It is critical for instructors to model professionalism to their students and all others with whom they work. As role models for their professional area, instructors set the standard for the professional conduct that their students need to acquire. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
Ina fast paced technology environment it is important to understand computers and have computer literacy.
Supporting student growth allows for long life learning opportunities and knowledge gain.
Teamwork is very important, learning to work with others allows you to also learn different and new skills.
Evaluating students writing allows the students to learn how to enhance their writing skills.
Soft skills are as important as any other skill.
Problem solving and critical thinking are two very important skills.
Proper time management. Prioritize and plan out your objective in the correct sequence to facilitate better learning and retention of information.
Comment on Kaity May's post: I agree. Teachers must exhibit integrity and dependability when dealing with their students.
Comment on Deborah Romano's post: As an instructor who have been working in the field of electrical and HVAC/R, soft skills are very important when dealing with our customers, such as communication, critical thinking and conflict resolution.
It is highly important that we learn to become computer literate as this age runs towards tech!
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