I am reading a book about Personal Learning Networks by Will Richardson.
The way we learn is changing. When I want to solve a tech problem, I often use Google to look up the exact error or situation. I almost always find a solution. The secret is learning key words to describe exactly what you are researching. When looking for how to do something, I watch YouTube or use Atomic Learning videos if it is tech related. This summer my son planted 15,000 strawberry plants. There are lots of YouTube videos and different techniques for making strawberry jam and we have experimented with many of them. My son also helped me realize the importance of Facebook and marketing your product- no matter what the product is. I like using Facebook to check in with family and friends, but I am not very good at posting. At first Twitter seemed like a waste of time to me, but it is all about connecting with the right people. As I am learning from the book I am reading, it helps to start with your personal interests. What is amazing is how easy it is to find people with interesting information to share once you get started. It is more explosive than Facebook. These are people you do not even know, you just share a similar interest. Yes, there is a downside and I quickly learned that unwanted followers can be blocked. Some of the shifts we will see in learning is it will become more personalized, more connected with others, more ways to contribute and not just consume, and more ways to be creative:)
http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Learning-Networks-Connections-Transform/dp/193554327X
