Technology has done a tremendous amount for our ability to collaborate and connect with others in both professionals and personal settings. When I think back to the way schools were run when I was a student it's amazing to see the differences, from the way the front office collected attendance to the way we communicate and share information about our classrooms. Technology has allowed teachers to share strategies, curriculum, best practices, along with a million other valuable pieces of information that improve our ability to be quality educators.
In addition to the use of technology, the ability to work collaboratively in a face to face setting is extremely valuable. The opportunity to attend trainings, conferences, workshops and meet actual people and shake their hand is a form of networking that will always be important. Attending a conference or training gives people the opportunity to share ideas and create lasting connections that can lead to greater collaboration in the future. Using good old fashioned networking is an important part of becoming a well rounded professional. When a relationship can be formed with a face to face meeting, the collaboration can continue through the use of technology after the conference is over.
In addition to the use of technology, the ability to work collaboratively in a face to face setting is extremely valuable. The opportunity to attend trainings, conferences, workshops and meet actual people and shake their hand is a form of networking that will always be important. Attending a conference or training gives people the opportunity to share ideas and create lasting connections that can lead to greater collaboration in the future. Using good old fashioned networking is an important part of becoming a well rounded professional. When a relationship can be formed with a face to face meeting, the collaboration can continue through the use of technology after the conference is over.
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