As one begins to assemble their various networks and communities, it's important to be as efficient as possible. Therefore, I once again turn to The Connected Educator: Learning and Leading in a Digital Age , a book by Lani Ritter Hall and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach , in which the lens of teaching is used to help readers find the resources they need to make a cohesive network. The Connected Educator begins with a way to collect information, the use of bookmarks and tagging . These tools, which let you save sources of information for later or mark them as valuable websites, are generally best for assembling your own person database. However, the book goes on to mention several mediums through which you can share your own bookmarks and tags, becoming a curator of information for those in your network. For me, though, utilizing these tools will only serve to make sorting information easier. I already save links of resources ranging from podcasts to lectures on sports commentary, but usin
