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EduPLN T-Shirt

Hey, Tom. How about an Educator's PLN t-shirt?

This ning's incredible growth is due to its wonderful members, plain and simple. But part of the reason many of us joined is because it openly champions Personal Learning Networks. The name is, frankly, brilliant. Our thanks to you Tom, for the concept and the community.

The PLN concept resonates with Twitter users more than most because those three letters are part of how we define ourselves. So, imagine an "eduPLN.ning.com" t-shirt for our community.

I'd certainly wear one to ed tech conferences. But here's the real value...

It would inspire PLN-related discussion in any venue with two or more teachers. And, more than a conversation piece, it would be a great way to introduce others to this ning and to the best professional development investment they can make--their own PLN.

Maybe we do a short run, say, 50 or so to test the waters. Perhaps someone on the ning can pitch a design to Threadless. Or this could just be an impractical fantasy.

Anyone else feel one way or the other?

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Permalink Reply by Casey Mayfield on November 11, 2009 at 11:17pm
I like this idea! :)
Permalink Reply by Raman Job on November 11, 2009 at 11:49pm
Thanks, Casey. I think there would be a market.
Permalink Reply by Andrew Marcinek on November 11, 2009 at 11:50pm
How do you get people on board for anything? T-shirt. Simple. Practical. Fun. And it will reach a mass audience in no time! It is the true essence of the PLN philosophy. We should seriously consider http://www.threadless.com or cafepress.com
Permalink Reply by Jill Galloway on November 12, 2009 at 4:59pm
Threadless is awesome!
Permalink Reply by Raman Job on November 15, 2009 at 11:50pm
I love threadless, too, Andy. Just wondering if the branding would have to change to appeal to a more universal audience if we did something with them. In other words, it might have to be a clever quip about PLNs in general, rather than edupln.ning.com in order to get a high enough rating. Thoughts?
Permalink Reply by Mike Nantais on November 12, 2009 at 12:23am
I'm in - great idea, Raman.
Permalink Reply by Matt Guthrie on November 12, 2009 at 1:03am
Awesome idea. Contrary to my wife's opinion, I can always use a new t-shirt
Permalink Reply by leewin on November 12, 2009 at 2:24am
You can never have enough T-shirts!

Cheers!
Permalink Reply by leewin on November 12, 2009 at 2:23am
I like this idea as well.
Permalink Reply by Jane St. Pierre on November 12, 2009 at 8:47pm
Since it is getting cool in NY, how about a sweat shirt?
Permalink Reply by Patrick Larkin on November 14, 2009 at 3:46pm
I could have my marketing and graphic arts students design a couple of options?
Permalink Reply by Raman Job on November 15, 2009 at 11:55pm
That's a very cool idea, Patrick. I'll message you on that.

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