By
looking at my Professional Learning Network (PLN), I can see how beneficial it
is. On the second week of this course I followed a page and found someone who
posts some very useful tools and tips regarding computer networking. So now I
added him to my PLN and I think that it will get bigger and I can benefit more
from it and support my professional goals.
The
topics in my PLN are mostly computer networking or technology related topics. For
example, configuring a Wireless
Router, Unix and Linux commands and network security.
For
now, I have seven companies in my PLN, most of them are specialized in computer
networking but all discuss and deal with other technologies. The companies I
have in my PLN are Juniper, Cisco, VMware, NetGear, HTC, Google and D-Link.
Basically,
Cisco, Juniper, D-link and NetGear are all specialized in computer networking
technology. While VMware are focusing in the virtual computing, and HTC for the
Mobile world and finally Google that it related to all technologies especially the
web technologies.
I
have 24 people in my PLN and they are mostly my classmates, but I also have some
other people and other pages that I think are important to have them in my PLN.
For instance, SecMash (@SecMash) is a great page for getting new news about
computer security. Matt Wilson (@mattwilson9090) puts some great articles about
the technology nowadays, and Cristian Romero (@romeroc24) who is a blogger and
also has a great collection of very useful networking and technology related
YouTube videos.
Cisco
Networking academy and Khan Academy are two organizations that I highly recommend
for any student. Cisco Networking academy is just focused on computer and
networking, however, Khan Academy is all about everything in the education
world.
I think
that I do need more people, organizations and companies in my PLN. The reason
is no matter how professional the people or the companies are, they might be
somewhat biased toward certain technologies or have not had an experience with
other similar technologies, therefore, I might get misguided if I only look at
things through someone else’s opinion.
I can relate to your example of using your PLN to network with people who work with the technology you work with in your profession. I too work in Security and have been exposed to Linux technologies. It’s been a new area for me so I would benefit from adding these types of individuals to my PLN. Would you mind sharing the individual who shares good information regarding computer networking?
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you applied what you learned and looked for more things to read and think about because this way you are not just learning from on direction and one source, but different sources. This is - in my point - the best way to learn more and fast and to get more information at once. I would love to know more about computer security, could you share some links for beginners to learn?
ReplyDeleteI think it advantageous to include the companies and people you have in your PLN. You are focused on computer networking and those choices will help you obtain information to advance in your studies and your career. I found it interesting that you would include the Khan Academy because it is centered more on education than technology. Do you find that they have useful information regarding the use of technology for education?
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ReplyDeleteHaving the opportunity to use these tools to connect with other people will help us increase our knowledge. When choosing a company that interests you, it opens more doors to connect with others who share the same ideas. I think is great that you will benefit from these companies.
Your comment about bias is very true - even with organizations and businesses. One of the reasons for expanding your PLN is to include different perspectives. And at the same time, when you do want something specialized, you have "someone" to go to.
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