The Benefit of Networking
- LaTammie Rawls
- Jul 19, 2022
- 1 min read
Networking has many benefits. It is one of the best and most effective ways to build relationships and support systems. It allows you to connect with others, providing new ideas and strategies of common interests. Additionally, networking can help you find new jobs and professional development opportunities. By attending events and meeting other professionals, you can create a powerful network of people who can help you achieve your goals. Technology has made networking even more accessible, as we can now connect through many avenues online.
There are countless learning communities on the web that offer a wealth of resources. I have gained a lot of knowledge from the following communities and implemented some of their ideas in my classroom. I have also contributed to these communities by sharing my ideas and feed forward. I am a part of the following learning networks.:
Teacher Tech
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AKteachertech
Kinder Teacher Talk https://www.facebook.com/groups/252204018563972
Fabulous Firsties: First Grade Teacher Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/366291507064689
Technology Tips for Techie Teachers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/975388825890055
Teach Thought (I recently liked this group)
https://www.facebook.com/teachthought/
The Teach Thought group has caught my attention. Have you completed any of their courses? I saw that it has micro lessons. "Micro PL" seems to be a trending topic lately.