A Vision of 21st Century Teachers

Eighteen classroom teachers "speak out" on the topic of tech integration and 21st Century skills for students.

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[Mireya Totino]

Dieciocho instructores de aula hablan sobre el tema de la integración tecnológica y las habilidades de los alumnos.

[TheMCESC]

¡Muchas gracias por la traducción!

[gwenyork1]

INSPIRING! Yes, it is difficult to leave our comfort zones, but it also exhilerating to imagine the possibilities for teaching and learning using digital media. Wouldn't it be the perfect world to engage every student in learning? I know what uncertainty feels like as I train to be an online teacher, but I am embracing the possibilities that technology is offering. I just sent a group text to my students: Tomorrow our warm up is for you to come in with ideas about technology and learning.

[TheMCESC]

Online learning offers great possibilities for extending the reach of education. Your "embracing" technology should help you take the extra steps required for fostering a sense of community with online learners--sometimes a challenge. Thanks for your comment and good luck in your career.

[huiqin33]

A friend introduced this video to me as I'm currently in charge in my school's digital learning and teaching project. As there are some teachers who can't really understand English, I made a version with Chinese subtitles. But, if you think it's inappropriate, I can remove it anytime. Thanks for sharing!

[TheMCESC]

We are very pleased that you have made the video's message accessible to Chinese-speaking teachers, students, parents, and community members. Together, for the sake of all, we can help inspire a forward-thinking approach to education. Thank you for your efforts!

[Mariela Cervantes]

great video!

[Michelle Denys]

great video..but unfortunately could not download..can someone help?

[johnnylovesfootball]

Nothing better equips a human educationally than strong fundamentals. In some roles, technology is helpful. It seems to divide attention and focus though. In my educational background, the classes that I learned the most from were taught by organized, bright teachers who demanded my focus.

[makeiteasyable]

ye it is truly nice.

[Clarinda Calma]

Absolutely inspiring!

[Maureen Greenbaum]

Wonderful

Sure would love a "transcript"

Adapting and evolving, teachers digitally empower diverse learners to connect, communicate, collaborate and create in a interactive technology-rich environment.

[AlabamaAxeman]

I don't think that all of those who are reluctant to embrace technology fear it as much as they are afraid that our children are losing basic skills. Our great-grandparents designed this entire country with nothing but pencil, paper, and their minds and they built it with blood, sweat, and tears. Technology should be a tool to enhance education, not become the curriculum. If we continue with our complete and total reliance on technology, we are doomed as a society.

[sgibson1626]

Great video. We need to grow and learn as educators to reach our students.