Steven W. Anderson, is a renowned digital learning and relationship evangelist,  a hnd aighly recognizable figure at conferences worldwide, sharing his edtech expertise and enthusiasm and demonstrating how to make effective use of social media for learning. In the interview, Steven W.Anderson speaks about flipped classrooms and the need for more discussions on pedagogy over concentrating too much on the technology itself.

When it comes to attending sessions at conferences, Anderson believes attendees should have three main takeaways

1. Make sure to share the learning with others, which in turn leads to others sharing socially on different platforms

2. Take time to reflect on the learning after the sessions are over

3. Try not to only go to sessions that align with your interests. Seek out sessions that are outside your comfort zone to push your thinking and learning 

About the Author

Steven W. Anderson is a learner, blogger, speaker, Digital Learning and Relationship Evangelist, author and Dad. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology and best known as @web20classroom, he is highly sought after for his expertise in educational technology integration and using social media for learning and communicating. Steven presents at conferences worldwide and is also responsible in helping create #edchat, the most popular educational hashtag on He is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Microsoft Hero of Education and one of the top educational influencers on

Follow Steven W. Anderson on Twitter @web20classroom

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