The Connected Educator Chapter 2 Thoughts
In chapter 2 of The Connected Educator , authors Sheryl Nussbaum and Lani Ritter Hall claim that connected learning in communities is very much needed, especially in today’s digital age. That is their new model for professional development: connected learning communities. Nussbaum and Ritter argue that although professional learning communities such as high-schools with face-to-face connections are valuable, they aren’t enough. They believe that a new model of professional development is needed today for educators. Their model transforms teachers’ traditional network by creating community offline and online. Having access to communication with other learners/ educators all over the world allows everybody to think about fresh ideas. The connected learning community model encourages a 3-pronged approach to effective professional development: Local community: a professional learning community (PLC) -Traditional face-to-face connections Global n...