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  This blog post will discuss the content of Chapter Four in The Connected Educator by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. This chapter discusses the importance of the role of shared ideals and collaboration. There are countless benefits of educator collaboration. The book states, “Educators make education meaningful and relevant for themselves and their students by co-creating learning and sharing. By collaborating, connected educators shift the existing school culture and self-actualize at the same time” (pg. 58). New ideas and collaborations keep things fresh for educators and students. With the change, a more influential factor will be within the classroom. However, in order for educators to have effective change, there needs to be a strong educational relationship between educators, especially collaborative educators.  When there is a strong and consistent relationship between educators, it makes collaboration and shared ideals much more effective. There are two relationships that edu...

Hello, all! Today I will be discussing the content of Chapter Five in The Connected Educator by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. In this blog post, I will discuss the important aspects of chapter five and how it relates to my future career as an educator. One of the most important topics of this chapter is how significant it is to incorporate technology in education. The main purpose of this is to show how technology benefits classrooms and educators. There are many benefits to technology in the classroom. Some of the benefits include student collaboration, student growth, teacher collaboration, etc. Having technology in the classroom will not only benefit students but teachers as well. When technology is used in classrooms, it not only elevates the learning experience but creates an effective learning environment. Teachers can use technology to connect with students, peers, co-workers, and other teachers. A wonderful way to connect with other teachers is through groups. There are thousands of ...

This blog post will discuss the content of Chapter Six in The Connected Educator by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. I will discuss the most important pieces of information I found enlightening, and how I can connect it to my future career as an Educator. First, a topic discussed is ‘how do I start?’ which can seem intimidating to many. However, it is essential to recognize that building a personal network is a growth opportunity and growth takes time. Building your network involves developing personal relationships, deeper connections, and growing a community. This is not an easy task to complete in a short amount of time. It may take some time, but the reward of having a community of people to grow with you is absolutely rewarding and worth the wait. A quote from the book that is truly encouraging is “You will grow as you go” (Nussbaum-Beach, 2011). There are so many amazing things that come with building a personal network, especially for educators. Once you have a personal network of others ...

Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing the app Duolingo and how influential it is to educators and students all around the world. Duolingo is an app that allows anyone interested in learning a new language to learn through an app. Duolingo is an educational app that is super beneficial to educators and people alike. This app is not only beneficial to educators and students but also for foreigners, travelers, families, children, and anyone interested in learning a new language.  The Duolingo app is designed to make learning a new language fun and easier. It is a self-paced program that helps each student/individual learn at their own pace. Duolingo offers personalized practices designed to accommodate the needs of each student. This is absolutely beneficial and practical for educators who are teaching languages. Educators can track progress, set a desired amount of time spent on the app, and review and correct work done by students. This app is a necessity in every language ...