Empowered Educators
The Empowered Educators standard encourages educators
to continuously grow and develop by embracing technology in their practice. It
also focuses on the role of educators in modeling the use of technology for
learning, professional development, and advocacy.
Continue Professional Learning:
Educators actively pursue professional development
opportunities to improve their knowledge of effective pedagogical strategies,
emerging technologies, and other essential tools. They engage in lifelong
learning and remain up-to-date with the latest research, trends, and
technologies to improve their practice and student outcomes.
2. Leadership in Learning Communities
Educators take an active
role in professional learning communities (PLCs), collaborating with colleagues
both within and outside their schools to exchange ideas, solve problems, and
share best practices.They lead by example, advocating for and supporting the
integration of technology in education to enhance teaching and learning.
3. Advocacy for Effective Use of
Technology
Educators advocate for
equitable access to technology for all students and educators.They promote and
model ethical technology use and digital citizenship, ensuring that all members
of their learning community understand how to use technology responsibly and
effectively.
4. Promoting Digital Transformation
Empowered educators lead
the digital transformation of their schools or districts by encouraging and
modeling the integration of technology across all areas of learning.They are
willing to take risks and experiment with new technologies and pedagogical strategies
to enhance student engagement and achievement.
5. Reflective Practice
Educators reflect on
their practice and make data-driven decisions about the tools, strategies, and
resources they use in their teaching.They use feedback from students, peers,
and self-assessments to continuously improve their use of technology and pedagogy.

In reading this, something that my principal said resonated with me "when staff (teachers) feel empowered and motivated, work does not feel like a job, it feels like a mission they are undertaking."
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