Reflection
- How has your network changed the way you learn?
The increased connections
in my own learning map have changed the way I learn new information or skills. Increased
access to information has allowed me the opportunity to search for answers on my
own before seeking answers from other people. When I do choose to ask someone
else it is much easier and faster to contact experts.
- Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
The most valuable digital
tool is the one which is designed to meet the current need or desire. When it
is necessary to learn information specific to Private Christian Schools then my
first choice would be to utilize the Association of Christian School
International’s ConNEXUS community. If the goal is to obtain the current
research on relevant educational theory then the Walden Library resources would
be the best option. Each other piece of the map has its own unique benefits and
appropriate situations for use.
- How do you learn new knowledge when you have questions?
The best way for me to
learn knowledge is to create an outline or structural framework in which this
new knowledge can be applied to real world situations. To create this structure
I will first begin by searching static resources such as discussion boards,
library databases, and general Google searches. As I begin to create a working
application of the new knowledge I may seek assistance from technologically
connected acquaintances. However, this is usually a last resort that would only
be used if I am unable to search for the answer on my own.
