Finding ways to make meaningful connections with like minded people is a challenge. Connecting with other educators that share a passion for being on the leading edge of what is happening in the field of education is what The Loop is all about. The Loop has created an environment that is collaborative and exciting. By adding your personal preferences, The Loop pushes people with common goals and interests together. The regularity of the one-on-one meet up allows users to keep up with what is going on by sharing ideas and offering commentary that may allow a person to alter their course slightly or change directions. A one-on-one LOOP meeting may also spark a completely new idea or innovative solution while introducing you to others that help to grow your personal network and increase the odds that your idea will get noticed. The Loop is a free service that is part of Edsurge’s Digital Learning Network, a Bill and Melinda Gates funded organization.