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Social Media Etiquette Project-Korey Allen

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Chapter 4 Summary-Korey Allen

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                                                                     Chapter 4 focuses on the importance of building a connected learning community. It emphasizes that learning should be a collaborative process where educators share resources and ideas and support each other. The chapter discusses using social media and other digital tools to create a personal learning network that expands beyond the traditional classroom. This network allows for continuous professional development and the sharing of best practices.                                               The potential impact of collaborative networks is how we can apply these concepts to criminal justice, particularly for FBI agents, w...

Chapter 5 Summary-Korey Allen

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  Tech Blog #3 Chapter 5 Using Tools to Support Connected Learning The Connected Educator" by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach focuses on building and maintaining personal network learning (PLNs). The author stresses collaboration, sharing knowledge, and grasping digital tools to better learning experiences. While the chapter is focused on  educators, its concepts can be effectively applied to the role of an FBI agent, where continuous learning and collaboration are equally crucial. The concepts discussed in this chapter are highly relevant to an FBI agent. As educators benefit from PLNs, FBI agents can significantly increase their investigative skills and knowledge by developing strong professional networks. These networks can include FBI agents, law enforcement officers, legal experts, and even professionals from other fields, such as cybersecurity. By actively engaging in these networks, FBI agents can stay updated on the latest investigative techniques, share valuable understandings ...

Chapter 6-Korey Allen

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Chapter 6 of the book The Connected Educator shows us the importance of building networks and collaborative learning communities. In the book the author emphasizes the need for personal learning networks (PLNs) to drive professional growth and organizational change. She shows how online platforms and social media serve as tools for educators to connect, share ideas, and access resources, paving the way for innovative solutions.The connection I can make from chapter 6 for my future career is the tactics and the cooperative style of law enforcement for someone like me who wants to make my career as an FBI agent. The FBI depends on a wide range of knowledge and coordination. For example, engaging with experts in cybercrime or international law through online platforms can better an agent’s skill set and keep them informed about the latest developments in the field. Also the ability to quickly adapt to emerging technologies or new criminal techniques is crucial in maintaining national secu...

Duolingo Smackdown-Korey Allen

 Korey Allen For this project I decided to go with duolingo go. If you are not familiar with this app let me introduce you to a few of the features they offer. To begin, according to the duolingo website duolingo’s mission statement states, “Everyone learns in different ways. For the first time in history, we can analyze how millions of people learn at once to create the most effective educational system possible and tailor it to each student. Our ultimate goal is to give everyone access to a private tutor experience through technology.” The app is uniquely personalized for you and it's designed to make learning new languages understandable and engaging. They use a motivational approach to education, including interactive lessons, exercises, and assessments, encouraging users to practice and keep their language skills daily.It offers around 40 online language courses and mobile apps for students of many ability levels. Duolingo can help me personally with my coursework by improving...

Technology Blog #1:Developing a Connected Learning Model -Korey Allen

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     Chapter 2 of The Connected Educator explains how schools can create a more interactive and connected learning environment. Instead of teaching in isolation, she suggests that educators, students, and the community work together. This approach uses technology and networking to make learning more engaging and relevant to real life.     Chapter 2 also describes how connected learning focuses on students' interests and solves real-world problems. She shows how digital tools can help students collaborate and learn more actively rather than passively receiving information. This makes learning more personalized and effective, helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.      This chapter was very good. It makes me feel better about the future of education and more inspired because we can continuously improve practices through collaboration and shared resources as students and teachers. It emphasizes how collaboration and te...