{"product_id":"the-relevant-educator-9781483371719","title":"The Relevant Educator","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessional growth and social media savvy at your fingertips!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis information-packed resource from digital experts Anderson and Whitby makes it easy to build a thriving professional network using social media. Easy-to-implement ideas, essential tools, and real-life vignettes help teachers learn to: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eFind and choose the best social media tools, products, and communities\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eStart and grow a collaborative, high-quality PLN using Twitter, blogging, LinkedIn, and more\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eUse social media to enhance 21st Century education\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eEngage in authentic personal and professional learning\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIncludes invaluable resources and an in-depth analysis of the social media landscape. Collaboration has never been easier with this must-have guide!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators.Being a Connec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTo those educators who′ve felt like detached retinas in the digital age and those who love and support them: This book is the best driver′s ed course for connected-learner beginners that I′ve seen to date. For those who′ve jumped in with both feet, this book provides rationale and fresh new perspectives to increase the effectiveness of your connected learning time. Steven and Tom have managed to do something rare in this space. They have built a human, understandable beginning for would-be connected educators. Hats off my friends.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Kevin Honeycutt, Consultant and Speaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThe Relevant Educator \u003cem\u003etouches on the heart of what it is to be a teacher who feels unsupported and ill-trained in our digital world. Tom Whitby and Steven Anderson offer a solution: get connected to educators online who freely share lesson plans, training materials, videos, webinars, and support 24\/7. The book outlines first steps to take and provides information on free web tools and mobile apps that will introduce teachers to online communities where teachers support each other everyday. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Shelly Sanchez Terrell, Teacher Trainer,  International Speaker, Founder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is the essential book for learning both how and why educators must connect in order truly be at the top of their game. Written by two of the most genuine and passionate educators who are practitioners as well as innovators in the educational technology space, this is a must read for all educators that is written in a fun and conversational way. The book addresses issues that are at the heart of many staff meetings and gives practical advice on how to connect, engage, and grow as a learner. A must read!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Adam Bellow, Corwin Author Untangling the Web\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIn the 21st century, the smartest person in the room, is the room. It is incumbent upon all educators to connect online with other educators who can reignite their passion for teaching, and share learning and experiences. Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson generously share their wisdom and the \"rules of the road\" for those who want to accelerate the development of a personal learning network. Their book is a worthwhile investment that will repay itself many times over.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Angela Maiers, Founder and President\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"As of now there are about 20 books in the Corwin Connected Educator Series, a seemingly ever-growing set of titles masterminded by Peter DeWitt and Corwin Press. Each book is short enough to be read in one sitting, which makes the collection ideal for book studies and professional development, both during the summer and throughout the school year. Also, each paperback is authored by one or two educators who speak (and blog, tweet, etc.) with a credible voice in the world of connected education. Some of the topics include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlipped leadership\u003cbr\u003e     \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools for connecting educators, parents, and communities\u003cbr\u003e     \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlogging for educators\u003cbr\u003e     \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest practices for establishing a makerspace\u003cbr\u003e     \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to connect and empower teachers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinally, all of the authors are active on social media, and they regularly present at local conferences, which helps in bringing to life the contents of these books.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Ross Cooper, Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface by Peter DeWitt Introduction 1. Connected Learning 2. Social Media in Education    Who is Using Social Media    Acceptable Use Policy    Myths and Misconceptions 3. The Effects of Culture on Change    School Culture    Internet Culture 4. Social Media for Professional Development and Professional Learning    Blogs in Learning    Why Blogging?    Personal Blog    Class Blog    RSS Feeds    Zite    FlipBook 5. Components of a PLN    What is a PLN? ...And What It Isn′t    Twitter    LinkedIn    Facebook    Skype    Podcasts and Webinars    Chats 6. Education Conferences    National Conferences    Unconferences\/Edcamps 7. Social Media Communities    Nings    EdWeb    EDUPLN    Edmodo 8. Getting Started 9. The Connected Educator 10. 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