Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff speaks with educator, coach, and co-author of the new book “https://amzn.to/3A0hi5i (Environment Science for Grades 6-12)” from ISTE Books, James Fester. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) In This Episode ... What is Project Based Learning? What isn’t Project Based Learning? The difference between focusing on the End Point and the Journey The Importance of Authentic Learning Shifting to a “Learner-Centered” Environment PBL and Distance Learning Understanding how to create a Call to Action Getting Started with Project Based Learning What is the role of the coach in this process? Advice for Coaches in the 2021-22 School Year Be willing to jump in along with your teachers! Let them know that they are not alone Give Grace and recognize that sometimes no matter how brilliant an idea is … if it’s not the right time … it’s just not the right time. Don’t give up on it. Ask Questions to your teachers What’s on your mind? What is challenging you! About our Guests James Fester James Fester is a teacher, educational consultant and instructional coach who helps teachers harness the power of authentic, experiential, technology-infused approaches to classroom instruction. He works as a project-based learning consultant for PBLWorks, the industry leader in providing high-quality professional development for teachers and schools. Additionally, he has collaborated with organizations such as National Geographic, Google, and the National Park Service on educational initiatives. His writing has been featured on well-known educational sites such as Getting Smart, TEDex, Edutopia, and KQED. Links of Interest https://www.festeredu.com/ (https://www.festeredu.com/) @saintfester Jorge Valenzuela Jorge Valenzuela is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and the lead coach at https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/ (Lifelong Learning Defined). Jorge's extensive experience as a facilitator of professional development has taken him all over the country where he regularly works with teachers to develop their project-based learning knowledge integrated with STEM and SEL. His book Rev Up Robotics and its companion jump start guide Ready, Set, Robotics! are available from ISTE, and his next book, which explores his Equity and SEL Integration Framework, is forthcoming from Solution Tree. Links of Interest https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/ (https://www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/) @jorgedoesPBL About the Book Environmental science (ES) education is essential to providing students with opportunities for hands-on investigations to find solutions to complex environmental problems. But the recent COVID-19 crisis has dramatically curtailed student access to ES-focused experiences, particularly affecting students of color and those from low-income communities. At the same time, changes in pollution and air quality levels, as well as a resurgence of wildlife, have created new avenues for students to connect with the revitalized world through technology and social-emotional...

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What does Project Based Learning Look Like in Hybrid Classrooms?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff welcomes Greenville K-8 Virtual School educator Emily Strickland and Kelli Recher, from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) onto the podcast to discuss Ignite My Future in School (IMFIS) program. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) In This Episode ... Welcome Emily About Emily’s School Leadership Council for Discovery Education Learning Leader for Ignite My Future Welcome Kelli Recher (RECKER) About Tata Consultancy Services Ignite My Future In Schools Program Ignite My Future in School (IMFIS) was created in partnership with Discovery Education to empower educators to teach computational thinking, which are the critical skills that help students solve real-life problems and challenges by expressing them in a way that computers can solve. Program Goals What is the Ignite My Future in School Program? Created in September 2017 Empowering 20,000 teachers and 1 million students 353 school districts 50 States California, Texas, New York, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey The Importance of teaching students about computational thinking. What is it? Why is it important? Makes up 67% of all project new STEM jobs More than 500,000 open computing Jobs in the US Unfortunately, only 45% of high schools currently teach computer science What do beginning lessons look like? What grades should we begin teaching computational thinking? Examples of computational thinking What resources are available to educators to support the curriculum? Once a student is fluent in Computational Thinking … what could their next learning pathway be? Why should school districts partner with the Ignite My Future In Schools Program? IMFIS combines the best of digital content, lesson plans, career vignettes, and professional learning to help teachers prepare students for future careers. The program offers educators instructional resources and year-round curriculum support. Ignite My Future In Schools Learning Leaders Network 246 Educators Free Teacher-Driven community of like-minded individuals Sharing Resources How did the Learning Leaders Network start? The importance of having this community as a teacher The Global Innovations Program The Pandemic How to teach Computational Thinking while hybrid learning Creating a community during a pandemic How to keep Ignite My Future alive during the pandemic? How to keep students engaged? How did activities change? What is this year going to be like for you and your students? What is the future for computational thinking curriculum and projects? What should the role of a coach be when supporting teachers who are working with edtech companies and programs? About our Guests Emily Strickland is an educator for Greenville K-8 Virtual School in Greenville, SC as the Middle level Math Interventionist. Through this role, she helps motivate students to love mathematics...

Instructional Coaching through Computational Thinking

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome podcaster, administrator, and author Josh Stamper on the program to discuss the importance of coaches being seen as leaders in their school districts. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic How do we define Leadership inside of our school buildings? What do/should we be looking for when selecting our school leaders? What is the role of the Instructional Coach in the world of school leadership? What types of leadership roles should we be expecting from our coaches? What should the role of the coach be when active in a building’s leadership council? What is the one key thing that all coaches must have with the teachers they work with to be effective leaders? If a coach is not comfortable in a leadership role, what can they do to improve their confidence in themselves and in the position? How can an Instructional Coach lead the transformation of classrooms … especially this year? Advice for anyone in a leadership role this year when working with so many variables? About our Guest: Josh Stamper Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Joshua never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach or administrator. His struggles as a student spawned a passion to change the education model, push the boundaries of traditional learning, and explore new innovative ideas. Joshua has been a middle school Assistant Principal in North Texas for the past eight years, where he's served at four campuses in two school districts. In addition to his current administrative position, Joshua is the host of Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, an author, leadership coach, education presenter, and Podcast Network Manager for the Teach Better Team. Joshua lives in the Dallas, TX area with his wife and five children. You can stay connected by following https://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper (@Joshua__Stamper) on Twitter and Instagram, or by visiting his website https://www.joshstamper.com/ (www.joshstamper.com). Links of Interest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper (@Joshua__Stamper) (@Joshua__Stamper) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper/?hl=en (@Joshua__Stamper) (@Joshua__Stamper) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/) Aspire Podcast: http://www.joshstamper.com (joshstamper.com) Team Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teachbetterteam (@teachbetterteam) Team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteam (@teachbetterteam) Team LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teachbetterteam (https://www.linkedin.com/company/teachbetterteam) Aspire to Lead Book: https://amzn.to/3Cqz8Qj (https://amzn.to/3Cqz8Qj) Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach...

Should Instructional Coaches be seen as School Leaders?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan sit down with educator Keturah Proctor to discuss the importance of supporting teachers both for curricular and controversial conversations with students. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic If the role of an Instructional Coach is to support the teaching of curricular topics, should coaches be in a position to be supportive of all curricular topics? Should coaches be involved in planning lessons with teachers around difficult and controversial topics that they themselves may or may not feel comfortable discussing? How do we encourage our teachers to reach out to coaches when planning the instruction of difficult and controversial topics? Examples of Controversial Topics that might face coaches: Religious Conversations Political Conversations Family-based Conversations Covid / Health based Conversations Conversations about Race How can teachers and coaches navigate their way through these topics without putting themselves or their believes in the conversation? Should teachers be teaching what the community wants and how the community wants, or should they be teaching to a district-approved curriculum? Tips for navigating teaching these difficult topics and doing so effectively What it means for teachers to be truly inclusive in the classroom How to effectively listen to students, what they want to learn, and how to let them lead in the classroom How to center different students’ lived experiences in teachers’ curriculum and instruction practices What should the role of coaches be during the teaching of controversial topics? Co-Teaching vs Modeling vs Sitting in the Back About our Guest: Keturah Proctor Keturah Proctor has over 20 years of experience in education advocating for students through an Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist lens. Her work in the role of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & District Curriculum Coordinator, as well as her work as a Regional Equity Professional Development Facilitator, has positioned Ms. Proctor to support focused instruction and guidance in the following areas: Unpacking Anti-Racist Theories and Pedagogy, Developing Social Justice Units of Study, Establishing Foundational Understandings of Anti-Racism and Social Justice work for school communities, and Formalizing the Racial Equity work within School Buildings. Her work centers the lived experiences of students while also focusing on cultivating authentic relationships with students, families, and community members. Ms. Proctor is also an Education Ambassador for the National Public Education Support Fund and is a Community Activist. Links of Interest Twitter: https://twitter.com/kproctor1517 (https://twitter.com/kproctor1517) EDUTwitters to Follow on these Topics: Chris Emdin @Chris_E310 Gholdy Mohammed @GholdyM Center for Antiracist Education @antiracist_ed Cornelius Minor @MisterMinor NYU Metro Center @metronyu Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter:...

How To You Coach Your Teachers Through Controversial Conversations?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social Media The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@)https://twitter.com/sv314dws (sv314dws) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The Jeff Bradbury Show (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com)) Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE! [convertkit form=1044050] For More Information: https://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (https://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

Formative Assessments using Google Apps!

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic The Importance of Building Relationships through Listening and asking Questions Breaking down Educational Strategies Mathematics STEM Literacy The Importance of knowing Strategies vs knowing Tools How can coaches use the book to support their students? Helping teachers find the “Why?” Should teachers have their own IEP’s? The Four Big Questions of Instructional Coaching What do you think went really well? (Why?) What do you wish you could have done differently? (Why?) What would you consider changing? (Why?) Where do you want to be in the next week, month, etc (Why?) Building an Intentional Inclusive Design to Lessons The Do’s and Don’ts of Innovative Lesson Design About our Guests Christopher Bugaj http://chrisbugaj.com (Christopher Bugaj) is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts http://attipscast.com (The A.T.TIPSCAST), a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the http://talkingwithtech.org (Talking With Tech) podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. He co‐produces and co‐authors the http://nightlightstories.net (Night Light Stories) podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co‐written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and https://www.amazon.com/New-Assistive-Tech-Learning-Awesome/dp/1564846881 (The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All). Karen Janowski Karen Janowski is an assistive and educational technology consultant, and a former adjunct professor at Simmons College in Boston. She presents both locally and nationally about the importance of using ubiquitous technologies that remove the obstacles to learning for all learners, and is a passionate advocate for Inclusive Learning and UDL. She’s an EdCampBoston and EdCampAccess organizer, co-moderates #ATchat on Twitter and has blogged at http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/ (teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com) since 2005. Janowski is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions Inc. in Massachusetts, which provides assistive technology (AT) and augmented or alternative communication (AAC) professional development, coaching, consultations and assessments throughout the Greater Boston area. Mike Marotta Mike Marotta is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey. He’s also adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches master’s courses in assistive technology and UDL. Marotta serves on the Center for Accessible Educational Materials (CAST) and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems...

Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Instructional Coaches to Jumpstart Digital Learning in Today’s Classrooms

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome Ashley McBride, author of https://amzn.to/38AvGWq (EdTech Coaching Primer) as we talk about the state of and role of coaching in today’s schools. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic The current state of coaching Roles from 2019 ISTE Standards for Coaches Change Agent Connected Learner Collaborator Learning Designer Professional Learning Facilitator Data-Driven Decision Maker Digital Citizen Advocate Finding the right fit for the coach, school, district, admin to work effectively together Coaching is often misunderstood and not utilize in the most efficient manner Establish Vision Technology Plans at the state, district, local level Instructional Technology Goals How do you respond and tackle that vision and accomplish the goals? Measure where you are by gathering data, focus on what the school’s wanted to work on to develop a plan. Digital Learning Progress Rubric MTAC – Media Technology Advisory Committee to pull together data Work on getting superintendent and principal support for the development of these plans . Approaches to Coaching Building Relationships Finding “empty” spaces to strike up conversations Coaching Cycles Creating Impactful Professional Learning Observations and coaching cycles allow you to see trends in the school Focus on strategies, ideas, pedagogy first then share possible tools Supporting Teachers Co-Planning Modeling Co-Teaching Using Data as a Coach Process of Writing the Book Need for structure and guide of what a coach should be doing. Advocacy for coaches in each school and making sure that teachers have support Be there for your teachers, engage them, and don’t let them lose what they have learned in the area of EdTech to make them successful this school year! About our Guest: Ashley McBride Dr. Ashley McBride is currently the Digital Learning Initiative Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Prior to taking on this role, she spent her career working with students and other educators as a secondary English teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and director of technology. In her work, she has designed and implemented professional learning that supports educators and their understanding of digital teaching and learning practices. Additionally, she has led district-wide initiatives that help promote the effective integration of technology for students. McBride is a COSN Certified Educational Technology Leader and in 2020 earned her doctorate in educational technology from Central Michigan University. She also serves as a board member for the North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES) and is an adjunct professor in Central Michigan University’s Masters in Learning, Design, and Technology program. You can connect with her on Twitter through her handle @aplusedtech. Links of Interest (Ashley Social Links) Website: https://edtechcoachingprimer.com/...

What does an ISTE Standards Based Coaching System Look Like?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome Jamie Wright a longtime tech coach and a colleague from NCCE. We have a conversation about building relationships with teachers and how to do that with intentionality. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic What is your word for this school year as you hit the ground running? Susan – Intentionality with building relationships with teachers Quick Coaching Conversations to Build Relationships Conversation with administrators as the year begins to establish expectations. Put yourself out there and make friends with teachers from the start. Don’t start out by talking “business”. Develop a personal rapport; make them trust you and connect with you before “slamming” them with technology. The Importance of attending grade level or subject area planning Ask for those schedules. Don’t be afraid to walk in and “crash” the party. Observe the conversation to drive the resources and materials that you share so they are more meaningful instead of just pulling tools and training topics out of left field. Developing one to one relationships Be authentic and honest Don’t be afraid to mess up in front of them and admit you don’t know everything right away. Treat them professionally and be patient with their knowledge level Build the teachers’ confidence through motivation and encouragement Providing concise info and limiting when you send it About our Guest: Jamie Wright Jamie is a 20 year veteran of public education with 15 of those years in the classroom at the middle and high school levels, and the rest as a Technology Integration Coach.  She’s a an ISTE Certified Educator, an MIE Expert, a Nearpod Pionear, and an EdPuzzle Coach.  She’s also a Harry Potter and Star Wars loving travel junkie. Links of Interest Website @jamiewrightTIC Facebook Anything else? Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social Media The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@)https://twitter.com/sv314dws (sv314dws) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by...

The Importance of Forming Strong Relationships with Your Teachers: Featuring Jamie Wright

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan discuss the importance of starting the school year off on the right foot by having strategic ways to interact with teachers and administrators in your buildings. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic Hallway Conversations Keep things simple Keep things personal … not business (non techie) Build rapport; find something in common – Get to know them and vice versa Introduction Email Introduce yourself and your role What do you do … what do you not do? What can you help with? How do teachers get in contact with you? Inviting yourself to Department Meetings / Staff Meetings Learn what is going on in the classroom and encouraging them to include you in the conversation. Being a Fly on the Wall in Classrooms Get a feel for the teacher’s presentation style, use of equipment, use of online tools. Be interested in what the students are doing. Introduction Newsletter Start with an Introduction Email Work your way into the curricular content Keep your newsletters full of value that will help them be successful in their classrooms Give them carrots Keyboard Shortcuts Did you know Favorite Chrome Extension Non-Threatening Website Start small with an introductory page with your roles as a coach. Slowly add items as you get a feel for the curriculum they are teaching and the tech needs they ask about. Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social Media The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@)https://twitter.com/sv314dws (sv314dws) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube...

How To Effectively Engage Your Teachers During the First Week of School

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan discuss 3 critical things that tech coaches should be doing before the school year begins. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) 3 Ways To Start The School Year Off Get Yourself Organized Clean Your Online Hard Drives OneDrive Google Drive Clean Your Inbox Undo Favorites Undo Tags Delete Conversational Emails Archive or Delete Unwanted Emails Create a New Google Classroom for Trainings Set up your calendar – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18mBZQ6PrTWd3wEBmZfuAL6Atmpm2-DwDh4RdCHLib3E/template/preview (Dana's Google Sheets Calendar Template) Set up your To-Do Lists Set up meetings with your administration District Admin District Goals Curricular Goals New EdTech Programs and Projects Coaching Goals Principal Building Goals Teacher Goals Creating PLN’s Coaching Goals Lead Teachers Grade Level / Department Goals Start Creating Tech Coach Templates Newsletters Website Intro Emails Thank You Emails Impact Tracking Tools https://dianesweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Results-Based-Coaching-Tool.pdf (Results Based Coaching Tool) (D.Sweeney) https://youtu.be/zURNAprPd_k (Automated Record Keeping) Feedback Forms https://www.templatesforteachers.com/ (https://www.templatesforteachers.com/) - (Sarah Keifer) Bonus: Update Your Training Slide Decks and Resources What’s New in Edtech? Develop your own PLN of other tech coaches What will Teachers be Learning during Orientation PD? New Curricular Adventures About our Guest Dana Bingham-Cruz Dana Bingham-Cruz is an educator of 15+ years, coach, blogger, presenter, Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador, Screencastify Certified Genius, Seesaw Ambassador, Kami Certified Educator, Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, Google for Education Certified Trainer, and VVSD Golden Hashtag Award winner. She is currently an Intervention & Enrichment Coordinator in a K-5 public school in a southwestern suburb of Chicago, IL. She has gained a variety of unique perspectives from her experience as an elementary and middle school special education paraprofessional, middle school ESL teacher, middle school reading specialist, middle school language arts teacher, 5th grade teacher, literacy coach, instructional coach, and technology coach. Dana provides practical and creative educational technology ideas you can put to good use no matter your role in education. From educators in Kinder, to educators in continuing adult education, there’s a little something for everyone! Find her here:  http://www.DanaBingham.com (www.DanaBingham.com) or @EdTechBing on: https://twitter.com/EdTechBing (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/DanaMBingham/ (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YKSQar2Wb_h1_FxFQbPew (YouTube), & https://www.instagram.com/edtechbing/ (Instagram)  You can also find her presenting 3 different sessions at the http://conference.apps.sparcc.org/ (SPARCC Education Technology...

3 Critical Activities All Tech Coaches Must Do Before the School Year Starts

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome Nancy Minicozzi as a guest cohost as we discuss those important beginning of the school year conversations that are necessary in the life of a tech coach. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) 5 Important Conversations To Have Before School Starts Conversations with Administrators Important to understand that teachers are coming back traumatized just like students. They can have high expectations for teachers but need to temper them with understanding Set vision and expectations for the year. Get familiar with the overall vision of the administrator for the district as a whole or for the specific building. Conversation Goals: Establish Building Goals based on District Goals Establish Rules of Engagement with Teachers and how they want you to work with or approach them “What are your goals and how can I help you meet those goals” “What grades should I focus on and concentrate on?” “How will the coach be introduced and empowered to perform the tasks that are expected of them?” Conversations with other Tech Coaches PLN meetings and conversations for learning and professional development You need to prep yourself as a coach by collaborating with people in your field Important Tech Coaching Hashtags #AskTheTechCoach #TechCoachEDU #ETCoaches #InstructionalCoach #TechCoach #EDUCoach #EdTech #EdTechChat #TechCoachEDU #ETCoach #EDUCoach #Coaching #TechCoach #KyGoDigital #KyDLC #FETC #GoogleEC #CoachEDU Important Tech Coaching Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/askthetechcoach (Ask the Tech Coach) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2489064981424094/ (Instructional Coaching for the Secondary Level) https://www.facebook.com/groups/FutureReadyInstructionalCoaches/ (Future Ready Instructional Coaches) EdTech Coaches Unite PLN https://www.facebook.com/groups/935591949799018/ (Instructional Coaching Activities) Conversations with other role models Either inside or outside of education that give you motivation Soak up learning for yourself that you are passionate about whether it is learning more about technology or something else totally outside of the world of education. You have to refresh and let your mind focus on other things to help you be relevant all around and ultimately be an effective coach to your teachers. Conversation with Teachers Let them know that you know their job is going to be tough this year and if they aren’t ready to work with you yet on a specific issue that you will still be there to support them as needed Conversations with other role models Either inside or outside of education that give you motivation Soak up learning for yourself that you are passionate about whether it is learning more about technology or something else totally outside of the world of education. You have to refresh and let your mind focus on other things to help you be relevant all around and ultimately be an effective coach to your teachers. Conversations with...

The 5 Conversations Every Tech Coach Needs to Have Before the School Year Begins

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff sits down with https://clickto.live/about-us/ (Josh Chernikoff) and https://clickto.live/about-us/ (Dotan Tamir) to learn about what they think the future of online learning looks like both during and after school hours. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast). We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand-new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly TopicsAs K12 prepares to return to the classrooms, what challenges will they be facing? As many school districts are looking into providing online courses virtually, what questions should they be asking? How can coaches help teachers who are teaching remotely or virtually? Introducing https://clickto.live/ (Live)How does https://clickto.live/ (live) fit into the equation? How does it work? How are courses setup? How is the curriculum determined? What is the role of the: Teacher Student Parent What do Teachers think? Students think? Parents think? How to sign up and contact https://clickto.live/ (live) About ClicktoThe people of the world recognize the benefits of online programs. We built Clickto to help you become part of this remote revolution and go virtual successfully.   Links of Interesthttps://clickto.live (https://clickto.live) https://www.facebook.com/clickto.govirtual (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPe85JP2E_hiUY304ECaqA (YouTube) https://www.linkedin.com/company/Clickto (LinkedIn) Contact the Podcast!http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social MediaThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@sv314dws) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out Additional TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/...

What will Online Learning Look Like This Year and in the Future?

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan take a look at the 3 Most Important Questions facing Tech Coaches this summer. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast). We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) The 3 Most Important Questions Facing Tech Coaches This SummerWhat will school look like this year?Virtual Hybrid A Mixture How will teachers be expected to teach this year?Will teachers be asked to push forward? Will teachers automatically retract into “the usual” Think about rigor/differentiation What have we learned from the pandemic and how will we apply it to our coaching strategies?Communication is key! Relationships, Relationships, Relationships If we think we can ... we should! Contact the Podcast!http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social MediaThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@sv314dws) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out Additional TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The Jeff Bradbury Show (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com)) Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE! [convertkit form=1044050]

What are the 3 Most Important Questions Facing Tech Coaches Today?

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan sit down with coach and podcaster Jamie Vandergrift to discuss ... If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast). We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly TopicBeing a true educational leader versus staying in your lane as an instructional coach Where all coaching roles overlap and importance of finding others who have a role similar to you Where to lean if you do not have coaching support and how to recognize a community over a group. Actions that make a coach a true leader About our Guest: Jaime VandergriftJaime is a middle School Instructional Coach who works to collaborate & support others in strong teaching & learning practices. Her investment is in supporting other instructional coaches & educational leaders as we juggle it all. She is also the admin of Instructional Coaching for the Secondary Level on Facebook: connecting middle/high/upper school coaches for the betterment of 6th -12th students future. Jaime has Eds in Instructional Technology and Media, and is certified in educational leadership. Join Jaime as she talks instructional coaching and educational leadership on her podcast Coaching With Jaime: Instructional Coaching From a Leadership View found soon wherever you enjoy podcasts! Links of Interesthttps://www.facebook.com/CoachingWithJV/ (On Facebook @coachingwithjv) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimevandergrift (LinkedIn: @jaimevandergrift) https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjv/?hl=en (Instagram @coachingwithjv) https://twitter.com/jaimevanderg?lang=en (Twitter @jaimevanderg) https://jaimevandergrift.com/ (On the Web: jaimevandergrift.com) https://jaimev.podbean.com/ (Podcast: Coaching with Jaime: Instructional Coaching from a Leadership View) Contact the Podcast!http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social MediaThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@sv314dws) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes...

Are You Thinking of Instructional Coaching … as a Leader?

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan talk with Kathy Perret and Kenny McKee about their new book, https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching (Compassionate Coaching), and how to overcome barriers, which in turn, will help you to become a more effective coach to your teachers. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast). We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand-new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly TopicNew book, https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching (Compassionate Coaching: How to Help Educators Navigate Barriers to Professional Growth) (https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching (https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching)) Twitter chat on Wednesday #educoach 8 pm Digital Coaching Menu – Lays out what coach can do for teacher and how they can work with them and assist https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/digital-coaching-menu-four-reasons-need-one/ (https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/digital-coaching-menu-four-reasons-need-one/) How do we start the process of leading teachers, PLCs? Build things together with teachers buy-in; have teachers come up with ways of how they can be supported Coach / Admin relationship – Meet together early to get a handle on vision of the school. Set up regular meeting times to keep up with on-going goals. Coaching Through Isolation – What is it like to be on your own? Twitter Chats for connecting with other coaches globally Regional agency in your area to support coaches Gathering Feedback from Teachers https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgwaOnxNid4mSIbngnvP330UYd3vCg2eXY6HPmK1TlFrRJug/viewform?usp=sf_link (Google Form) Conferences & Support Groups Compassionate Coaching for Educators FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/906233233270375 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/906233233270375) Coaching Success Coaching feedback survey from a teacher’s work with you and share with - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgwaOnxNid4mSIbngnvP330UYd3vCg2eXY6HPmK1TlFrRJug/viewform?usp=sf_link (Example) supervisors/coordinators to discuss results Impact on student learning Collaboration efforts Set goals with the teachers and keep track / reflect on where you are with the teacher within the cycle. How do you “train” / introduce administrators and later new administrators to what your job is? District training principals Beginning of year meeting – Ask “Have you ever worked with a coach before?” “What did that coach do?” Use those answers to explain your role and exactly what you do About our GuestsKathy PerretKathy Perret is an instructional coaching consultant and co-author of The Coach Approach to School Leadership (ASCD 2017) and https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching (Compassionate Coaching) (ASCD 2021). As the founder of Kathy Perret Consulting, she empowers school leaders, instructional coaches, and classroom teachers in their professional growth. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kathy hosts onsite and virtual professional learning for educators across the world. Educators directly impact student growth and performance, and Kathy is dedicated to improving experiences and outcomes for both adults and students. She believes everyone deserves a coach - and that includes teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders! Find out more at https://www.kathyperret.org/...

Are You A Compassionate Coach?

Ask the Tech Coach is a weekly podcast designed to support Tech Coaches and Instructional Technology Specialists. Each week, host Jeff Bradbury (TeacherCast Educational Network) discusses relevant topics in Educational Technology.

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