This document discusses how teachers can develop professional learning networks and use online resources to stay updated on the latest trends in education. It emphasizes that teaching is a lifelong learning process and teachers must adapt to changing needs and technologies. The presentation encourages teachers to form personal connections in online communities, contribute to discussions, and collaborate with other educators around the world. By developing a personal learning network, teachers can overcome isolation and keep pace with the skills needed for 21st century classrooms.

1. educator Personal Learning Networks and Professional Development The Search for 21st Century Teachers. Presented by: Omar Andres Atehortua – M.A in ELT XIX Regional Conference : "Sharing and Integrating Culture :Theory and Practice in ELT"

3. The vast amount of tools and resources available for teachers’ professional growth

4. A number of strategies for implementing teacher development and technology-based learning tools.

6. English teachersneedtobecome updated in all the theories and latest trends of education and ELT

7. Technologyisthebesttoolforteacherdevelopment

8. Succesfulexperiences and new ideas in the ELT fieldmightcontributetostrenghtenthebilingualprograms in Colombia.

10. Traditional Learning vs New Learning <Video> Traditional learning vs new learning

11. TEACHERS!ARE YOU PREPARED?

12. The Networked Teacher Image by Dr Alec Couros – University of Regina

13. “The information revolution requires a matching education revolution” Institute for Learning and Research Technology M.A Andres Atehortua A.

14. A Paradigm Shift? M.A Andres Atehortua A.

15. Problem 1: isolation

16. Problem 2: Change? Charles Kettering – "The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress."

19. Learning: a never-endingprocess <Video> The Learning Society

20. 21st Century Pedagogy Cathy Higham, Cambridge University Press, 2007

21. WEB 2.0 Wordle.net

22. global connections

23. Personal Learning Network

24. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76088705@N00/1818079605 Where do I start?

25. Get connected yourself (before you facilitate other educators and students getting connected) Vicki Davis, aka “The Cool Cat Teacher” You can start by……………………….. The 1st Step

26. making personal connections

27. forming groups

28. making personal contributions

29. making personal contributions

30. constantly connecting

31. investing in collaborations

32. Colombian English teachers on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Colombian-English-Teachers-Network/111020816035

33. who’s in your network?

35. Virtualcolleagues

36. Build personal relationships

37. Connect on an individual level

38. Expand your network

40. Professional networking join the conversation

41. But a Network isn’t just following You should CONTRIBUTE! http://www.flickr.com/photos/milivoj/2166043959/

42. Tomorrow’s Connected Teacher <Video> Build Your Personal Learning Network

43. 21st Century Learners: Lifelong learners Can learn how to learn Independent learners Metacognitive Intrinsically motivated Focus on self improvement Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/akaicker/38149570/

44. TEACHERS!ARE YOU READY FOR THE 21st CENTURY?

45. Invitation to…….. Work as a Team

46. ThankYou ! Omar Andres Atehortua Teacher Trainer – ELT Consultant www.colombianenglishteachers.net E-mail: andresath@yahoo.com

47. Acknowledgments Some of theslidesweretakenfromthepresentation: The 21st Century Educatorby Kim Cofino