Don't feel the need to know everything. The educator of the future takes pride in learning side-by-side with his/her students. The educator of the future takes full advantage of the knowledge and expertise students walk in with every single day...
Don't need someone to plan, organize, and lead their professional development. The educator of the future takes ownership and responsibility for their own growth and development. The educator of the future takes their personal learning very seriously...
Don't fear making mistakes. The educator of the future sees value in learning from their mistakes. The educator of the future is committed to not making the same mistakes twice, but also doesn't shy away from taking chances...
Don't treat technology as if it is a fad. The educator of the future sees technology as a tool to enhance and strengthen learning opportunities. Similarly, the educator of the future recognizes the direction of society and appreciates the ever-increasing role of technology in our lives...
Don't focus just on teaching their content. The educator of the future knows that in order for the content to matter there will need to be a relationship. The educator of the future values connections and relationships over content and coverage of material...
Don't work in isolation. We live and work in a world where collaboration and working together are of the utmost importance. The educator of the future embraces collective thinking and collective learning in all facets of his/her professional life...
Don't allow what's been done in the past get in the way of what can be done in the future. The educator of the future recognizes tradition and past practices. The educator of the future doesn't however allow traditions of the past to dictate the best practices of the future...
Don't need someone to plan, organize, and lead their professional development. The educator of the future takes ownership and responsibility for their own growth and development. The educator of the future takes their personal learning very seriously...
Don't fear making mistakes. The educator of the future sees value in learning from their mistakes. The educator of the future is committed to not making the same mistakes twice, but also doesn't shy away from taking chances...
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Don't focus just on teaching their content. The educator of the future knows that in order for the content to matter there will need to be a relationship. The educator of the future values connections and relationships over content and coverage of material...
Don't work in isolation. We live and work in a world where collaboration and working together are of the utmost importance. The educator of the future embraces collective thinking and collective learning in all facets of his/her professional life...
Don't allow what's been done in the past get in the way of what can be done in the future. The educator of the future recognizes tradition and past practices. The educator of the future doesn't however allow traditions of the past to dictate the best practices of the future...