Our global and technologically interconnected world
has opened up learning for all. We are no longer bound by space and time ~
learning can take place anywhere and interactions happen between classmates and
colleagues across the globe. “We are connected and therefore we are empowered
to be part of the global conversation…” (Mcleod & Lehmann, 2012). I have
the choice to type or write and post or save my notes; access to information is
instantaneous. However, instant access
to information also comes with responsibility; one that every scholar must
learn.
In this age of information, ignorance is a choice ~Donny Miller
Access to the internet with my
smartphone has been the front-runner in the digital tool that best facilitates
my learning. Having immediate access to information I need and the ability to learn
anywhere has opened my up my world. Along with the internet, social media
provides us with information; however, social media can just as easily provide
us with misconstrued information. It is more important than ever to research
the information you come across as too many take an online statements at ‘face-value’.
Google and Google-Scholar have become my go-to source for verification.
References
McLeod, S., &
Lehmann, C. (2012, August 9). Social media is changing the way we live and learn. Retrieved from http://josseybasseducation.com/technology/social-media-is-changing-the-way-we-live-and-learn/
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