Top 10 Tech Skills every teacher should have (Part 3)

7.  Virtual learning Technologies

 

Covid-19 outbreak and lockdowns brought new experiences for many teachers as they are forced to adopt online teaching, which encompasses virtual classrooms for the effective continuation of learning activities. As a teacher, you can take some short courses on e-learning online or engage professionals to learn more about virtual learning. This encompasses e-learning, e-conferencing, and other virtual learning tools. Welcome to virtual classroom.

 

 

8. Educational technology learning tools

 

Educational technology tools complement teaching and learning. Teachers should know how to source the right tools to achieve their learning objectives. It is easy for teachers with technology skills to find the right learning tools for their students. Teachers with the skill will know which learning tool fits perfectly with their learning, understand how to access and manage them. Teachers should familiarize themselves with many learning tools and understand how they work to support their teaching goals. Knowing how to source and manage digital teaching tools is key.

 

9.  System Operation Systems and management

 

Many teachers will be using computers to access many technology skills mentioned in this article so it is essential to know which system operation your computer works with. I attended an interview for a position in a K-12 school and the first question I was asked was “ can you work with macOS?” I had not used macOS as much but related with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Ubuntu operating systems. I told him I could work with it due to my experience with other operating systems. I quickly immersed myself on how macOS works and I’m efficient at using it now. As a teacher, ensure you learn about some commonly used operating systems in schools and other academic institutions. This is the basis on which your other digital skills can be effective.