Connected Educator, The: Learning and Leading in a Digital Age

by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Lani Ritter Hall

Create a connected learning community through social media and rediscover the power of being a learner first. After uncovering the theories and research behind the significance of learning through collaboration with other educators, the authors show you how to take advantage of technology to improve your own learning and ultimately the learning of your students.

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2011

Reviews

[Thad O'dell · Rating 3 out of 5]

It encourages educators to be connect outside of their local community. I wanted more practical insisted on how to do that.

[Stan Skrabut · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished reading The Connected Educator: Learning and Leading in a Digital Age* by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and Lani Ritter Hall. This book really spoke to me because it reinforces my thoughts on learning and professional development. The authors were quick to point out that we have entered an age where we can learning virtually anything, anywhere, and anytime. They also actively supported the ideas presented by Dewey and Lindeman — learning is a social activity. Ideas must be developed and presented to others so that feedback and critique can strengthen or improve the ideas. Read more