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A connected educator: Believes in sharing and collaboration Uses technology and its connection to other educators to learn and teach Practices and models lifelong learning, which is often a concept professed to students as a goal of education Uses the tools of technology to personalize his or her professional development Is a relevant educator, willing to explore, question, elaborate, and advance ideas through connections with other educators If not comfortable with new technology, still shows a willingness to explore its use Views failure as part of the process of learning May put creation over content, and relevance over doctrine.

The real commonality of connected educators is their use of technology to collaborate in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

1. The Willingness to Slow Down

The listening educator feels the urgency of change, but embraces the slower pace of listening.

2. Genuine Curiosity