Instead of choosing to take one avenue to expand my personal learning network I choose to pick two. They were both just so intriguing to me. The two avenues I choose were, Feedly and Google Plus. I choose these avenues because both give extensive background before giving suggestions and that just fit my learning style. I will also admit that the Twitter Chat was a little too in cohesive for my liking. All the differing opinions were just a little overwhelming.

The first avenue that I choose to grow my personal learning network was Feedly. I particularly enjoyed the Feedly app because it could be interconnected to all of my other Google tools. This was extremely convenient and allowed me to dive into the multiple and diverse blogs posted on Feedly. On Feedly I read articles on diverse topics from plans by GE to install devices that will give free technology for teaching, to the inefficiency of testing in today's modern classroom. Most of my experience on Feedly has been dedicated to reading at this point, but in the future I plan on creating a blog site myself and allowing others to learn from my research and experience.

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 The next tool I experimented with was the Google Plus tool. I had heard of Google Plus in the past but honestly had no idea how it worked  or why anyone would use it. After googling Google Plus, ironic I know, I became very intrigued with its structure and it's comprehensiveness. Again, I was able to simply connect with my preexisting goggle email. I both joined and created a circle and was immediately granted access to countless articles on various subjects. The circle that I created had a topical foundation sports as a learning tool. Amusingly one of the first articles that I read was about how sports are no longer a good teacher for children. I completely disagree with this premise, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. In the future I plan on growing my circle and engaging members of my circle in open and unrestricted conversation on the subject. I also intend on making other circles as I learn and experience new things.