Episode 7
The Future of Tech-Enabled Professional Learning and Development
Brief description of the episode
In the 7th episode of Tech in EdTech, as Amber Orenstein, BetterLesson talks about the future of tech-enabled professional learning and development with Annu C Singh, Magic EdTech. Listen Now!
Key Takeaways:
- Adaptive digital products are awesome, but if they are not used by a master teacher, the tools can not be effective
- There is no better lever that we can pool for our students than supporting the educator, teachers, principals, and administrators
- If you improve teacher practice and their ability to focus on student-centered learning, you are going to create stronger student outcomes
- Create an environment where teachers can feel successful and confident in their work, where they can feel supported and ready for the day and future.
- The more we can make teachers feel grounded the better they can navigate the changes they encounter
- Teachers want and need to learn more about how to support students and themselves through unprecedented times that we witnessed with the pandemic.
- Teachers to do so much more than teach reading and math
Support students as whole people, understand each student, what they are going through, and help them overcome trauma - Teachers and administrators need expert support and training.
- Building professional learning experiences and strategies that evolve to meet the changing needs of students
- No replacement for a high-quality teacher that is well prepared and can anticipate the needs of their students
- Rather than dreading using another learning tool, building professional learning pathways, workshops, and coaching with help teachers succeed in implementing these programs
- Focusing on making tools, teachers, and the classroom ecosystem fit together will help provide exceptional support and experiences for students and educators
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