Reflection of Chapter 2: Developing a Connected Learning Model

      I chose Canva as the app to explore for this presentation, because I have used it throughout my academic career, and I could definitely see myself using it in my future career as well. Canva is a design tool that helps create and enhance presentations, resumes, logos, and a variety of other things. One feature of Canva that makes it stand out from other design apps, is its wide variety of premade templates that are readily available to customize. This makes it easier to create presentations and format them, so they can be presented neatly and organized. Aside from their templates, you can also start on a blank canvas and create your own design. I also like how this website has both free and subscription versions, making it available to anyone.      I believe Canva is a great and easy-to-use tool for collaboration and group projects. It is also very easy to download and submit to a destination, and it is accessible from all devices. You can also upload...

This chapter really did a good job of explaining how to network effectively, and how to make meaningful connections digitally. When building a connected learning community online, it is important to establish your profile and consistently improve it, especially with the people you follow/connect with. The chapter emphasizes that you should be very cautious and intentional when following others, and only make connections with people who could be beneficial for your learning and networking journey.    Once you establish a healthy connected learning community, it is also important to constantly engage with others in it, in order to maintain the community. The chapter suggests developing a shared vision within the community, and encourages working together and sharing all ideas. It can be very beneficial for one's own career to make these connections and learn from other people's experiences and their own knowledge. I liked how the author explained this as not only knowing what ...