In India a teacher is placed at highest pedestal. To become teacher you need to do graduation and then training. With the change in time and increasing role of technology there are variety of opportunities available for teachers in market. Mothers who wish to do job from sitting at home they also have an opportunity to use their skill and earn while taking care of their babies within the four walls of their houses. So they can spend their quality time with kids. Technology has brought revolution in teaching role of teacher and ways of teaching has entirely changed. Market has opened gates for techno savvy teachers in different realms. let us see what are the alternatives available.
Instructional technology specialist: This post involves developing project plans for implementing a range of instructional technologies,evaluating new and emerging technologies and their ability to meet both teaching and learning needs, educational technology initiatives like flipped classrooms/blended learning, iPads for teaching and learning, and active learning classrooms, planning, organising, and leading workshops for faculty and students in the use of specific instructional technologies.
Corporate Trainer: The job of a corporate trainer is to help improve the performance skills (soft or hard skills) of the employees of a corporation. The job description of a corporate trainer can range from: Delivering classroom training, assisting in coordination and delivery of new hire training programmes, including some coaching and training on certain topics and tasks, collaborating with sales leadership to identify, recommend, and implement training solutions that maximize organisational efficiencies and performance.
learning consultant: These people design and deploy the global learning competency/behaviour based roadmap for employees and leaders at all levels. The job description for the same is — designing learning roadmap based on core and key competencies to accelerate employee’s and organisational performance aligned with short and long term business goal
Instructional designer: He is someone who is the practice of creating instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing. The job description is to work collaboratively with faculty and instructional designers, utilising state-of-the-art technology to produce engaging online courses. Even different countries are looking for mentors. Trends are changing and teachers are agent of change. Days are not far when classrooms will not be needed. Technology is making learning dynamic.
(The writer is Dr Neelima Kamrah, Registrar KIIT College, Delhi-Gurgaon)