Bright Ideas
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- When teachers effectively incorporate technology, content, and pedagogy into their lessons, the lessons become more student-centered. Rather than relying on the transmission of knowledge model that many institutions embrace, educators who incorporate technology in their teaching have the ability to engage students and foster higher-order thinking skills.
- Teachers who engage in ongoing teacher action research continuously aspire to improve their effectiveness. By engaging in regular inquiry, educators will be able to refine their craft and move toward best practices.
- Teacher leadership can come in the form of small scale changes to large scale reform. Being willing to take risks is crucial to effective leadership. Sharing an idea, no matter how Pollyannaish it might seem is imperative to getting others to recognize and buy into your vision.
- Technology has, indeed, made the world smaller, and in order to prepare students to succeed in the 21st Century, they must become citizens of the world. Incorporating global learning into a curriculum is essential for educators.