Hello, I'm a 21st Century Teacher!

21st century teacher use technology.  However, this is not where the story ends, the appropriate use of technology to engage students and enhance learning is what is important. The importance lies with the teachers themselves, in this case me.

I believe that teachers must create assignments and lessons that are valuable to the students and promote critical thinking. Teachers must be able to do this with OR without technology. It is only then that we can include technology in a meaningful way to further engage learners and enhance their educational experience.

21st century teachers must have 6 competencies in order to truly benefit their students through technology:

·      Collaboration

·      Knowledge building

·      The use of ICT

·      Self regulation

·      Real world problem solving and innovation

·      Skilled communication 

When looking at these competencies I believe that using technology to enhance real world problem solving and innovation is very important. Technology  can open up the world at the click of a mouse and create real, and relevant problem solving situations for students.

As an educator this is what I hope to do, I hope to use technology to bring my students deeper into meaningful learning that is not only relevant but exciting!