The Internet connects us in unprecedented ways. For educators, these networked opportunities present a very big challenge to prepare students to flourish in this new learning world. Using step-by-step advice and real-world stories, Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education aims to narrow the technological divide, put educators on the same footing as students, and provide a recipe for incorporating digital tools into every classroom. In accessible language, authors Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli: Introduce tools such as Twitter, social bookmarking, RSS feeds, blogs and facebook; Share a three-step plan to build a learning network throughout a school or region; Discuss four common hurdles most schools face when implementing learning networks.