On Top of Your Game
Keeping Current in Your Field
Teachers don't have to continue formal education to remain current in their field. But, as everyone knows, most curriculum is very perishable. Without a standardized test for educators, here's how to remain on top of your game...
Join a professional organization
Professional organizations are available to help you keep current. Subscribe to their blogs. Sign up for emails. It's a simple way to get the most up to date information.
Get connected to social media
Social media may not be new, but the concept of using it for things other than saying hi to mom is. Use social media to your advantage. People are dying to tell the world that they know something. Follow similar people in your field and remain aware.
Network! Network! Network!
One of the most valuable ways for educators to stay in contact with similar minded educators. It costs no money to pick up a phone or send an email to a colleague once in a while. Pick their brains to keep aware of anything new in your career field.