Alison Q. - Article #5

Article #5: 7 Characteristics Of A Digitally Competent Teacher    

(https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/7-characteristics-digitally-competent-teacher/)


As the title states, this article describes characteristics of digitally competent teachers.  To summarize, digitally competent teachers have a solid understanding of different types of technology, are open to trying new technologies and determining how useful they are, and are responsible with and respectful of digital information and privacy.  They also understand that technology in the classroom should be utilized in conjunction with other tools and methods.  


Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have had to incorporate technology into their lessons every single day.  New platforms and apps, new teaching and assessing methods, and new ways of communicating with students had to be learned quickly and simultaneously.  While this was, unquestionably, a difficult task, I think it is important as a teacher to look back at my own teaching practices, reflect upon what I learned during this time, and see which of these characteristics I possess and where I could improve.  I liked that this list of characteristics was concise, easy to follow, and applicable to virtually all teachers regardless of grade level and/or subject taught.  I think it is very helpful to help teachers grow in a time where, due to the pandemic, we have all become reliant on technology in the classroom!    

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