Author: Tom Whitby and Steven W. Anderson
Pub Date: September 16, 2014

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Videos

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EdCamp 101

Interview with Steven Anderson

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Resources

Tom’s Blog: My Island View
Steven’s Blog: Web 2.0 Classroom
Being a Connected Educator - Webinar
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Reviews for The Relevant Educator:

To those educators who've felt like detached retinas in the digital age and those who love and support them: This book is the best driver's ed course for connected-learner beginners that I've seen to date. For those who've jumped in with both feet, this book provides rationale and fresh new perspectives to increase the effectiveness of your connected learning time. Steven and Tom have managed to do something rare in this space. They have built a human, understandable beginning for would-be connected educators. Hats off, my friends.”
Kevin Honeycutt, Consultant and Speaker
ESSDACK, Inman, KS

The Relevant Educator touches on the heart of what it is to be a teacher who feels unsupported and ill-trained in our digital world. Tom Whitby and Steven Anderson offer a solution: get connected to educators online who freely share lesson plans, training materials, videos, webinars, and support 24/7. The book outlines first steps to take and provides information on free web tools and mobile apps that will introduce teachers to online communities where teachers support each other everyday.”
Shelly Sanchez Terrell, Teacher Trainer, International Speaker, Founder
The 30 Goals Challenge, #Edchat, Reform Symposium Global ECon, San Antonio, TX

“This is the essential book for learning both how and why educators must connect in order truly be at the top of their game. Written by two of the most genuine and passionate educators who are practitioners as well as innovators in the educational technology space, this is a must read for all educators that is written in a fun and conversational way. The book addresses issues that are at the heart of many staff meetings and gives practical advice on how to connect, engage, and grow as a learner. A must read!”
Adam Bellow, Corwin Author Untangling the Web
Plainview, NY

In the 21st century, the smartest person in the room, is the room. It is incumbent upon all educators to connect online with other educators who can reignite their passion for teaching, and share learning and experiences. Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson generously share their wisdom and the "rules of the road" for those who want to accelerate the development of a personal learning network. Their book is a worthwhile investment that will repay itself many times over.”
Angela Maiers, Founder and President
Choose2Matter, Inc. and Maiers Education Services, Inc., Clive, IA