4.2 Connected Learner

A Connected Learner is a coach who actively engages in continuous professional learning and builds networks to stay current with technology trends and best practices.

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Instructional Theories and Models in Technology Education

Legal & Ethical Questions Scavenger Hunt

The Legal and Ethical Questions Scavenger Hunt aligns with the ISTE Connected Learner standard by offering an opportunity to explore real-world scenarios that can be addressed using a variety of resources. This activity encourages collaboration between the coach and educator to effectively problem-solve current technology-related challenges.

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Digital Literacies, Virtual Tools and New Media

Shifts in Technology and Learning Presentation

The Shifts in Technology and Learning Presentation aligns with the Connected Learner standard as it helps deepen understanding of how digital tools have evolved in education. This knowledge can enhance a coach’s ability to support educators in making informed technology choices and model a commitment to lifelong learning. 

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Multimedia Instructional Strategies and Methods

Digital Concept Map

The digital concept map best aligns with the Connected Learner as coaches continually improve their professional practice, stay current with research and emerging technologies, and evaluate which tools are worth adopting. By researching emerging edtech trends, aligning them to learning theories, and analyzing how they support authentic, student-centered learning, the coach builds the knowledge needed to guide educators in purposeful implementation. 

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Distance Learning

Managing the Online Classroom

The Managing the Online Classroom website aligns with the Connected Learner standard as it demonstrates a commitment to deepening professional expertise in digital teaching practices aligned with the ISTE Standards. By developing and sharing this resource, I can model continuous learning and provide valuable guidance for educators and leaders navigating online instruction.

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Distance Learning

Comparing Pedagogy to Andragogy Presentation

The Comparing Pedagogy to Andragogy Presentation reflects a commitment to deepening understanding of how learners of different ages engage with instruction, a foundational aspect of effective educational technology integration. By exploring and sharing these instructional approaches, I can model reflective, research-based professional learning that supports the ISTE Standards and empowers other educators to make informed, student-centered decisions.