Week 2

What does it mean to be a Teacher-Leader?

I feel that this little comic strip really illustrates what I initially thought a teacher-leader was. I believed that a teacher-leader was someone that had to try new things, even if they didn't want to. I felt that eventually they were juggling so many things, that they get a little bogged down. I still believe that teacher-leaders are people that are willing to try new things, but I also feel that there is more to it than that.

Teacher-leaders are:

To be a teacher-leader means to inspire other teachers to try new things, to be motivated, to continue to learn, to share what we've learned, and more. It means to help other teachers see that there are many possibilities and that they are completely capable of accomplishing their goals.

Why is teacher-leadership so important with regard to educational technology?

Teacher-leaders can help other teachers become more comfortable with using technology. They can inspire other teachers to incorporate technology into their school days. They can be creative and use technology to encourage their students to be more engaged in their studies.

My team of fourth-grade teachers is fantastic! I love working with them and learning from them! Each one is a teacher-leader in her own way. I feel that I am more the teacher-leader when it comes to technology. Each of the teachers on my team are uncomfortable when it comes to using technology. I know that I can help them feel more comfortable with it, and use it to help their lessons. Sometimes, I can just help them to use it to make their lives a little easier.