Just a quick reminder that the PLN course at learn.lutheraneducators.com is still accepting applications for the first session of the course which will begin on April 5, 2010 and run through May 3, 2010.

By participating in this course, you will

• Identify the benefits of having a PLN
• Describe ways to construct and manage a PLN
• Select and use tools to construct a PLN framework
• Select PLN sources from a categorized list to initially populate their PLN
• Design a plan to locate new PLN resources
• Recommend additions to the PLN starter list
• Explain the importance of PLNs to their peers

To successfully complete this course, you will need basic Web browsing and search skills. You will also need basic knowledge of RSS feeds and presentation software.

You will need a broadband internet connection and the following software installed on your computer:

• Modern Web browser (Latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari)
• Adobe Flash player
• Apple QuickTime player
• Word processor
• Presentation software

The course is largely self-directed but it is important that you complete each “assignment” to the best of your abilities and interact with the other participants.

The course is divided into two units which are open for two weeks. Completing the various tasks each unit will likely take 2-3 hours.

I recognize that many of you will likely be on Spring break during the first week.  If that is the case, please consider enrolling for the second session which will be announced soon.