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The 100 Best Twitter Tools For Teachers (2012 Edition) Slidestaxx - create amazing social media slideshows. Share My Lesson - Free K-12 Teacher Resources Aligned to Common Core State Standards. 10 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have. This past January I wrote "10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have" and I have decided to modify it for the "10 Tech Skills Every Educator Should Have". Here's my list. Overall, educators need to understand some basics about technology and that it is not a be-all-end-all solution to everything in a classroom. Technology can help teachers differentiate and provide new experiences for their students. Technology can also help students better understand a concept and provide extra help for them. Educators need to start with good pedagogy and lesson objectives and activities and then look for technology that can enhance those lessons, improve teaching and learning, and help students learn.

The How's, Why's and Value of Educational Technology 1. UPDATED thanks to a great comment below.2. 3. 4. 5. UPDATED thanks to a great comment below.6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Bonus: 11. What do you think are the top tech skills educators need to know? Related: My Favorite Resources for Students and Educators. Top 30 Technology Teacher Blogs List- All The Best Technology Teacher Blogs | Accelerated Degree Programs.