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Lurking is Learning

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Connected Educator Month has came and went and to no one's surprise, not a single post has been added to this blog since July.

But that doesn't mean I am not connected.

I'm what you call a lurker.  Not in the creepy sort of way, but in a shy, cautious sort of way.

When I participated in my first Twitter Chat way back in 2012 (it was an #edfocus chat where Todd Whitaker joined in), a member of my newly created PLN sent me a direct message to encourage my increased participation.  He said, "Take your time, lurking is learning."

Those words have stuck with me as I am still "lurking and learning" two years later.

That's what makes Twitter so amazing.  We can all connect in a way that is comfortable to us.  While I don't regularly participate in Twitter chats or reflect on my experiences on my blog, I do regularly check-in on my Twitter feed and Feedly reader to learn from educators who are sharing the great things they do everyday.

Although I may not create a lot of material to share with my PLN,  I am consuming massive amounts of advice, encouragement, and resources from educators around the world.

To those of you just beginning your "Connected Educator" journey, jump in!  Your experience will be what you make of it.  Be encouraged to check-in daily and contribute to the conversations when you feel ready.
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