Chapter Five

    Chapter 5 of the Connected Educator  tackles the topic of web tools used for expanding knowledge.Sheryl opens the chapter discussing how “knowledge construction comes from experimenting or building something yourself or collectively as a team using tools”. What I loved about this chapter was the idea that “you don't need to be a web expert to take advantage of these tools”. Many of the web tools that are offered are easy to use, don't let a new web tool stress you out. A web tools job is to make your job easier!

Three Examples of Web Tools and Tips to Developing Them that Generate Inbound Leads

    As someone who plans on working in the Public Relations and Advertising field, I see webtools being a major factor in my future occupation. In terms of advertising and marketing, the field has moved greatly to online. Web tools discussed in this chapter are tools I see myself incorporating in my future job. My favorite webtool discussed is the website twitter, chapter five states how twitter “connects you to a worldwide of people”. You can promote and talk about a project to thousands of people from your living room. Using twitter's features such as hashtags and private messages, I can communicate with the public and promote products. 

How to Use Twitter for Business: 15 Tips to Promote Your Brand

    Chapter Five states how “the best way to understand the tools is to experiment with them” which I agree with greatly. I admit, I struggle with technology. I do not consider myself technologically advanced. An example of this is with this class, at first I struggled with using schoology. After practice and time experimenting with the website, I now feel comfortable with using schoology and could even show a peer how to make an account, post an assignment, and comment on a post. Using web tools is just like learning to ride a bike, you have to practice to get better. 


    For my peers, was there ever a webtool you struggled with using at first? How did you overcome this? 


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