No matter where I was at in my profession, something has actually constantly remained the same. Ive always found that innovation can be an incredible aid in both teaching and knowing.

As an instructor, I saw how much time it took to browse for and find out about brand-new classroom tech. And now, Im helping to establish technology for other teachers.

Getting the right tools in trainees hands

Louis Shanafelt, EquatIO Product Manager/Evangelist, TexthelpLouis Shanafelt is the EquatIO Product Manager/Evangelist for Texthelp, which is a market leader in literacy and STEM software. In 2 years at Texthelp, he has acted as the liaison between the marketing group, sales staff, development team, and Texthelps customers who assist drive the EquatIO product roadmap. Prior to this role, he invested 20 years operating in a big metropolitan district as a teacher & & district administrator. His teaching experience began at the primary level & & eventually he transitioned to secondary mathematics. He has actually likewise delivered many hours of expert development to thousands of instructors on educational best practices utilizing innovation. He completed his education career as an educational designer building online learning modules for teachers in the district for which he worked.

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And now, Im assisting to develop technology for other instructors.

When you think of education, standard images might enter your mind. You may think of a trainee composing with a pencil or a teacher at the front of the class. However with digital tools, teachers can “flip” the classroom. Rather of standing at the front of the space, instructors can assist trainees as they utilize their digital tools. This provides trainees an opportunity to receive feedback from their teacher. It likewise provides a chance to interact during class time and improve upon their learning. It even gives students the chance to view and end up being knowledgeable about their next days lesson in the house.

Instead of standing at the front of the room, instructors can assist students as they utilize their digital tools. He has likewise provided numerous hours of professional development to thousands of instructors on training finest practices utilizing innovation. He completed his education career as a training designer building online learning modules for teachers in the district for which he worked.