Role+of+the+Teacher

=Role of the Teacher=

====The role of the teacher in 2025 will be radically different than it was in the 20th century. The teacher of the 21st century will be a facilitator of learning in a student centered classroom. The 21st century educator will embrace new teaching strategies and technologies to produce students who are inventive thinkers, effective communicators, and masters of technology, preparing them to be productive members of the 21st century workforce. According to Andrew Churches the 21st century educator should have eight characteristics which he illustrates in the graphic organizer to the right. These include but are not limited to: Adaptor, Collaborator, Communicator, Leader, Learner, Model, Risk-taker, and Visionary.====

====Educators must not only take on these roles, but succeed and thrive in them. The educator must see themselves in these roles, and take the the time to develop an identify within each role, as well as overarching identity and viewpoint as educator. Successful educators will also consistently engage in self reflection, and continually make plans to improve one's teaching. Educators must analyze their own craft, and continue to make changes to ensure the success of the students as it contributes to curricular goals. The 21st century educator must be willing to envision success for all students, and become a driving force behind their success. Teachers must see themselves as facilitators and distributors of knowledge, and see their learners as the creators and connectors of knowledge. Teachers must guide their students to set goals and help the students to plan and organize their learning accordingly.====

====The 21st century educator must embrace technology, and seek to combine educational experiences with technology in a consistent and supportive manner. Teachers must take care to plan curriculum by embedding technological learning tools into the experience so that student learning is enhanced. By seeking out tools for learning and structuring experiences with technology appropriately, the teacher is creating a meaningful and productive learning experience for the student.====

====The teacher must thrive as a lifelong learner and work to become a networked teacher through the use of the teacher's own Personal Learning Environment or PLE.The teacher will also need to be prepared to present his or her self as a lifelong learner to students and stakeholders and apply these lifelong learning experiences to better meet student's needs.====

====One challenge that will face teachers is that the role of school management will change as well. Teachers will need to be able to make decisions and cope with the stress of the changing world. They will also need to be able to work in teams, with parents and other colleagues, and will need to be able to write grants to gain money for school programs. Much like teachers purchasing supplies for the classroom now, teachers in the future will have to find ways to fund technology in most classrooms. (Ujlakyne Szucs, 2009). Teachers must also become advocates and money managers, seeking out grant opportunities and working to maximize school budgets.====

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====Teachers in 2025 will need to have basic characteristics to become successful sculptors of their students' education and their future. The following characteristics will become a necessity for any future educator:====
 * ====Engagement with technology, and a passion for working with, learning from, and innovating through technology====
 * ====Dedication to Continuing Education and professional development opportunities====
 * ====Commitment to lifelong learner with a passion to learn and experience new ideas and concepts====
 * ====Demonstrate use of social networks to maximize educational opportunities====

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====The slide show discusses the teachers' role in the classroom in the future. Teachers will need to combine online learning with blended learning with virtual classrooms to create a learning environments for the student of 2025, also known as Generation Z. Their roles will have shifted to include facilitator of learning, technology, and teaching all rolled into one. Educators will support, facilitate, and provide assistance from the side rather than being main stage.====

====Educators in 2025 will need to modify curriculum, lessons, projects, etc to actively engage their learners. Advances in technology will play a vital role in any educator's life and role as a teacher. They will be expected to develop learning that fits into their daily routines. Technology and devices used outside of traditional classes should be incorporated into learning so there is not a direct competition between class time and out of class time. Teachers will also need to use different learning spaces, partnerships, projects, web 2.0 tools, and so much more to engage their Generation Z learning. This engagement is what will be necessary for the students to ultimately interact, understand, and showcase their ideas and talents. Without the connection and enjoyment for their learning, students may start to drift away from their original interests and career aspirations.====