjoying it and learning. It will be fun learning together all of are classes together. Keep up the good work!Luke B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10208064478465627555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-66881001888763852452010-09-30T12:33:28.347-07:002010-09-30T12:33:28.347-07:00Great post Reanne. I have learned a lot of things ...Great post Reanne. I have learned a lot of things about this class. I love this class also. I am thankful for Mrs. Miller, Mr. Brannick for teaching us how to use most web 2.0 tools and social networkings. I Agree we can make a difference. :)Megan's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177948314623940936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-74977316763153667142010-09-30T12:24:38.515-07:002010-09-30T12:24:38.515-07:00Awesome Job, Reanne! It's great to learn more ...Awesome Job, Reanne! It's great to learn more about what you think of the class. I agree with your statement about how students aren't learners unless they have a hunger for knowledge. If students don't want to know things then they will not learn. I know that I always do my best in classes I'm interested in. You are so enthusiastic about this class. You are great at using all of these web 2.0 tools to help build your PLN.<br />DaphneDaphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759752068030979057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-48110234847529679722010-09-30T12:23:21.050-07:002010-09-30T12:23:21.050-07:00I agree it is cool to be talking to people that i ...I agree it is cool to be talking to people that i wouldn't normally be able to talk to. I think it will be cool learning the different things between us. it is sweet that there is a way to comunicate with people so far away. it will be cool to c what we can do with this in the future.jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427345916692076127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-8214511560658893132010-09-30T12:21:07.527-07:002010-09-30T12:21:07.527-07:00Great post Reanne! I am so glad that we are all ta...Great post Reanne! I am so glad that we are all taking this class. It is my favorite class. I learn more in one day in PLN than I do during a week in another class. I can't wait to look back at the end of the year to see how much we have learned and the connections we have made. And most of all...I am so excited to be part of this unbelievable revolution! We are going to make a difference.Brianna Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173474195313032372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-17789145405519757132010-09-30T12:06:45.390-07:002010-09-30T12:06:45.390-07:00All I can say is wow Reanne. This is a very strong...All I can say is wow Reanne. This is a very strong and meaningful post. You did such a great job on this post and did a great job teaching us in class yesturday. Your right, its like we're starting a mini-revolution of learning. Ever since I started this class I've learned so much. You are being so helpful so keep up the good work.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418273228894361518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-1486647731383850952010-09-30T12:01:11.175-07:002010-09-30T12:01:11.175-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418273228894361518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-67334587571005035922010-09-30T09:48:59.990-07:002010-09-30T09:48:59.990-07:00This is priceless! Reanne, I am so pleased that yo...This is priceless! Reanne, I am so pleased that you were willing to share your thoughts to a global audience. I am still learning about the power of the web... I don't imagine I'll ever stop and your post was very inspirational for the journey of learning.<br /><br />I look forward to more!<br />Jen Sigrist<br />Director of Teaching and Learning, Van Meter Schools<br />@jensigristJen Sigristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936146833473057339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-59380139200393949792010-09-30T07:40:15.932-07:002010-09-30T07:40:15.932-07:00Thanks for sharing your doubts in such a candid an...Thanks for sharing your doubts in such a candid and articulate way- there are a whole lot of people watching you trail blaze a new way of learning. Keep up the posts, you have a great writing voice! <br />I'm a library, information and technology advocate based in Spokane (it's a fancy way of saying I'm a Mom who cares that all kids have a chance to learn like you do!) and we plan on sharing your work next week at a state conference, thanks for sharing in the way that you do.<br /><br />Best,<br />Lisa LayeraLisa Layerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093837995593520345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-57416953699105261372010-09-30T07:19:32.028-07:002010-09-30T07:19:32.028-07:00I can relate to your post because I was also did n...I can relate to your post because I was also did not know a lot about the web 2.0 class. But I have learned ways to have more meaning conversations with people through different technologies on the computer like twitter, facebook, and skype. By connecting to other students, I can learn from them. This new way of learning is very helpful for me.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096406808692111602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-3719760009847763792010-09-30T07:13:57.000-07:002010-09-30T07:13:57.000-07:00This PLN class is amazing. I think it's great ...This PLN class is amazing. I think it's great to know everyone is interested in expanding their PLN. My favorite part about a PLN is connecting with other students that are miles and miles away. People don't really like to leave the comfort of the place they've known their whole life so they don't really see what other places are like. With a PLN, you could meet people in other countries and learn all sorts of crazy things. Good luck on your PLN journey!<br /><br />-Akash PatelAkash Patelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958722745347766440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-67689997505297206262010-09-30T07:13:11.282-07:002010-09-30T07:13:11.282-07:00What a great post. I agree 100% with the comment t...What a great post. I agree 100% with the comment that students only learn things when they have hunger for education. If there's things that students are interested in, they should have the complete right to be able to learn more and more about that particular subject. In my opinion, this post shows you just how important it is to create your student PLN. It's a way to have your voice be heard in a way that you maybe never had the chance to before.Amanda Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704719919912897155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-59633584465654545772010-09-30T06:57:41.009-07:002010-09-30T06:57:41.009-07:00Reanne,
It is great to hear you are learning so m...Reanne,<br /><br />It is great to hear you are learning so much in your PLN class. When Shannon and I originally set it up last year for the kids of Van Meter, we thought it could be a powerful learning experience. At that time we never imagined the opportunities that would be available to our students to collaborate and create on the level they are experiencing now, let alone the opportunity to work with students from other parts of the country. Your passion for learning is evident and you have the support of not only two great teachers, but of dozens of classmates, and hundreds of other educators throughout the world that want to help you learn and grow. I look forward to more reflections from you and your classmates. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />Deron Durflinger<br />Secondary Principal, Van Meter Schools<br />@derondurflingerDeronDurflingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215926033903403757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-46745177293071027852010-09-30T05:54:38.117-07:002010-09-30T05:54:38.117-07:00All of you are so fortunate to be apart of this ex...All of you are so fortunate to be apart of this experience. I have had the fortune to skype with both Mr. Brannick and Mrs. Miller. They are two extraordinary teachers. I look forward to following your progress. <br />-Chris Reuter<br /> Merton, WI<br />@chris_reuterUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00829266009043899180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-51567528371146594672010-09-30T03:26:30.406-07:002010-09-30T03:26:30.406-07:00You got off to the greatest start! I was thrilled ...You got off to the greatest start! I was thrilled to see how you and your peers are enjoying learning and collaborating through this great Student PLN! Your project is going to be an excellent example for teachers who wish to help broaden their students' world of learning. <br /><br />I feel really fortunate to have met Mrs. Miller and Van Meter students this summer, and to witness this "revolution of learning" now.m_yamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02718766329833534790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-5694293168492907692010-09-29T22:58:57.006-07:002010-09-29T22:58:57.006-07:00Hi Reanne,
I enjoyed reading your post and feelin...Hi Reanne,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your post and feeling your excitement and joy at the possibilities that the PLN has created for you. You are so right in saying that this is nothing short of a revolution. This collaboration is the way forward and is the future now.<br />I have been very fortunate to have got to know Shannon Miller and John Carver on Twitter. We have a continuous comunication in our belief in the power of technology to bring about transformation in education. Reading your post is an example of just how important their work is and of course the work of Mr Brannick.<br />I have family in Philadelphia and therefore feel a personal affinity to this wonderful PLN.<br />Regards from Essex England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-50106075450815067022010-09-29T21:55:53.981-07:002010-09-29T21:55:53.981-07:00Reanne,
First of all, I am so proud of the post t...Reanne,<br /><br />First of all, I am so proud of the post that you wrote for our class blog! I am happy that you wanted to write the first student guest post, because the connecting that you have been doing this week is really exciting! It has been so nice getting to know you through Skype, IM, Twitter, and email....We are definitely a classroom not just without walls, but also without a time restraint. :) I wish that more classrooms were like this, because it gives all of us involved an energy, excitement, and urge to create a change that is bigger each day! <br /><br />I think back to a year ago when I was just starting to talk with a few of our students about what a PLN meant, about my journey on Twitter, and starting a class to answer these questions. Now here we are and our classrooms are connected 1000 miles apart in something that is 10 times greater than I ever thought it would be! And one big reason....The people that make up this class! And the people that are part of our PLN. <br /><br />I can't wait to jump into a brand new project tomorrow....Just wait! :) <br /><br />Again...I am very proud of you, Mrs. MillerShannon McClintock Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204029519489158065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-11243683842040877482010-09-29T21:44:32.663-07:002010-09-29T21:44:32.663-07:00I am amazed at how much the tools you are using ha...I am amazed at how much the tools you are using have inspired you to learn outside of the traditional classroom. Most teenagers see school as drudgery. I think this PLN class is the start of a new way to learn and we are all watching with fascination what will come next. Thank you for so eloquently sharing your journey!Becky Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15057469832735540687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-15426549267637118722010-09-29T21:34:02.302-07:002010-09-29T21:34:02.302-07:00Well done all of you - keep making those connectio...Well done all of you - keep making those connections! You truly have a school without walls. I live in rural Western Australia and my PLN is my pipeline to the whole world. Like you I have many friends on Twitter that I have never met and probably never will meet but that doesn't stop us being friends. I look forward to seeing more of your posts.<br /><br />Jo HartJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007080178478331471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-37114869235689158092010-09-29T21:12:19.333-07:002010-09-29T21:12:19.333-07:00Wow great post! Thank you for the mention. It was ...Wow great post! Thank you for the mention. It was great talking with your class. It's the rewarding part of my job. I am so inspired by your enthusiasm and curiosity for learning!Kimmie Channhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030861451093171055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-19584250459341887622010-09-29T21:03:36.647-07:002010-09-29T21:03:36.647-07:00What a great post Reanne, it is amazing how much M...What a great post Reanne, it is amazing how much Mrs. Miller, and Mr. Brannick are doing for us. And it is truly amazing how much we are wanting to learn more! I think that is so important to want to learn more. I think this is the most useful class that I have taken in high school. I will have made so many friends and connections that I can use in the future! With all these connections the possibilities are endless of what we can do.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069745054634935776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-65996996906779216432010-09-29T20:31:35.803-07:002010-09-29T20:31:35.803-07:00Enjoyed reading your blog. You are part of a groun...Enjoyed reading your blog. You are part of a ground breaking time in schooling. How exciting it is to read that you have such enthusiasm for learning. I teach technology at an elementary school in the Archdiocese. The excitement I feel cannot be contained when I see students engaged with tools like Skype, Blogs, Wallwisher, Glogs, and Animoto creating things to enhance their school work. You, your follow classmates, and the Van Meter students are so lucky to be participating in the Student PLN Connect project. You are part of a great project where there are no walls to impede your learning allowing you to soar. I follow both Mr. Brannick and Mrs. Miller on Twitter. You have great people leading and guiding you to bigger and greater things. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm. @kmb211Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13983695020233489435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-12443333745846464642010-09-29T20:31:03.407-07:002010-09-29T20:31:03.407-07:00This is so cool, I'm so excited for your schoo...This is so cool, I'm so excited for your schools. Can't wait to hear more about it.Cory Ploughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961407128890788676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958257760533510473.post-86660789768033191922010-09-29T20:05:03.733-07:002010-09-29T20:05:03.733-07:00This is awesome. I signed up for Twitter about 3 y...This is awesome. I signed up for Twitter about 3 years ago and I wondered, as a teacher, how was this silly little tool going to do anything for me? After sticking with it for a bit, I quickly realized it's true potential. I have access to an amazing group of teachers from around the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <br /><br />As a student, this opportunity is incredible for you. Be sure to stick with it. I'm very excited to see how you grow as a student using these many tools to build your own PLN. Please keep up updated on how you are taking control of your own learning. <br /><br />Well done. <br /><br />@jswiatekJerry Swiatekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894626879582198953noreply@blogger.com