Chapter 5
In Chapter 5 of The Connected Educator, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and Kani Ritter Hall explore the power of using tools to support connected learning. The authors examine how using the right tools can build capacity for learning by fostering meaningful relationships, developing strong personal connections, and fostering spaces for collaboration, exploration, and creativity. By utilizing tools such as social media, online platforms, and learning support, educators can empower learners to access knowledge that expands their learning horizons. In note-taking and archiving online sources for learning, there are many ways to bookmark or take note of what to add. There are also many sources that allow communication between educators to happen and many mediums by which educators can learn, from blogs and microblogs to podcasts and readers. There are many sources, depending on how the individual connects with others, to take note of when expanding educational horizons As a marketing major, I...