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WHAT A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK SHOULD BE -- CCTI 1.2.2


I read through all the ideas in the group and made and attempt to summerise all our ideas. What do you think members?
  1. It should be easily accessible by all members in the network to allow members to easily share their information and access each others ideas.
  2. Should provide applicable and immediate solutions to the challenges faced in the profession.
  3. Allow members get feedback after ideas from the network are applied.
  4. Provide a continuous learning experience for members in the network.
  5. Should be relevant to all those in the network.
  6. Should provide some level of confidentiality.

Edward

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