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Learning and Growing Together: The Power of Conferences to Ignite Personal and Professional Growth with Christine Feenstra, Executive Director of CUE
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As technology revolutionizes industries worldwide, education is no exception. Integrating technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for students and educators. However, the lack of women in tech leadership often creates hurdles unique to implementing technology in education.
In this special episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, we are joined by Christine Feenstra, Executive Director at CUE, a national education association serving thousands of educators. Join us as Alex and Bob think back to their years as tech directors and discuss the power of conferences to amplify personal and professional growth. They delve into the benefits of attending conferences and emphasize the value of finding community and learning from your peers. They share their insights on how to get the most out of the conference experience. They also provide practical tips for mentoring new team members to ensure they make the most of the investment made in sending them to conferences.
Some of the talking points of the episode include:
- The history and mission of CUE
- Christine’s commitment to enhancing the professional development of teachers
- How to Build a professional community at conferences
- The state of educational technology in schools
- The importance of integrating mentorship and inclusivity in teaching
- Successful strategies and examples of integrating technology into education
- Bob and Alex’s tips for getting you out of your comfort zone
Christine stands at the forefront of education technology as the executive director of CUE, where she spearheads initiatives that foster a community for educators who want to integrate technology intentionally into the classroom. Her journey in this field is marked by a profound commitment to enhancing learning experiences and teacher professional development. Before her tenure at CUE, Christine's career spanned various influential roles across a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, and child development.
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