Networked Teacher
Are you a networked teacher? I had never thought of that term until I saw the Edublogs Magazine.
I loved the visual. So, how many of the connections do you make??
From the Edublogs Magazine:
Visualizing the Networked Teacher
Published by Lorelle VanFossen on 2 Feb 2008
This popular flickr image by courosa, called “The Networked Teacher”, is a strong visual representation of the modern teacher, showing how educators today are more “interconnected” with resources than a teacher not even ten years ago could imagine.
To many, this is overwhelming. To others, it’s just how it is. To a special few, it opens up a whole world of the possible, finding creative inspiration, support, collaboration, and strength in each connection.
What does it mean to you? And does this represent you?
About the author: Lorelle VanFossen is known for her work on Lorelle on WordPress, covering blogging and WordPress, Taking Your Camera on the Road about travel and photography, Lorelle’s Family History Blog, as well as her work on the Blog Herald and Blogger and Podcaster Magazine. Read more magazine posts by Lorelle VanFossen.
We MUST be connected if we are to reach our students. I feel I preach on this a lot, but I am very passionate about this topic. Our kiddos see the world through completely different glasses than we. Unfortunately, there are some of us who haven’t even put on the glasses. What can we do to “catch up”?
I have several people ask how I find the time to stay up to date on new Internet occurrences. It’s a passion I have. I want to be able to talk to my students on their level. I want to understand when they are talking about a new social networking site. I want to learn. I don’t want to be left behind. Do you?
Until next time ~ Danita
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February 6th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Most teachers and professors that I know aren’t networked (as you describe above). For whatever reason, many teachers are out of touch with what’s happening in technology. But I’m glad to see this blog and the others teachers on edublogs - who are changing that.