Michael Dugan - Discovering Your Digital Portfolio

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     For my Web Tool Smackdown I chose the application RingCentral. RingCentral is essentially a video chatting application that can be downloaded onto a computer or on a phone which makes it extremely versatile to use on the go as well. Like I said in my video which was slightly over the allotted time just because there are so many features on RingCentral, you can hold online meetings or video conferences. But you can also message people without having to be in a meeting. You can set up a direct message with them and it will they will receive it. Or you can create a team, which is essentially a group chat and you can collaborate with others. RingCentral allows you to upload and share files so you can work on documents or presentations as a group without actually having to be face-to-face.      Also you can see who is online, if you have ever used the app Instagram then you know you can see if your friends are on the app swell. This is the same with RingCen...

      Chapter 5, in "The Connected Educator" by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, "The Power of Personal Learning Networks" is about how important the creation and nurture of personal learning is for professional development in one's career. For the author's case she uses the example of a teacher or educator. Educator's can connect to people close to them and on the other side of the globe. Another point the author makes is that technology is a crucial tool in a personal learning network. Without technology teachers and educators would not be able to connect with others who are not locally near them. Technology allows them to access blogs, websites, online discussions and forums.      In the chapter the idea of how educators can cultivate continuous learning within themselves and their community is touched upon as well. Continued learning after getting a job is crucial for growth and in some cases promotions. The world is ever changing and more and more knowledge i...