Some reminders for folks who coach educators on the use of technology. -- SDS
"Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. We are beginning to see some schools across the country…..." Terms like “work collaboratively,” “share what you know,” and “problem-solve as a team” are commonly associated with the kinds of 21st-century skills that most people agree today’s students should learn—but according to a professional development... In the style of previous collaborations (here and here), we've collaboratively written a great list of writing prompts related to technology & media in teaching & learning. 
It is not about the technology. “If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime.” – Chinese Proverb 
"As we were talking, we hit upon an activity we both do, that is not strictly part of our job but seems to have evolved naturally. We both work in roles that connect us to many different colleagues, within our teams, across our organisation, and in similar positions in other organisations. We also both have a widespread personal learning network (PLN), that is, we are connected to many education technology experts and information sources, outside our organisation through various social media tools..." My one-man campaign against fear started on a chilly evening in San Francisco. I was discussing the future and technology as part of a book tour, and I only had time to answer one more question. From the stage, I called on a guy in his 50s. |
"...Coaches can bring teams together in healthy ways, they can support teachers to increase their emotional resiliency, and they can facilitate systems change..." Great #edcamp dialogue following the ASCD #edcamp session on March 24, 2012... 
You can inspire students to learn with simple demonstrations of your own curiosity... 
T&L advisor Kim Cofino, 21st Century Literacy Specialist at the Yokohama International School Bangkok in Japan, shares her priorities for starting the year off right. 
Learning Technology Trends To Watch In 2012 « The eLearning Coach http://t.co/KLc4aQdq...
"Notice that the emphasis shifts from someone else doing something for the learner (the educator) to the learner doing it for themselves with coaching and support..." 
Blogger Nick Provenzano reminds us that, when introducing new classroom technology, school administrators need to be in the loop, too. "...I believe the most effective teacher leaders are not those who go with the flow of corporate and non-profit dollars, nor those who drive forward federally-driven mandates for improved test scores. They are those who seek the autonomy of each and every student as a unique learner, and seek professional autonomy and responsibility for themselves and their peers. They seek out others to meet this challenge, and participate in grassroots organizing efforts as well. The teachers who are agents of change are the ones I am looking to for leadership these days..." |
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