Reflection of Chapter 2: Developing a Connected Learning Model

      This chapter highlights the 3 key forms of knowledge that can be used in order to learn and progress in a teaching career The first one is the "knowledge for practice", which is the traditional way of learning by which you listen to a professional speak, read a book, or attend an in-service. This tactic is useful in learning, but the chapter suggests that "knowledge in practice" and "knowledge of practice" are the most important. "Knowledge in practice" focuses on learning through real-life experiences in the teaching environment, and learning for yourself what works best for you, by trial and error.          Another point the chapter makes is the cycle of learning, unlearning and relearning throughout your career path. In order to evolve and grow, one must be willing to consistently make an effort to learn new things and stay in the loop, without forgetting past knowledge. One factor of learning that is crucial is co-learning. Th...

  https://youtu.be/gpWXjiXu998     Evernote is a really helpful web tool that can be used in a variety of different ways. Some of its features include organized note-taking, task/checklist creation, calendar features, as well as pre-made templates. Evernote can help to take your note-taking to the next level, whether in your college education or future career.     As a college student, I can use Evernote to take and organize all of my notes during lectures easily. This makes it easier to study and better understand topics. I can also use its checklist and calendar features to create daily to-do lists for schoolwork, as well as keep up with due dates all in one space. Anytime I need to do a group project, I can also use Evernote to share ideas with others and assign tasks to group members, to ensure everything gets done in a timely manner.     As a business major, I can use Evernote to take notes during business meetings, or to organize my ideas or...

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Chapter 5, “Using Tools to Support Connected Learning” provides a variety of digitals tools that can be used to progress in the journey of creating a connected digital community. It’s important to learn about these features, in order to get the most out of a digital learning experience, and also to make it easier to make connections. Some tools that are highlighted in this chapter include bookmarking, blogging, podcasts, and other platforms built for connecting and collaborating with others. Blog s can be beneficial to get your ideas out to a larger audience and help others learn, and vice versa. Many blog websites are easily accessible and free, which makes it a great option to read other blogs about the topic of your choice, as well as write to share with others. With blog websites and popular social media websites, it also makes it easier to receive feedback on your work and collaborate with others in your career path. Another useful tool that was talked about in this chapter was ...