What do you do if you want to leverage emerging trends in education to advance your career as an educator?

Read, browse, go down research rabbit holes. Find things that you are interested in and start from there. Technology continues to grow in its (already massive) scope, and it doesn't always have to be 'plugged in' to be relevant, engaging and pedagogically sound. There will be a tech tool for learning out there that is the perfect fit for your authentic teacher self and style!

To leverage emerging trends in education for career advancement, seize every opportunity to stay informed and adapt. Start by researching current trends such as personalized learning, competency-based education, or interdisciplinary teaching methods. Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to deepen your understanding and network with industry professionals. Incorporate new techniques and technologies into your teaching practice, demonstrating your adaptability and innovation. Collaborate with colleagues to share insights and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning. By embracing emerging trends, you position yourself as a forward-thinking educator ready to excel in an evolving educational landscape.

To leverage emerging trends in education and advance your career as an educator,stay proactive and adaptable.Keep abreast of the latest developments in educational technology,pedagogy, and methodologies through professional development, conferences & networking. Experiment with innovative teaching strategies and tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Collaborate with colleagues to share insights and best practices. Consider pursuing specialized training or certifications in emerging areas such as online teaching, personalized learning, or STEM education. By embracing change and staying ahead of the curve, you can position yourself as a leader in your field and create new opportunities for career advancement.

Access MOOCs on online learning - both on how to do it as a professional and on how to facilitate it. The information is general enough to be transferable to most teaching situations, but sufficiently academically rigorous to stand up to scrutiny in terms of methodology and underpinnings. If nothing else, it will give you the confidence to form your own ideas and opinions on online learning; best case scenario you open a door to a whole new subset of skills you want to add to your teacher toolkit.

Not all technological advances come from giants. Sometimes innovation comes from the most unlikely places, and often that place is a classroom (even if the innovator is not a student or a teacher!). The glocalised age allows us to hear about what a biomedical researcher in Kenya is setting up for students of STEM to learn from, gives us a spotlight to shine on how Crispin Bonham-Carter went from Mr Bingley to English Lit educator, and links professional toastmasters to gifted young leaders across Australia via Zoom. Keep your ear to the ground; the most interesting opportunities come from hearing their tiniest rumbles.