Here's how you can regain motivation after a setback in your educational technology career.

In my experience working with schools, I've often observed that many institutions struggle to identify the right edtech tools to meet their needs. Schools frequently juggle between various tools, often attributing their unmet objectives to a particular tool rather than understanding the broader issues at play. This leads to a cycle of trial and error, causing frustration and inefficiencies. One common challenge I’ve also observed is the tendency for schools to prioritize tools that streamline administrative tasks over those that enhance teaching and learning. While administrative efficiency is important, the primary focus should always be on creating a safer, more effective learning environment for students.

Regaining motivation after a setback in your educational technology career involves a few key steps. First, reflect on the setback to understand what went wrong and what you can learn from it. Set new, achievable goals to rebuild your confidence. Seek support from mentors or colleagues who can offer advice and encouragement. Engage in professional development to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry trends. Celebrate small victories along the way to maintain a positive outlook and rekindle your passion for your career.

As someone who works with a Google for Education partner, I’ve experienced firsthand the numerous support systems available, which have been invaluable in navigating the challenges of educational technology. The professional development partners forums, monthly briefings, and collaborations with other partners provide a wealth of knowledge and resources. Additionally, having a dedicated partner advisor to consult with during issues or periods of burnout has been particularly helpful.

As people within the Google for Education ecosystem , feedbacks are gathered from teachers around the world and submitted to Google. Many of these suggestions have been implemented, resulting in new features like Practice Sets in Google Classroom. This collaborative approach ensures that the tools evolve to meet the real needs of educators worldwide and unique to individual country, and district education.

No dinâmico mundo da Tecnologia Educacional (TE), reveses e desafios são inevitáveis na jornada profissional. É normal sentir-se desanimado e desmotivado após um período difícil, mas lembre-se: a motivação é como uma bússola, guiando-o de volta ao seu caminho e impulsionando-o a alcançar seus objetivos.