21st Century Teachers

Becoming a "21st Century Teacher" definitely includes being updated in the technology world,without a doubt. The use of technology also allows people to become educators through online colleges; the use of technology has impacted education in every aspect. Children of different age groups own an electronic device that they carry around to almost every place, including their schools.  But for teachers the big question is "How can we incorporate technology into our lesson plans and into our classrooms?". For young, modern teachers it is very easy, but for older, traditional teachers it's quite challenging. In the article "15 characteristics of a 21st Century Teacher" it is written that technology is a way for teachers to have effective communication with some of their students but does not include all students, and the goal of a teacher is to reach to all of her/his students. In order to make this happen teachers need to put a hold on technology and try to identify the different learning styles that are present in their classrooms. 

I believe the use of technology is being implemented into education way too fast, some students are not ready to step out of their comfort zone and change the way they learn. For some students technology is the path they prefer to go through when learning, but their is still some students that rather have books to learn from. Every student matters!

http://www.edutopia.org/discussion/15-characteristics-21st-century-teacher

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http://www.education.com/magazine/article/effective-technology-teaching-child/

Do teachers make a difference?

"Why do you want to be a teacher?",this is the question I am asked every time I speak about my future. They all say "Teachers do not get paid enough, it's not worth it", but what do they know of the satisfaction a teacher feels when changing a student's life. Teaching is not about how much you get paid with money it's about how much you get paid with successful children. Teachers make students look at stars and reach every single one that they desire no matter how high it might be. Teachers make children believe in themselves and never doubt of their capabilities. I want to be one of the many teachers that inspired someone to love what they do and do it the best they can. I want to become the hero that all children look up, I want to make a difference. And I believe teachers are the ones who make the world!

https://youtu.be/h5yg0u1MkDI

Here's where I find the treasure in teaching.

The treasure that I find in teaching is the capability I have to make an impact in a child's life. Everyday is a new opportunity for a child to learn something new and express their personalities through their work. I love to know that my students will learn from my teaching and carry the enthusiasm they will develop all through their lives and achieve any goal they set. I want my students to not only remember me as their teacher but also as their hero; the hero who destroyed obstacles in order to make them thrive.


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2015-2016 TAFE Competition

This year for the TAFE competition my group and I will be completing a chapter scrapbook. My group is constructed by Ana, Jacky, and me, who are all completing our second year of Education & Training. In order to be successful we will need to gather all the information and pictures of events in which our chapter participated this past year. We will then begin to organize and design our scrapbook to reflect our chapter's creativity and how much we enjoy being a part of the TAFE organization. Our ultimate goal is to transmit the passion we work with when it comes to local events and appreciating our hard-working educators. To complete our scrapbook we will probably take all the available time to make it the best!

Find your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers

The article "Find your Marigold: The One Essential Rule For New Teachers" creates a simile between effective teachers and a marigold and also an ineffective teachers and a walnut tree. Personally I really enjoyed the comparison and believe it is a great way to advice new teachers and welcome them to the life that teachers encounter. Schools are slowly being turned into the ground where walnut trees grow. Dedication and passion is what can outgrow all the walnut trees and destroy them. Marigolds and walnut trees will not only be found in the education system, but also in any profession. Anyone can relate to the article. The message from this article will benefit me as I go on to college and begin my career.

Welcome to my blog!

Join me this year as I take a new adventure and begin my second year in Education & Training. On my blog I will be posting my opinion on certain topics or articles that relate to education. This year I will be working with a Pre-K bilingual class, previously I assisted a Kindergarten teacher and had an amazing year! I hope to learn new ways in order to become an effective teacher and invite you to suggest any ideas that may contribute to the topic being discussed.