A presentation by George Couros on some of the things that are looked for in new teachers. Also discussing digital footprint and identity.

1. Preparing For a Future
in Education
A Presentation for New Teachers

2. Goals of the presentation
• To discuss characteristics of a strong
educator.
• To discuss digital footprints of new
educators to the profession and how they
could affect job opportunities.

3. What I look for in a
teacher
Based upon:
W h a t M a k e s a M a s t e r Te a c h e r ?
http://bit.ly/masterteacher

4. Connects with
kids first

5. Teaches Kids First;
Curriculum Second
http://www.flickr.com/photos/epsos/4929687589/

6. Ensures that they
draw relevance to
the curriculum
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/5428975119/

7. Works with students to
develop a love of learning
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
mrsannino/4753375856/

8. Interview Question
Are all consequences the same for each
action in your classroom? Why or why
not?

9. Embodies lifelong
learning
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/midiman/72820476/

10. Ensures that character
education is an essential
part of learning
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/midiman/72820476/

11. Passionate about the
content they teach
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
missrogue/634682534/

12. They have strong
communication skills
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aturkus/2569696486/

13. A master teacher is a “school
teacher”
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesnaruke/959361822/

14. Interview Question
Do you believe in a rewards system
and/or honours? Why or why not?

15. What mark are you (not) leaving?

16. My Process

19. Always be aware

22. What does your
profile look like?
My Process

23. Don’t do this

24. The Positives

26. Why would you network?
Model to students appropriate use.
Learn from others all around the world.
Reflection.

27. Final Thoughts
From: http://
www.flickr.com/photos/
mikelay/3608958161/

28. Don’t teach the way you were taught;
teach the way the students learn.
From: http://
www.flickr.com/photos/
wfryer/1013633841/

29. Connect with kids. Connect with
educators. Connect.

30. Love what you do.

31. Contact Me
Twitter - @gcouros Email - gcouros@psd70.ab.ca
Blog - georgecouros.ca Email - georgecouros@gmail.com

32. Resources
What Makes a Master Teacher -
http://bit.ly/masterteacher
Possible Interview Questions for
Teachers http://bit.ly/f0qpcg
A Collection for "New Teachers"
http://bit.ly/hgyoHK
A Collection on "Teachers and
Facebook" http://bit.ly/gjwAQT