Blog #1: Chapter 2
In the book, The Connected Educator, chapter two, "Developing a Connected Learning Model", started off by introducing the definition and factors of traditional learning and education. This introduction closes out with how the traditional model can be improved with the connected teacher network. It is important to note that this new model "doesn't replace the traditional network-it subsumes and transforms it." (Hall, Lani. Nussbaum-Beach, Sheryl. "The Connected Educator." Solution Tree, 2011, p. 26). Next, the chapter goes over connected learning communities. In these communities, "educators have several ways to connect and collaborate, in particular through professional learning communities, personal learning networks, and communities of practice or inquiry." (Hall, Lani. Nussbaum-Beach, Sheryl. "The Connected Educator." Connected Learning Communities, Solution Tree, 2011, p. 28). In this model, there are three approaches t...