This is a great book for the entry level educator considering the step of becoming a digitally connected, lifelong learner.  This is a book I would buy and put in the hands of my staff who are interested in taking their professional learning to the next level. —Scott S. Floyd, M.Ed., Instructional Technologist, White Oak Independent School District

This book gives them some very "do-able" steps to get started and help them feel "web-literate" enough to become models for their students. The teachers I know will love the reader-friendly, conversational writing in this book—with just enough bits of humor to let them know the author is a real person! —Susan Gorman, Director of Student Improvement, Osawatomie Schools

If you're looking for a book to give to faculty members that need to get connected, Professional Learning in the Digital Age is the perfect book for them. Kristen has written it in a style that makes the importance of user-generated learning clear while at the same time she avoids preaching "the gospel of social media." Professional Learning in the Digital Age will give readers the feeling that user-generated learning is important and that they can do the things Kristen recommends. —Richard Byrne, Blogger, Free Technology for Teachers

This book stimulates my imagination and makes me want to get up out of my easy chair and read it in front of my computer (which I did). It's one of the best resources I've seen for upgrading administrative and teacher technology use. —Anne Jolly, President, PLTWorks

Professional Learning in the Digital Age is a must read for educators who want to fine-tune the process of building and maintaining professional learning networks. And, for those have yet to venture out and begin the process of becoming a connected educator, this book gives them clear straightforward advice on how to do it, and a Tool Repository at the back of the book with which to get started. —John Robinson, Blogger and Principal, The 21st Century Principal/Newton Conover City Schools

This is a great book for the entry level educator considering the step of becoming a digitally connected, lifelong learner.  This is a book I would buy and put in the hands of my staff who are interested in taking their professional learning to the next level. Swanson was able to compress the methods it took me 3+ years to learn on my own into an easy to read and concise book well worth the time it to read. —Justin Hanger, PZ Instructional Technicion, Red Clay Consolidated School District

For any educator wishing to strengthen his or her ability to curate, reflect, or contribute to social spaces, Swanson's ideas and resources offer support along the way. She provides practical, easy-to-follow steps towards becoming an effective user-generated learner, and her writing style contributes to an overall enjoyable read. —Lyn Hilt, Principal and Technology Integrator/Coach, Lancaster County

Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning was reviewed in One Nerdy Teacher.

Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning was reviewed in The Digital Native Teacher.

Kristen Swanson was interviewed in Education Is My Life.

Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning was reviewed in Powerful Learning Practice: Professional Development for 21st Century Educators.

Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning was reviewed in the December 2012 issue of Book News, Inc.

Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning was reviewed in The 21st Century Principal.

Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning was reviewed in Free Technology for Teachers.

Kristen Swanson is currently an adjunct professor for DeSales University in their instructional technology M.Ed program. Kristen also helps teachers design meaningful, interactive curriculum at the local and national level. In addition to her experience as an educator, Kristen is also passionate about meaningful professional learning. She serves on the board of the Edcamp Foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to facilitate local, grassroots professional development. She has shared her ideas and expertise at the ASCD conference, TEDxPhiladelphiaEd, and Educon. She has also been published in academic journals, including Literacy Learning: The Middle Years and The Journal of Reading, Writing, and Literacy.