The learning ecosystem is expanding.

New forms of “school” are proliferating.

New educator roles will be invented in order to create learner-centered ecosystems.

Possible new roles for the catch all term 'teacher'.

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1/ Learning Pathway Designer

Curator of learning journeys.

Works with students, parents, and learning journey mentors to
- set learning goals
- track students’ progress and pacing
- model activities that support learning experiences aligned with competencies
2/ Competency Tracker

Codifies the value of learning experiences by adding “learning nutrient labels” like subject matter, core concept, level, and standard.

This information helps learners design learning pathways and customised “school” experiences.
3/ Pop-Up Reality Producer

Builds on game strategies for maximising engagement.

Creates transmedia curriculum that surrounds the learner, integrating play and learning into a seamless experience of inquiry and growth, helping students pursue their learning passions.
4/ Social Innovation Portfolio Director

Connects student problem-based learning groups with local community challenges.

Supports students in becoming transformation agents in their own communities by linking their education to tangible change and impact.
5/ Learning Naturalist

Designs assessment protocols that capture evidence of learning in students’ diverse learning environments and contexts.

Combines qual and quant analyses of observable behaviours to discern patterns of behaviour and make meaning of learner performance.
6/ Micro-credential Analyst

Verifies, rates and communicates the rigour of micro-credentials – mechanisms for demonstrating mastery of discrete skills and concepts – in increasingly unbundled learning ecosystems.
7/ Data Steward

Protects learner privacy and grows the value of learners’ personal data for both learning ecosystems and learners.

Maintains broader education data system integrity and effective application through purposeful analytics.
The diversification of educator roles will hopefully bring about:

- growing diverse talent pool
- personalised learning
- ecosystem interconnections
- increased learning rigour
This thread is based on Exploring The Future Education Workforce written by @katprince for @knowledgeworks

knowledgeworks.org/resources/futu…

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h/t @showerfeelings

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h/t @Kpaxs

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