Instilling Lifelong Learning as a Generation X Teacher

Gen Xers was born between 1965 and 1980 and grew up in the era of new technology (Valued Options, n.d). Their relationship with their digital technology will have a positive impact on the development of their educational practice. By reviewing that Google and YouTube were made by Generation X (Grimes, 2011, pp. 1-3), the generation gap between 2000 and Generation X can be minimized. These tools enable lifelong learning by offering the ability to browse and research topics from anywhere (Howell, 2012, p.

Teaching is a lifelong learning process. There is always something to learn when you are a teacher. As the world always changes with changes in curriculum and educational technology, it is up to the teacher to decide to catch up with it. A teacher who is always willing to spend more money to learn will be an effective and successful teacher. The most effective tool that teachers can use is their imagination. Especially in many states the common core learning criteria are incorporated into the curriculum so teachers need to come up with their own way to make creative and student involved in learning. Many teachers say that these standards bring all the creativity and learning fun, so the teacher is looking for an imaginative way to make learning fun again.

When the winners were announced, singer-songwriter and co-founder John Legend said: "The LRNG Innovator Challenge is based on the fact that young people benefit from their interests with the help of fellows and mentors who have meaningful and creative work for them.Time and Space In the coming 15 months , LRNG's innovator develops, experiments and shares promising teacher support strategies and solutions to learn about the future without crossing the border and boundaries across the classroom walls Throughout the design process these educators Will benefit from the rich experience of co-founder NWP to support teacher's leadership through regional and national networks.

Raise interest and burn passion: 2017 LRNG Innovator Challenge opens with 10 national awards