Learning From Other Teachers
One of my favorite things about being an educator is how willing teachers are to help one another. Whether it's through TeacherTok, Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), blogs, or social media groups, there is always someone sharing a new lesson idea, classroom management tip, or activity that worked well in their classroom. I've found so many creative ideas from other educators online, and it's amazing how generous people can be when it comes to sharing what they've learned.
This week's readings on intellectual property made me think more about where those ideas come from and the importance of giving credit when it's due. Sometimes a resource or activity gets shared so many times that it's hard to know who originally created it. As the EdTech Ambassador at my school, I often share technology tools and ideas with other teachers, so this topic felt especially relevant. It reminded me that while collaboration is one of the best parts of education, it's also important to recognize the time and effort that goes into creating resources. At the end of the day, I think the online education community is at its best when we're learning from one another while also respecting the work that others have shared.
This week's readings on intellectual property made me think more about where those ideas come from and the importance of giving credit when it's due. Sometimes a resource or activity gets shared so many times that it's hard to know who originally created it. As the EdTech Ambassador at my school, I often share technology tools and ideas with other teachers, so this topic felt especially relevant. It reminded me that while collaboration is one of the best parts of education, it's also important to recognize the time and effort that goes into creating resources. At the end of the day, I think the online education community is at its best when we're learning from one another while also respecting the work that others have shared.
Reference
Dennen, V. P. (2016). Ownership of digital course artifacts: Who can access and use your words, images, sounds, and clicks? The Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 17(4), 5–19.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree that teachers are willing to share their materials. Even though I was a teacher from another country, teachers always shared their know-how, materials, and classroom management tips! I also shared some materials I have developed on an online platform for teachers. I think this culture allows novice teachers to feel more comfortable!
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