The Benefit of Networking
- NEYLLY GUEDEZ
- Apr 6, 2024
- 2 min read
Professional learning networks are valuable tools for people's continued growth and development. Teachers provide the opportunity to explore how to connect with other people in their field who share similar interests, access resources, share experiences, and improve their pedagogical practices. I am currently working for the Klein ISD district, where I have joined a learning network called Workplace KNET, where I joined different groups such as Grace England Early Childhood & Pre-K Center, Pre-K-5th Grade, Klein ISD Employee Discounts, New Teacher Mentor Program among others. Through this network, I can get all the information regarding Handbook policies, Human Resource Services, Campus Safety and Support, Financial Services, Accounting, and Teaching and Learning.
Additionally, I am attached to Pinterest, which, although primarily known as a visual discovery platform, has a vast collection of educational resources where you can follow boards and pin resources related to lesson plans, classroom management, and professional development.
Another network I recently joined was Edutopia. Its mission is to transform preschool through 12th-grade education so all students can apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills acquired and effectively necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Edutopia is a popular online resource for educators and strongly focuses on technology in education. On this website, I have found articles, videos, and discussions about the effective integration of technology in the classroom.
Lastly, I joined KQED Teach, a nonprofit public media station and an NPR and PBS member station based in San Francisco that offers educational resources and services for free to educators. KQED Teach is a variety of professional development courses that train educators to teach media literacy, create media for the classroom, and lead media creation projects with K-12 students.
Finally, my experience as a member of these learning communities has been positive and enriching. It has allowed me to go beyond the simple exchange of knowledge, providing support, inspiration, and personal and professional opportunities for growth, resulting in better teaching practices.
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