EdTech's recent talk on "Teachers Who Are Inspiring" supports my latest blog message: our primary mission as educators is to inspire our students to follow their passions.
There was alot of banter in this particular broadcast, but the overall jist of it was a discussion of how to ignite their passions/interests and hence, their love of learning.
Each group of students (and each individual!) is unique -- first you have to get to know who they are. The basic (and wise) premise was that when a teacher cares and connects with their students, the students will be more open to learning. With today's students, technology is obviously a big part of their every day life, so relating and understanding that part of their life will help build a connection with them.
To listen, go to: http://edtechtalk.com/node/4843
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