Best practices and tools for hybrid education shared by national and international experts were among the main topics exposed in the National Meeting of Teachers 2021 from Tec de Monterrey.
In the Eighth edition This annual event also shared strategies for the continuity of the Tec21 model, themes of training, expectations of conscious return and the prize Inspirational Teacher 2021.
On CONNECT We share with you the most outstanding topics that were shared during this meeting.
1. The new role of the teacher in hybrid education
The Author Y educador Michael B. Horn reflected on the hybrid future of EducationAfter the COVID-19 pandemic, the face-to-face and virtual formats were mixed.
“For the first time we have the chance to support us from the technology to deliver much of the information that changes the use of teachers’ time.
“The question now is: ‘Which is the best use of face time?’” questioned the senior strategist at Guild Education during his keynote called The Future of Hybrid Learning.
The speaker shared some tips for Tec teachers in order to take advantage of hybrid models What use in students the free time that technology gives; put together a robust learning system and be a guide to facilitate experiences and dialogues.
2. Take change to the hybrid model as a move
During his keynote lecture, on the third day of activities, Roberto Rosler, dAcademic Director of the Educating Association for Human Development, noted that the migration of teachers to a hybrid environment it is similar to experiencing a move.
“We are changing from traditional classrooms to hybrid classrooms; like any move, it can be a very stressful event or an amazing adventure ”, he pondered.
The professor specialized in neuroscience, answered 4 basic questions that are carried out in a move and that today, teachers have to ask themselves before a new reality in their teaching work.
“If we move to hybridity, What should we keep, throw away, replace or acquire in our teaching practice?“, said the speaker.
3. Develop networking in the hybrid model
Julia Freeland explained that one of the biggest challenges for teachers is that they must ensure that students access networks valuable of renowned teachers, peers and actors in their areas.
On the panel The power of networking and connectivity, Freeland said that the hybrid classroom must be structure to put these relationships within reach.
“When we teach we must deliberately rethink the way we are connecting our students to these networks ”, asked the director of educational research at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation.
“Must prepare to our students with the competencies to enter the working market, but we also have to be thinking about the connections to which they have access”, he pondered.
4. This is how Tec prepares the education of the future
José Escamilla, associate director for the Institute for the Future of Education at Tec de Monterrey, shared the challenges of online education after the pandemic and how it seeks to innovate to face them.
Escalate some of these challenges like the digital gap, the creation of micro credentials, the personalized learning and centered on the student, well-being and financial challenges, among others.
“Now that we are in the middle of this pandemic, it has become clear to us that we need educational innovation to do many things.
“For example, bring education to all the people disconnected from the internet and disconnected from learning. It has become around half of the world’s students ”, Escamilla commented.
The Institute for the Future of Education It is a center with which they seek to generate, transfer and disseminate knowledge about educational innovation.
“Now that we are in the middle of this pandemic, it has become clear to us that we need educational innovation to do many things.- José Escamilla.”
5. Promote the ccommunication and feedback in hybridity
Tec professors Patricia Guzmán and Claudia Rodríguez shared ideas and advice for improve interaction with students in the hybrid environment, given the challenges generated by the pandemic.
“Have a well-defined communication and feedback plan, and to be close to students to know what is happening with them it has become very important”, Dr. Guzmán commented.
Meanwhile, Professor Rodríguez said that in this plan, teachers must identify students’ emotions, show a attitude of empathy and create a dynamic environment and equitable among students.
“Is about generate good relations between the teacher and the students so that they can be developed regardless of their status “the teacher pointed out.
The teachers suggest fostering a positive feedback via tasks that develop students’ thinking, strengthen your self appraisal, motivate the student and identify and highlight your strengths.
6. Educate and inspire during the pandemic
Three teachers from Tec de Monterrey and two teachers from PrepaTec were awarded nationally with the Inspirational Teacher Award 2021, for highlighting in his teaching work during 2020, the year of the pandemic.
The professors of campus Monterrey Roberto Ponce and Beatriz González, professors from the Monterrey campus; Y Joel huegel, from the Guadalajara campus, received the distinction, in the professional degree.
And the teachers were recognized for their work in high school Jeannie Kukutschka, from PrepaTec Santa Catarina; Y Patricia Picazarriby PrepaTec Ciudad Juárez.
“You are a great source of pride for Tecnológico de Monterrey. They are a great role model (…) it is evident that for you being a teacher goes beyond a profession. It has to do with vocation and passion ”, He said David garza, rector and executive president of Tec, in congratulating the winners.
The National Meeting of Teachers
The Eighth edition This annual event was held virtually and was attended by around 6 thousand 500 professional and postgraduate professors from the 26 campuses and the Tec’s National Schools.
Teachers participated in analysis tables on the implementation of Flexible Digital Model, workshops Y Master lectures on hybrid teaching offered by leaders and experts in different areas of education.
David Garza, rector and executive president of Tec, thanked all the teachers for all the work this year.
“At Tec de Monterrey we excel thanks to that enthusiasm Y dedication that all of you have put. Thank you for your commitment and I invite you to continue with that great passion in the work of educating leaders who will transform our country“, He said.
The National Meeting of Teachers it took place from July 5 to 8 virtually.
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