5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Description
Technology creates a space for constant connection. The concept of "work smarter, not harder" is evident with the number of readily available resources for teachers. Teachers are able to connect on teaching pedagogy, teaching materials, trending research, and professional practices. This is valuable because technology allows this occur easily without meeting face-to-face so there is little to no classroom time to be missed.
Technology creates a space for constant connection. The concept of "work smarter, not harder" is evident with the number of readily available resources for teachers. Teachers are able to connect on teaching pedagogy, teaching materials, trending research, and professional practices. This is valuable because technology allows this occur easily without meeting face-to-face so there is little to no classroom time to be missed.
Reflection
I created a class blog using WordPress this semester to create a cohesive tool with resources that can be constantly accessible to students. The blog is a space where I can connect, collaborate, reflect, and network with colleagues. I will continue to blog because I think it is important to network with other education professionals. I would like my blog to be more student- and parent-focused; however, I know it can be utilized to establish strong network connections.
I am convinced the number of TedEd talks is infinity. This online presentation resource allows teachers to use a search engine to find speakers whom are experts in their field. For example, one of my favorite TedEd Talks is from Rita Pierson entitled "Every kid needs a champion." This video serves as a good (and sometimes much-needed) reminder that being a teacher goes beyond the academics, and sometimes the term "teacher" is replaced by "number one cheerleader." Another one of my favorite TedEd Talks is from Brene Brown entitled "The power of vulnerability." In this talk she focuses on the need for vulnerability in human connection. Although not always education-related, TedEd Talks TedEd Talks are one of my personal favorites because of the number available on numerous topics from US History and the newest discoveries in the deepest part of the ocean to personal enlightenment and growth. I will always (and forever) be a TedEd advocate! As a teacher, I like that the videos can be short and it is nice to bring in some real-world issues into the classroom to create dialogue.
Twitter chats are a resourceful social media tool for teacher to connect with other teachers. The use of the hashtag symbol uniquely connects users instantly without having to be face-to-face. Teachers can use Twitter to connect with colleagues and the community to network during conferences and to encourage one another (because only a fellow teacher can understand the teacher life). Utilizing Twitter more as a future teacher is something I am willing to give a try. Plus, it is fun and short, sweet, and to the point!
I created a class blog using WordPress this semester to create a cohesive tool with resources that can be constantly accessible to students. The blog is a space where I can connect, collaborate, reflect, and network with colleagues. I will continue to blog because I think it is important to network with other education professionals. I would like my blog to be more student- and parent-focused; however, I know it can be utilized to establish strong network connections.
I am convinced the number of TedEd talks is infinity. This online presentation resource allows teachers to use a search engine to find speakers whom are experts in their field. For example, one of my favorite TedEd Talks is from Rita Pierson entitled "Every kid needs a champion." This video serves as a good (and sometimes much-needed) reminder that being a teacher goes beyond the academics, and sometimes the term "teacher" is replaced by "number one cheerleader." Another one of my favorite TedEd Talks is from Brene Brown entitled "The power of vulnerability." In this talk she focuses on the need for vulnerability in human connection. Although not always education-related, TedEd Talks TedEd Talks are one of my personal favorites because of the number available on numerous topics from US History and the newest discoveries in the deepest part of the ocean to personal enlightenment and growth. I will always (and forever) be a TedEd advocate! As a teacher, I like that the videos can be short and it is nice to bring in some real-world issues into the classroom to create dialogue.
Twitter chats are a resourceful social media tool for teacher to connect with other teachers. The use of the hashtag symbol uniquely connects users instantly without having to be face-to-face. Teachers can use Twitter to connect with colleagues and the community to network during conferences and to encourage one another (because only a fellow teacher can understand the teacher life). Utilizing Twitter more as a future teacher is something I am willing to give a try. Plus, it is fun and short, sweet, and to the point!
Samples of this standard in EDUC 422 course
Blog - Blogging can be used as a portal of information that is easily shareable for other teachers. It can be used for informative or reflective purposes. Click on the image to access my blog.
TedEd Talks - An online resource to visit when needing inspiration from experts, ideas for students, or to be mentally-stimulated during some free time. Click on the image to access the TedEd talks webpage.
This is the link to the Rita Pierson TedEd Talk.
This is the link to the Brene Brown TedEd Talk.
Twitter - A free and easily accessible tool to connect with other professionals by using a hashtag.
#422edtech