EXPLORING YOUR DIGITAL PORTFILIO

Slides App Smackdown      The smackdown app that I chose was twitch. Twitch is a live streaming platform that many creators use just like youtube. Very well known for its video game and just chatting categories. Viewers can interact with streamers through live chat, subscribe to channels for perks, and support creators with donations or virtual items like Bits. Many streamers earn money through subscriptions, ads, and sponsorships.      Because you can stream on twitch, you can use for things like a sports podcast or even to live stream and sports event, Broadcasting to many sports fans live. I cause use this for me to say if I wanted to interview some one or if my job used twitch as a platform to stream a event or game on.      There are many ways that twitch can be used, whether that is for your own use or for a large scale event for a company, sports game, E sports etc. Showing people that there are more platforms to use then just Yo...

   Chapter 6 shows us that learning is powerful when it takes place through shared experiences. We learn that a connected learning community is where people can come together around common interests, share ideas, and work together across multiple environments such as social media platforms, in the classroom and many more. When people work together and begin to network, it makes things get done more efficiently which can make the connection grow between people. Its mostly important in places/jobs that connections can flourish when dealing with people.          I think that this strongly connects to my potential career in NFL films or sports media because it works well when talking to people. one example of that is working together and communicating in broadcasting on what needs to be done while live. That goes into listening to cues from the director in a live studio. Being able to work together and move as one. This can also be important when bring pla...

     In Chapter 2 of The Connected Educator by Sheryl  explains how teachers can grow by staying connected to  their own schools. Sheryl also describes how collaboration through learning communities, personal networks, and shared practices allows teachers to learn about certain ideas, and improve their teaching. The chapter shows us that being that a connected teacher does not make room for isolation but it  encourages lifelong learning, and helps teachers adapt to change by learning from others around the world.        I Think that the ideas coming from Chapter 2 of The Connected Educator strongly align with my career goal of working for NFL Films. Mostly because of the learning communities and networking. Between the social Media aspect where theses videos my be getting posted on youtube Etc. when it comes to getting interviews with the players for a documentary or just to Broadcast live on TV.  There are so many ways to conn...