Week 1: Pre-existing Personal Learning Network

This first week of INN333 was about setting up the connections for my Personal Learning Network (namely, a Facebook account, Twitter account and a new blog). I already make great use of both Facebook and Twitter and there are many, many connections I've made on those with regard to my course. Previous subjects in my Masters degree meant that I needed to be heavily involved in Facebook and Twitter discussion. I see my Personal Learning Network being tied to everyday interaction on those platforms. I'm an avid tweeter, so expect to see me on there discussing a variety of topics, some related to university, some not. Facebook is where I conduct more measured discussion on things that interest me. The debates arisen from certain posts of articles have caused me to rethink some of my beliefs..

I've learnt more through use of Twitter. Connections I've made on there have enriched and enhanced my university study, my writing and my hobbies. As a result of Twitter I've made plenty more both personal and professional connections, including BTUB (Brisbane Twitter Underground Brigade) that meets each month to chat. I've met people involved in my own industry through this social collaboration and indeed close friends of completely different views and backgrounds whom I'd never have known had I stuck to my own pre-existing circles. I've been involved in the discussions going on (especially on Twitter) about the rapidly changing place of libraries in the digital realm. At least once or twice a day I will read an insightful piece about the place of books in today's online world.

I can only hope that moving into the blogosphere will live up to what Facebook and Twitter have already done in expanding my Personal Learning Network. I look forward to this semester.