Benefits
T/F: An example of a benefit of being a teacher leader would be Growth As a Professional?
True: Professional development can help break up the monotony of everyday work and re-energize your staff's creativity.
What's a common challenge in developing as a teacher, professional, or as a person in general?
Increase stress to balance work and personal life or/and conflict with other colleagues or people.
In technology, would Documenting information, Curating information, Archiving information be a resource?
Correct! It would be because these are skills to help you navigate technology and advance your knowledge on how to use software to your advantage.
What would be three examples of Strategies for Developing as a Connected Educator?
~Invest time in your professional network
~Schedule time for and time-off from networking
~Promote other people
What are the steps needed for building a professional online identity?
• Step 1: Determine your strengths
• Step 2: Choose a focal digital platform
• Step 3: Build consistent, professional, digital
presence
• Step 4: Expand your presence using social
networking
• Step 5: Publicize your expertise
• Step 6: Engage with others
What are the Benefits of Being Connected Educators?
a.) Motivation to learn and engage in the teaching
profession
b.) Access to different perspectives and inspiration
c.) Engagement with other educators
d.) Flexible scheduling of learning
What are some common challenges of being a connected educator?
a.) Reliance on Internet access
b.) Little time to engage in more work
What three skills are good to have when it comes to technology resources?
~ Creativity
~ Collaboration
~ Creating Information
What information should you know to continue your advancement in technology in teaching?
• How does technology motivate and engage
students?
• How does technology support students’ learning
needs?
• How does technology prepare students for the
future?
What things should you consider when building a professional identity?
a.) Your Strengths
b.) Know your digital platform
c.) Engagement with other Educators