046 - Tech Takes Trust & Relationships
Download MP3Cameron is an experienced teacher with the past 11 years as a STEM Coordinator and Digital Learning Coach. His main focus is on educational technology and implementing digital learning in the classroom. In Cameron's role as a Digital Learning Coach and STEM Leader, he works with staff and students to provide opportunities to transform their learning experience with a range of different tools. He has a strong belief and mindset in life long learning with a Masters Degrees in Sports Business and Digital Learning. Cameron's also a Team Leader with #aussieED, Level 2 Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and can be connected with on Twitter. Key Takeaways: Virtual learning has to be individualized. Decide what your goals are first. Then select the tool that helps you achieve that. Adapting to technology requires explicit teaching. Build relationships by listening to needs. Good instructional strategies work for teachers as much as they do for students. Building trust takes authenticity. Social media is key for sharing and learning. Safety is key for taking risks. Connect: camross12@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Cameron is an experienced teacher with the past 11 years as a STEM Coordinator and Digital Learning Coach. His main focus is on educational technology and implementing digital learning in the classroom. In Cameron's role as a Digital Learning Coach and STEM Leader, he works with staff and students to provide opportunities to transform their learning experience with a range of different tools. He has a strong belief and mindset in life long learning with a Masters Degrees in Sports Business and Digital Learning. Cameron's also a Team Leader with #aussieED, Level 2 Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and can be connected with on Twitter.
Key Takeaways:
- Virtual learning has to be individualized.
- Decide what your goals are first. Then select the tool that helps you achieve that.
- Adapting to technology requires explicit teaching.
- Build relationships by listening to needs.
- Good instructional strategies work for teachers as much as they do for students.
- Building trust takes authenticity.
- Social media is key for sharing and learning.
- Safety is key for taking risks.
Connect:
camross12@gmail.com
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