The document discusses one man's journey in building a research team using connected learning approaches. It mentions meetings and interactions the man had with various people like Casey Hales, Stephen, David Warlick, and bloggers. It also lists tools and ideas related to connected learning like RSS, Delicious, wikis, and encouraging sharing and personal learning. The document provides a high-level look at one person's experience constructing a research team by leveraging online connections and collaborative opportunities.