Part III: And the winner is...

gliffy

 

Finally, I found a program that I can use with ease.

In the left hand panel, Library, you will find a myriad of shapes and connectors that make sense for real world uses. (Well, it makes sense for my purposes!)
 
It is very versatile and user friendly because it resembles Shapes from MS Word's Insert tab.

You can make flow charts, venn diagrams, even floor plans, without stress.

Below is the PLE I created using this program.

You can probably tell that I had a lot fun with it, maybe even too much!

I used a venn diagram because I like the interconnectedness of its image.

Each circle represents my experience with technology, including the overlapping ideas that they share: 

Past (Foundations), 
Present (Acquisition & Application), and 
Future (Activation).

Understanding the Overlap :

My Past and Future uses with technology are for 'gathering and using information,' whereas my Past and Present uses are for 'processing information.'  

And finally, my Present and Future uses represent some of the tools I will use to 'share and create' with others.

While I really like the look of my PLE, I think that I will continue to experiment with different forms and ideas.

In my next PLE diagram, I would like to include my PLN (Personal Learning Network). 

Believing that it is necessary to identify with whom I will be 'sharing and creating' new knowledge, I will also need to decide which tools would be appropriate for achieving this goal! 

Again, I encourage others to share their thoughts about their own process, (and my PLE too!) 

Until we meet again...