How do you stay up to date on new technologies to better enhance student learning?
Describe any habits you've developed to keep current on technology in education. This could include teacher-facing and/or student-facing software or tech aimed at supporting learners in their education. Share about professional development opportunities you like to take advantage of or any education publications/blogs you subscribe to. Be sure to provide an example that demonstrates you are able to navigate resources and always have the best interest of teachers, students, and their families in mind.
"I'm always reading technology magazines like Wired and Popular Science. Whenever I see something new and interesting, I think about how I might be able to use it in a lesson and how it could benefit students. For example, when iPads first came out, I read about how the App Store would be open to any developers who wanted to create and offer an app. So, I kept an eye on the educational software section. It is important to get new technology into the hands of students to stimulate learning, and so they become comfortable navigating new programs and devices."
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Anonymous Answer
The best way I have of keeping up to date on new technologies that enhance student learning is by participating in various teacher groups on Facebook. There, teachers both locally and globally generously exchange resources and strategies that work in their classrooms. There is a wealth of information in that resource alone. Another great resource looking at what teachers within the district are already using that can be shared.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It sounds like you already stay up to date on new technologies via Facebook teacher groups and by paying attention to what local teachers are already using. Both of these methods seem like effective ways to stay abreast of new teaching technologies. The interviewer will be happy to hear that you proactively stay up on new information.
Anonymous Answer
As a member of different professional organizations and educational blogs, I am able to stay abreast of current trends in education that relate to better ways to enhance student learning with the use of technology. Especially with the use of technology that allows students to learn at their academic level; whether that level is high or low.
Cindy's Feedback
Great! Discussing differentiated learning and technology really enhances your answer and makes it relevant to the industry.
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