The 7 Characteristics of a Digitally Competent Teacher is a post describing some features of what a teacher who is using dital tools to support learning and teaching might be like.
Using technology to support learning and teaching is not about being a technical wizard, but instead about recognising where technology can better support a learning situation, and having the capacity to identify tools which can best be utilised. And of course it is knowing how to embrace technology while modelling digital citizenship which would be wanted for learners. This post provides a visual poster which can be displayed to prompt discussion amongst colleagues.
9 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Tech in the Classroom - a post by Jacqui Murray which highlights some of the ways in which it can be easy to confuse using technology for the sake of using it but having no effect on learning and teaching, with using the technology when it will enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom. The post provides descriptions of examples of how these mistakes can be avoided.
Morphing into a 21st Century Teacher - a post by Med Kharbach on his educational technology and mobile learning blog setting out in infographic visual poster form “27 characteristics of a 21st century teacher” - this includes aspects which specifically relate to the use of digital technologies but also includes other aspects.
How are progressive teachers using technology - a post by Peter Kruger describing his use of online tools to support teaching and learning
The Components of a Digital Age Learning Ecosystem - a post by Tim Clark describing the components of a classroom of today which is making effective use of the tools and techniques available.
10 Signs You Are a Tech-Savvy Teacher - a infographic visual poster with accompanying article which sets out some ways in which a teacher might find that technology has just become embedded in their everyday professional life