During our living inquiry workshop we had the opportunity to connect with not only our classmates but people from a different cohort.  It was interesting to connect with people who, although were from a different area of focus, had similar inquiry questions. We were able to use our colleagues as resources. As we are working figuring out our teaching style and what type of teacher we would like to be as we work toward becoming professional teachers, it is our colleagues and those who are within the profession that are our best resources.  Although did we did not all have the same inquiry question, it was through discussions that we came to realize how similar our areas of interest are.

In the article ‘No Teacher is an Island: How Social Networks Shape Teacher Quality’ they discuss the importance of developing a social network and working with other teachers and professionals.  Through these networks you can teach one another the tools that you have been utilizing within your classroom, or you can learn from others and gain new insight or tools for your students success.  Before we introduce our students to a new technology tool, we must first teach ourselves and understand the uses of the specific tool.

Our living inquiry workshop was a way for us to network and develop social networks.  We were able to share our experiences and exchange information.  We were also able to exchange our social media and email information, developing a connection that we can use to facilitate our students and our own learning.

Baker-Doyle, K. (2015). No teacher is an island: how social networks shape teacher quality. Promoting and Sustaining a Quality Teacher Workforce, 367-383. Retrieved from: https://www.academia.edu/19709903/No_Teacher_is_an_Island_How_Social_Networks_Shape_Teacher_Quality