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One of the first personal learning networks I thought of was Facebook. Many students assume right away that Facebook it only for posting embarrassing photos of friends or changing your profile picture so you get more likes. Since being in college, I have definitely used Facebook in a different way. I have joined numerous groups and pages where people are talking about statistics or ENC2135 or honestly any subject I have been struggling in. It is good to know that you are not the only one struggling as well as reaching out to students that may have a better understanding of the subject matter and be willing to help. This is something that could be incredibly useful in a teaching environment. Facebook allows you to post in the group, so this could allow teachers to reach out for help with how to manage a certain type of student or cater to a certain kind of learner. They are able to get feedback from people all over the country and hopefully take away a tactic that will be helpful in their classroom.
https://www.facebook.com/

Another helpful source is Groupme. Groupme is an app where people can be added into a group with similar people. Again this has been very helpful in college with juggling numerous clubs and organizations. It keeps things organized and easy to access. With Groupme, one person can pose a question and get 20 responses in minutes. It also stores all of the texts and photos so it is easy to go back in the group and find something that may have been asked previously. You also have the ability to personally message someone outside of the group. This has an advantage because if you see someone saying exactly the same issues you are having, you can reach out to them on a more personal level to discuss what the other has seen work or fail.
https://groupme.com/en-US/