In this episode of the Teacher Fellows Podcast, we are excited to welcome two distinguished guests from the Jordan School District: Kiera Beddes and Kelli Cannon. Both are digital teaching and learning specialists, UCET Board Members, and Teacher Fellows! Kiera Beddes, the current president of the Utah Coalition for Education Technology (UCET), is passionate about professional organizations that support educators. She emphasizes the importance of these organizations in helping educators grow, providing a safety net during challenging times, and making educators feel more comfortable and proficient with classroom technology. Kelli Cannon, another dedicated educator, and UCET board member, shares Kiera's enthusiasm for professional organizations. She discusses overcoming technology stereotypes and labels, such as "technology immigrants," "technology natives," and "technology heirs." She believes that technology can be the equalizer, it puts everyone on a level playing field. Join us in this engaging episode as we dive into how professional organizations create spaces for learning and growth, offer vital support systems, and ultimately help us better support our students.
LAYOUT:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:07 Overview of Professional Organizations
03:02 Deep Dive into UCET
04:16 The Role of Technology in Education
11:17 Personal Experiences and Stereotypes
15:02 Benefits of Joining Professional Organizations
19:04 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
23:57 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information
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