Episode 1_ PLN's, PLC's and Technology

The podcast discusses the importance of adapting to the changing times in education, particularly in terms of technology. It explores the benefits of attending both PLN (Professional Learning Network) and PLC (Professional Learning Community) events. PLNs offer access to resources, new trends, and professional connections, while PLCs focus on teamwork, data analysis, and teaching strategies. The host emphasizes the value of utilizing both approaches to stay updated and engaged in the classroom. The podcast also mentions a specific episode from Mashup by Kids Listen, which can be used in the classroom as a learning tool. The overall message encourages educators to embrace innovation and creativity in their teaching practices. Hello and welcome to all my regular and new listeners. Today you are listening to Innovative Educators by your host, Mrs. Nadia Bastidas. In this podcast, we will talk about how the times are changing and with this comes the learning how to teach in this new environment that we must adapt to. Most recently, that has been technology. Regarding professional development, what would you rather choose? Attending a PLN or a PLC? Let's get into it. When attending a PLN, meeting or gathering, you might find great resources, learn the latest trends in education and even make professional connections. You are livingly part of a huge group that's out there. You might even find yourself an educator that other educators use for ideas or resources. In a PLC environment, it is more of a team effort cycle. You might focus on data, teachers might be taught new strategies and there are assessments based on those changes. Which one would I use? Personally, I would choose both. You heard that right, both. Now let me tell you why. With the world constantly changing around us, I want to take advantage of new and fun ideas that I might be taught in a PLN meeting or gathering. There might be things I have never thought of to get my students engaged in the classroom with certain lessons or school projects. With PLCs, I want to ensure that the data shows all the love I put into my students' success. I recently listened to episode nine, Door Tellers for Wonderful Children from Mashup by Kids Listen. In this podcast, two storytellers tell, well, door tells. The story went back and forth between two storytellers. They spoke about autobiographies and what the word autobiography meant. They even gave the definition of other words regarding Evelyn Chessman and her successes. A podcast like this can be used in the classroom. You can give students a few questions and have them write the minute and second of where the answer can be found. Let us change with the times. Let us be innovative. Let us be creative educators.