How do I learn from the Internet? I read blogs. They give me access to people much smarter than me, who are sharing things I want to learn. I read both individual and organization blogs about online learning, education, English Learners, and technology. But I also read Pogue's Posts to feed my inner tech geek. I read The Jose Vilson to spark my inner revolutionary. And I read dy/dan because he's cool, and I always want to know what the cool kids are up to!
How do I learn from the Internet? I watch online videos. They provide visual cues that help me learn better, and are dynamic enough to keep me engaged. I watch TED and TEDx to fuel my creativity and passion through exposure to new concepts, new approaches, and new heroes.
How do I learn from the Internet? I am learning to use Twitter to follow people who have interesting things to say, and/or interesting resources to share. I am also learning to use Twitter to share; sometimes what I have to say is interesting to someone else. >I try not to mix my professional and personal spaces, unless I think my personal network will find something from my professional life compelling (or vice versa). I use Facebook to connect with my real-world friend and relatives. I use my blog to connect with my professional network.
