As a 21st century educator, we need to be able to connect and learn with people across our school as well as across the world.  Using tools like Twitter and Google +, we can now create our own personal learning network composed of people who can help us become better educators.  A personal learning network can consist of people in the same area as you as well as people who will help you to think of ways to become a better teacher as well as create new opportunities for your classroom and your students.  Two of the main tools you can use to connect with others are Twitter and Google+.