21 things every teacher should try:
Let your students teach you (Digital Leaders)
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One of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my teaching career was assuming that I must be the fount of all knowledge, especially when it came to my subject. The truth of the matter is that it’s impossible to know everything about our subject. In fact, there will be times when your students know more than you, especially when it comes to using technology! Coming to terms with this fact is an important step in our professional development as a teacher. How we deal with this realisation, however, can have a huge impact on our classroom!
Don’t be afraid to let your students teach you!
Don’t be afraid to let your students teach you, especially when it comes to using technology! Technology changes so quickly these days that it’s almost impossible to keep up. Every day I learn something new, and much of it from listening to young people. Be open to letting your students teach you something new and don’t be afraid to ask them for help!
Don’t be afraid to let your students teach you!
Don’t be afraid to let your students teach you, especially when it comes to using technology! Technology changes so quickly these days that it’s almost impossible to keep up. Every day I learn something new, and much of it from listening to young people. Be open to letting your students teach you something new and don’t be afraid to ask them for help!
Digital Leaders
Anyone that knows me will know that I’m a huge advocate for student Digital Leaders. For those new to the concept, Digital Leaders are those students who are adept at using technology and are willing to share their knowledge and skills with others. Through working with staff, peers and school leaders, Digital Leaders are able to help shape how technology is used in and outside of the classroom.
Role of the Digital Leader
What’s in it for the students?
Anyone that knows me will know that I’m a huge advocate for student Digital Leaders. For those new to the concept, Digital Leaders are those students who are adept at using technology and are willing to share their knowledge and skills with others. Through working with staff, peers and school leaders, Digital Leaders are able to help shape how technology is used in and outside of the classroom.
Role of the Digital Leader
- Support staff and students with the use of technology.
- Promote e-safety.
- Report to school governors.
- Test out new equipment and resources.
- Improve their understanding of technology.
- Share their knowledge and skills with others.
- Help shape the use of technology within school.
- Act as e-ambassadors.
What’s in it for the students?
- Get even better at using technology.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Identify opportunities and overcome challenges with ICT.
- Teach staff and students across the school.
- Trial and evaluate new equipment and services.
- Work with Digital Leaders from other schools.
- Have a platform for expressing their ideas and opinions.
- Develop a growth mindset.
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