I've been the Technology Coordinator/Coach at my school for four months now. It's been a fantastic change for me professionally - full of new responsibilities, routines and challenges. The most exciting part of the job has been working with teachers to develop lessons that incorporate technology. This allows me to share my skills & experiences while learning more about other subjects and grade levels.
I've learned about teachers too. Most of them are frequent users of technology and do some amazing things with it in their classes. They rarely contact me because they've got it going on; if anything I've learned some things from them.
Other teachers are keen but unsure about how to proceed. They reach out for help and are eager to try new things. I've appreciated their courage and honesty throughout this new learning process.
There have been a few teachers who have been hesitant to seek help. I'll admit that this has puzzled me at times. I wasn't sure if I should just wait, assuming that they would eventually call me? Or should I make contact and break the ice? This played on my mind for some time but I eventually decided to make first contact.
Schools have historically been places where teachers have worked in isolation. Progressive and forward-thinking schools focus on collaboration & teamwork to improve both teaching and learning. But the change process can be slow as the move to a more collaborative environment requires a major cultural shift to occur. There are many steps that can be taken to help this process along but one simple one can and should occur: People need to ask more questions. As a collaborative team we are here to teach and learn from one another. It needs to start with being willing to seek help and ask questions.
Here's a great video that outlines the benefits of asking questions:
I've learned about teachers too. Most of them are frequent users of technology and do some amazing things with it in their classes. They rarely contact me because they've got it going on; if anything I've learned some things from them.
Other teachers are keen but unsure about how to proceed. They reach out for help and are eager to try new things. I've appreciated their courage and honesty throughout this new learning process.
There have been a few teachers who have been hesitant to seek help. I'll admit that this has puzzled me at times. I wasn't sure if I should just wait, assuming that they would eventually call me? Or should I make contact and break the ice? This played on my mind for some time but I eventually decided to make first contact.
Schools have historically been places where teachers have worked in isolation. Progressive and forward-thinking schools focus on collaboration & teamwork to improve both teaching and learning. But the change process can be slow as the move to a more collaborative environment requires a major cultural shift to occur. There are many steps that can be taken to help this process along but one simple one can and should occur: People need to ask more questions. As a collaborative team we are here to teach and learn from one another. It needs to start with being willing to seek help and ask questions.
Here's a great video that outlines the benefits of asking questions:
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