Journal 2

ferguson, H. (2010). Join the flock. Learning and leading with technology, 37(8), 12-15. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-june-july-2010.aspx

McClintok, S. (2010). Enhance your twitter experience. Learning and leading with technology, 
37(8),16-17. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-june-july-2010.aspx
(Summary)
Since I was never a fan of twitter it is hard for me to become a part of its world. As I read in the article it can be used for educational purposes and helps to give great insight on what you think is important to you. I understand now its not just about gloating about yourself and instead it should be used for mostly factual engagement and in my career world that is education. Creating hashtags and using the @ symbol to show someone information or to look into a PLN that is filled with insightful information is a great idea. I am interested in what twitter has to offer and hope to create my own PLN that I will use efficiently and for educational purposes for the most part, I have to have fun on it too!

(Two questions)
How will I use twitter for educational purposes?
-I will take advantage of the hash tags and use them for getting great information while also creating a board that is strictly for education. I think it is going to be a helpful tool on research and getting to know my community.
How will I create my own PLN?
- I want to create my own PLN by getting to know the students in my classroom who are on the same career goals as myself. I want to also know if my professors have a twitter account so that I can follow them and get their information as well. PLN is a new word for me and I want to make it a part of my lifelong goals to start a community who I want to share important information with.