20 things teachers can do to stay #connectEd
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As teachers, we all want to make a positive impact on the students that we teach. That is why we are always striving to improve our practice by seeking out new ideas/methodologies, heavily investing in classroom technology and constantly updating our teaching resources. One way I have found to keep my teaching ‘alive’ and ‘fresh’ is to connect with other educators.
So, what does it actually mean to be a connected educator and how does one become ‘connected’?
What does it mean to be a connected educator?
So, what does it actually mean to be a connected educator and how does one become ‘connected’?
What does it mean to be a connected educator?
- Sharing ideas with like minded educators from around the world - By being a connected educator you are not hindered by distance.
- Personalised learning for teachers.
- Collaborating with other like minded professionals!
- Globally connecting your classroom - By being a globally connected educator, you are ensuring you have a connected classroom that is socially integrated.
“Being a connected educator gives you exposure to new ideas to use with students that you never would've thought of on you own!” - J. M. Varner (@JMVarnerBooks)
What are the benefits of being a connected educator?
- Enables you to reflect and question your own practice.
- Results can be almost instantaneou
"I saw something on Twitter last night and used it in the classroom next morning." - @Edubloke
- Ability to connect with a global audience - also gives students a greater audience for their work.
- Gives you a feeling that we are all in it together!
- Gives the teacher an insight into how students are connecting with the world around them.
- One stop shop for personal / professional development.
- Access to a diverse range of people who all share fantastic, practical ideas!
“Being connected has enlivened my teaching through shared ideas and led me to great practitioners - some of whom are now friends!” - Angela Goodman (@goodman_ang)
There is no doubt in my mind that being a connected educator has had a profound impact on my teaching! It's for this reason that I’ve created the #PLN challenge, in the hope that others will benefit in the way I have!
Introducing 20 things teachers can do to stay #connectEd:
Use the links below to help you get started on your #connectEd journey:
Use the links below to help you get started on your #connectEd journey:
- Connect with an educator via Skype in the classroom.
- Join an education Facebook group.
- Follow a teacher on Instagram.
- Create a Flipgrid Community.
- Collaborate on a Pinterest Board.
- Follow a teacher on LinkedIn.
- Setup a staff Team.
- Organise an education hangout
- Create an education Facebook page.
- Follow T2T (Teacher to Teacher)
- Join an education Voxer group.
- Collaborate on an education wiki.
- Collaborate on an education Wakelet.
- Attend an education meetup.
- Join the MEC (Microsoft Educator Network).
- Follow a teacher on Twitter.
- Write and publish an education blog post.
- Join an Edmodo PD group / community.
- Join an education Twitter chat.
- Join an education Ning, forum or online community.
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