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  • How Are EdTech Companies Supporting Teachers and Students During Distance Learning Days
    In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Melissa and Jon discuss how EdTech Companies are offering their applications and services free of charge to school districts to support them during Distance Learning Days.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    Tech Coach Roundtable
    • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
      • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
      • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
      • Free Lesson Plans
      • Free Templates
      • Much Much More

      • Website
        • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


          • Do You Have a Question For Us?
          • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
          • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach



              • How Can Our Students And Teachers Take Advantage Of Free EdTech Apps During Social Learning Days?
                1. This is a great opportunity to try out some new tools but keep these things in mind:
                  1. Look for tools that give students the opportunity for Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic Learning opportunities (COVA)
                  2. Be aware of privacy issues … like uploading student data
                  3. Make sure that it aligns with district policy and curriculum

                  4. Take advantage of Facebook groups. Educators are sharing templates and activities that you can make a copy and edit to fit your curriculum needs.
                    1. HyperDocs
                    2. Not so Wimpy Teachers
                    3. Teachers using Google Classroom
                    4. Teachers using Google Suite for Education
                    5. Twitter: #remotelearning
                    6. Book Creator Teachers

                    7. Don’t get overwhelmed...start slow
                      1. Start with tools that students are familiar with
                      2. Make a collection of what you see by saving the link. (Wakelet, Google Keep)
                      3. Start small until you get acclimated to distance learning.
                      4. Simple can be powerful

                      5. Take help if it’s offered
                        1. https://bookcreator.com/2020/03/support-for-schools-affected-by-coronavirus/
                        2. https://bookcreator.com/resources 


                          3.  

                          Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                          • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                          • Are you searching for support in your position?

                            • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                            • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                            • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                            • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                            • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                            • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                            • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                            • ... and more!

                              •  

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                              Follow our Podcast
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                              • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                • Follow our Hosts
                                • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                  • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 

                                  • Melissa Summerford @SummerfordStars 
                                    • http://bit.ly/SummerfordTeachingBlueprint  
                                    • melissa.tools


                                      • About our Guest: Book Creator
                                      Book Creator is an amazing online application for creating online publications.
                                      @bookcreatorapp on Twitter and Instagram
                                      About our Guest: John Smith
                                      Jon Smith is currently the Teacher Success Manager for Book Creator and an Apple Distinguished Educator class of 2015. Jon was a special education teacher for 12 years before spending the last 7 years as a Technology Integration Specialist for Alliance City Schools where his digital book projects have attracted attention for their global reach and practical approaches to integrating transliteracy practices into the classroom. Jon recently organized nine global digital book projects in which classrooms from around the world wrote and published digital books.  He is married with 3 children. Jon is a scratch golfer. In his spare time, he teaches a graduate course on engaging technologies for The Communicate Institute. You can connect with Jon on Twitter @theipodteacher
                                      Join our PLN
                                      Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                      • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                      • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                      • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                        • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                        • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                        • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                        • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                        • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                          • Need a Presenter?
                                          • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                          • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                          • 5 Ways For Teach Coaches To Connect With Teachers During Digital Learning Days
                                            In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, and Melissa discuss ways tech coaches can meet the needs of teachers during digital learning days when we are not able to be face to face. How do we coach from a distance?
                                            In this episode, we discuss:
                                            Reflections from Last Week:
                                            • Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days.

                                              • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                              • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                • Free Lesson Plans
                                                • Free Templates
                                                • Much Much More

                                                • Website
                                                  • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                    • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                    • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                    • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach



                                                        • 5 Ways To Work With Teachers During Digital Learning Days
                                                          Weekly Emails To Teachers
                                                          1. Stay In Contact With Administrators
                                                          2. Schedule weekly meetings with your admins
                                                          3. Stay in contact with other tech coaches

                                                            4. Digital Learning Websites
                                                            1. Examples:
                                                              1. Susan’s Example

                                                              2. Create one, but don’t overwhelm teachers by giving them EVERYTHING all at once.
                                                                1. Create it as you go with resources added at the point of need


                                                                  2. 1:1 Coachings
                                                                  1. Start with the “S” in SAMR
                                                                    1. Substitute current lessons for digital lessons
                                                                    2. Baby steps … teachers aren’t ready for this transition yet
                                                                    3. Less technology is MORE in this circumstance 

                                                                    4. Remember that we are in this for the long haul … always provide a game plan with long and short term goals

                                                                      5. Group Coachings
                                                                      1. Invite teachers to meet by subject or grade level
                                                                      2. Have templates ready to share that will fit teachers of all styles and learning curves

                                                                        3. Become a Teacher in their Google Classroom
                                                                        1. Join other teachers Google Classrooms so that you can help troubleshoot anything needed
                                                                        2. Know what your teachers are doing so that you can guide them into more advanced lessons as Distant Learning Days progress

                                                                          3. Create Universal Templates
                                                                          1. Don’t overwhelm yourself creating every little thing for every teacher
                                                                            1. What apps can be used for multiple subjects and topics?
                                                                            2. What apps can you use over and over to help teachers feel comfortable once we get back into school

                                                                            3. Choice Boards / Learning Menus that they can fill in with their own activities for their content area

                                                                              4.  

                                                                              Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                              • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                              • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                • ... and more!

                                                                                  •  

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                                                                                  Follow our Podcast
                                                                                  • The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast
                                                                                  • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                    • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                    • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                    • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                      • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 

                                                                                      • Melissa Summerford @SummerfordStars 
                                                                                        • http://bit.ly/SummerfordTeachingBlueprint  
                                                                                        • melissa.tools


                                                                                          • Join our PLN
                                                                                          Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                          • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                          • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                          • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                            • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                            • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                            • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                            • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                            • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                              • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                              • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                              • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                              • How Can Tech Coaches Support Each Other As We Support Our Teachers During Distance Learning Days
                                                                                                In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, and Matt discuss they have helped districts and teachers prepare for school closures in the wake of COVID-19. 
                                                                                                In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                Reflections from Last Week:
                                                                                                • In last week’s episode we talked about the many questions surrounding distance learning including how to approach the idea as well as logistical consideration to think about surrounding teacher work hours, etc.

                                                                                                  • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                  • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                    • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                    • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                    • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                    • Free Templates
                                                                                                    • Much Much More

                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                      • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                        • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                        • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                        • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach



                                                                                                            • How do Tech Coaches support each other during this new time of learning during school closures?
                                                                                                              Cleaning Suggestion from Promethean:
                                                                                                              • Ethanol Alcohol based solution to wipe down the board, 
                                                                                                              • Go find recommended cleaning procedures for any device from any manufacturer 
                                                                                                              • Go out and Google best way to clean to alleviate voiding warranties.

                                                                                                                • Supporting Each Other As Tech Coaches
                                                                                                                • PLN Sharing
                                                                                                                • Make your force larger by banning together. Does your state support you in bringing district coaches together for collaboration/sharing?
                                                                                                                • Though coming across in your own voice to your teachers is important, during this time of implementing distance learning, don’t reinvent the wheel. If someone has a video or instruction sheet that works, use it if they have given permission.
                                                                                                                  • Reach out to your teachers, find out what they need from day to day
                                                                                                                  • Setup meetings as needed by what means you have available
                                                                                                                  • Don’t get bogged down and “wowed” by TOO many resources, find one or two that work well for your teachers and encourage them to run with it.

                                                                                                                  • Any group of students in a Google Classroom is a Google Group - Don’t forget the group is automatically there when class is created
                                                                                                                  • From Promethean - sharing available resources to users, what are those quick and easy points that will get teachers up and going.
                                                                                                                  • Find ways to record the content
                                                                                                                  • Encourage structure and access needed
                                                                                                                  • Getting support and message out to teachers with Promethean products, etc.
                                                                                                                  • Empowerment/Fully Immersed PD because they are having to use resources externally and use what they have been learning.

                                                                                                                    •  

                                                                                                                    Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                    • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                    • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                      • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                      • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                      • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                      • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                      • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                      • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                      • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                                                      • ... and more!

                                                                                                                        •  

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                                                                                                                        • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                                                          • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                                                          • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                          • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                                                            • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 

                                                                                                                            • Matt Barfield | @MattBarfield00 

                                                                                                                              • About our Guest Matt Barfield
                                                                                                                              Matt Barfield graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Elementary Education and worked 9 years in a rural district in NC. After finding a love of working with teachers in his district, Matt ventured outside of his school district and began to work in the professional development field across the Carolinas. For over ten years, Matt has been working with Promethean, Inc. to help teachers integrate instructional technology in the classroom. Matt is a father, a husband, a teacher, an instructional technology integrator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a professional development guru for Promethean, Inc.
                                                                                                                              @mattbarfield00
                                                                                                                              Join our PLN
                                                                                                                              Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                                                              • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                                                              • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                                                              • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                                                                • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                                                                • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                                                                • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                                                                • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                                                                • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                                                                  • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                                  • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                                  • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                                                                  • How Should Distance Learning Look When Schools Need To Close?
                                                                                                                                    In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss the many questions surrounding distance learning including how to approach the idea as well as logistical consideration to think about surrounding teacher work hours, etc.
                                                                                                                                    In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                    Reflections from Last Week:
                                                                                                                                    • In last week’s episode, we talked about what professional development looks like for us as Tech Coaches. 

                                                                                                                                      • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                                                      • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                                                        • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                                                        • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                                                        • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                                                        • Free Templates
                                                                                                                                        • Much Much More

                                                                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                                                                          • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                                                            • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                                                            • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                                                            • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                            • What is Distance Learning?
                                                                                                                                                • Distance learning can take the form of a class being conducted within a building or district for various student needs. It can also go so far as going from outside of a district for international study or college study.

                                                                                                                                                • Reasons for Distance Learning
                                                                                                                                                  • Lack of course offering at a specific building
                                                                                                                                                  • Dual Credit for college courses
                                                                                                                                                  • Homebound/Extended illness
                                                                                                                                                  • Need for bringing in experts on a particular topic during a normal instructional course

                                                                                                                                                  • Questions/Items to consider when approaching the idea of Distance Learning
                                                                                                                                                    • Safety for members and students - Ask questions to your district/building administration, find out what (if any) plans or procedures are in place
                                                                                                                                                    • Actions/guidance from the DOE - Are there mandates at the state level regarding time off for “non-traditional” instruction?
                                                                                                                                                    • Challenge to remote learning - What are the procedures for administering distance learning assignments? What about those students without a device or internet access?
                                                                                                                                                    • Lost wages for some parents that have to stay home - Ask questions to your district/building on how to best address parent concerns that may arise.
                                                                                                                                                    • Not thorough and efficient for special needs students - Think about ways to meet student IEP/differentiation requirements in a distance learning environment.
                                                                                                                                                    • No breakfast and lunch programs for students in need - What resources are in place in the community that could help address the physical needs of the students?


                                                                                                                                                      •  

                                                                                                                                                      Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                                                      • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                                                      • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                                                        • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                                                        • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                                                        • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                                                        • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                                                        • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                                                        • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                                                        • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                                                                                        • ... and more!

                                                                                                                                                          •  

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                                                                                                                                                          Follow our Podcast
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                                                                                                                                                          • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                            • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                                                                                            • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                                                            • Matt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGH
                                                                                                                                                            • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                                                                                              • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 


                                                                                                                                                                • Join our PLN
                                                                                                                                                                Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                                                                                                • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                                                                                                • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                                                                                                • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                                                                                                  • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                                                                                                  • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                                                                                                  • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                                                                                                  • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                                                                                                  • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                                                                                                    • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                                                                    • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                                                                    • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                                                                                                    • Should Tech Coaches Support Social Media Habits In Todays Classrooms?
                                                                                                                                                                      In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss the importance of Social Media in todays classrooms and academic programs.
                                                                                                                                                                      Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                                                                                      • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                                                                                        • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                                                                                        • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                                                                                        • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                                                                                        • Free Templates
                                                                                                                                                                        • Much Much More

                                                                                                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                                                                                                          • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                                                                                            • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                                                                                            • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                                                                                            • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                              • How Can Tech Coaches Support Social Media Usage In The Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                              • Should classrooms involve the community in their daily activities?
                                                                                                                                                                                • It is important to bring the community stakeholders, and of course, parents in so they see the positive things going on in schools and classroom.
                                                                                                                                                                                • So much feedback comes from parents who enjoy seeing their students in photos throughout the day doing normal activities.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Should teachers create Social Media accounts?
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Keep in mind school/district guidelines in personal vs. professional accounts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Many people use Twitter in a more professional manner and Facebook for personal. Susan talks about this concept as Twitter stays professional with her, but Facebook is majorly personal with professional items added in because a tech coach and educator is “Who I Am, and I enjoy sharing that with family and friends.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Should school programs create Social Media accounts?
                                                                                                                                                                                    • This is, often, handled through a district or school PR department as they develop policies in many cases as to how posts should be structured.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sometimes, though, it is up the the teacher/sponsor of the program to create these accounts and keep them going to recognize student achievements.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rules to follow when it comes to social posting
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Know the school policy on photos and social media
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Work with your school district PR department (if you have one)
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Work with your teacher to see if students are or are not allowed to be on Social Media

                                                                                                                                                                                      • When to post … or not to post
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Talk this over with your principal/district leadership and gauge their support with posting to recognize student work and accomplishments.
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Many teachers use apps such as Class Dojo, Seesaw, Bloomz, etc to share quick photos of students which parents love to see.
                                                                                                                                                                                        • If it is something great going on and you are featuring various angles of a lesson or project, by all means, post those as soon as possible.


                                                                                                                                                                                          •  

                                                                                                                                                                                          Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                                                                                            • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                                                                                                                            • ... and more!

                                                                                                                                                                                              •  

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                                                                                                                                                                                              Follow our Podcast
                                                                                                                                                                                              • The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Matt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGH
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 


                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Join our PLN
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The Many Dangers Tech Coaches Face When Working With Students In The Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                          In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss approaches and things to think about as you enter a classroom for lesson modeling and/or co-teaching. What does it look like when a tech coach works with students?
                                                                                                                                                                                                          In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Reflections from Last Week:
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In last week’s episode, we talked about what professional development looks like for us as Tech Coaches. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Free Templates
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Much Much More

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • What Challenges Does a Tech Coach Face When Working With Students Inside a Classroom?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Establish that I DO-->WE DO-->YOU DO approach if at all possible so there is plan when entering a teachers classroom.  However, this is not always possible. We want to build capacity, but in a way that will keep the teacher (and students) wanting more and feeling comfortable pursuing the technology integration as they continue through the school year, not just when the tech coach is in the room.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Understanding the needs of all students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cultural, Behavioral, Special Needs that may or may not be communicated prior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • It’s nice to know about these things before entering the room, but if slip-ups happen, you accidentally embarrass a student, or something similar; experience will lead you in the direction of handling these things with composure and/or humor whichever is appropriate for the situation. Don’t beat yourself up as a coach over these things, learn from it, chalk it up to experience building and keep moving forward.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Understanding the tech limitations of the classroom-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Always have that Plan B up your sleeve in case something doesn’t work all of a sudden or surprises arise.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Again, experience will lead here as you gain relationships with the teachers and the IT Department. Learn to be a listener when they say something isn’t working and don’t try to just be the HERO right then and there. Use this as a teachable time to go through proper channels as you put on your “Ed-Technician” hat for small amount of time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Alienating the Teacher during a lesson - 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Include the teacher as much as possible to the point they are comfortable - get to know what they are comfortable with by establishing those prior relationships

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Establishing a management style and gaining students attention when the coach may only have a half-hour to an hour to truly get topic across
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Enter into the lesson in a positive manner as possible and establish what a fun learning experience this will be both for the students and the teachers (age-appropriate of course - elementary will look much different cheering about Fun than high school)



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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • ... and more!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Follow our Podcast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Matt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Join our PLN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • What Does Professional Development Look Like For Tech Coaches?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss how taking care of yourself as a Tech Coach via your own professional learning is just as important as serving the teachers.  To have energy and knowledge to meet the needs of the teachers, you must fill up your own cup with needed professional learning for you!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Reflections from Last Week:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • In last week’s episode we talked all about using video streaming and interactive video for both tech coaches and classroom teachers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Free Templates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Much Much More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • What Does Professional Development Look Like For Tech Coaches?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In tonight’s episode, we talked about the online course for Tech Coaches that Jeff and Susan are putting together that will provide assistance and guidance for new tech coaches and support for existing coaches. The course contains 5 modules all about surviving your first year as a tech coach.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Module 1 - What is a Tech Coach?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • What inspires you as a tech coach and how do you use that to inspire others?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Module 2 - What Does A Tech Coach Do?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Responsibilities -What does my day look like?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Important Topics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Finding your coaching style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • What happens when the teachers don’t get it?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Module 3 - Success Is Personal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Collaborations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Building capacity among teachers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Creating Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Building your brand

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Module 4 - Navigating Your First Month
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Module 5 - Building Foundations for Success


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Collaborative PLNs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Twitter Chats
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Social Media Community Groups
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Other ways?  How can we help you?  What questions do you have about your own Professional Development?  Contact us personally or via the Teachercast website, by emailing [email protected], or tweet us personally or with the #AskTheTechCoach hashtag.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        •  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • ... and more!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Follow our Podcast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Matt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Join our PLN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 5 Ways to use Video and Live Streaming in the Classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Susan and Matt on the podcast to discuss how and why Interactive and Streaming Video can be used for both Tech Coaches and Classroom Teachers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reflections from Last Week:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • How are you building your Tech Coach brand?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Free Templates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Much Much More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • How can streaming and interactive video be used in education?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 4 C’s are huge here - Using video to encourage communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity and encouraging learning to happen not only inside of the school building or district, but also globally.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Streaming/Interactive video helps increase engagement and ultimately comprehension
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Live Streaming brings experts in the classroom and enhances the learning process. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • “Virtual Field Trip”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lends to various learning styles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Offering courses in a district across campuses where a teacher may only be available at one building and not another
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Being able to offer coaching services to teachers across a district when an instructional or tech coach is not always available in every building / IT Support could also be done in this way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Interactive Video
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Flipped Classrooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Flipped staff meetings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Flipped PD 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • So many times teachers use the time factor to say they don’t have time to attend a PD after school that is face to face. Using interactive video in combination with choice boards is a great way to offer PD.  Count the time by using an application that will show that they have watched it and answered some questions about what was presented.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Backchannel and / or reflection tool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Feedback tool for providing feedback to students

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Streaming Services that include many paid subscriptions are great for enhancing content presentations

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Streamyard - Livestreaming, shareable studio right within your browser
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Streamable Learning - Live, Interactive video highlighting K-12 curriculum...contact Matt for more info: [email protected]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Zoom - Video Conferencing -Free up to 100 participants and 40 minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Google Hangouts / Meet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Skype
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Edpuzzle - Make your videos your lesson or presentation by annotating and adding questions to your videos and check that your students have watched and engaged
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Playposit-Live interactive video platform...a lot like EdPuzzle but more interactive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Insert Learning - Chrome extension that allows you to make any website a lesson, and in connection with today’s topic allows you to add your own video discussion or video annotation to a website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • FlipGrid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Dubb - www.teachercast.net/dubb  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • VoiceThread - Response tool for students participants to respond on articles, blogs, video. Responses can be in the form of text, audio, or video.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • HippoVideo - Screen Capture tool
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Screencastify
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Screencastomatic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Screenr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Loom

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • ... and more!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Follow our Podcast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Follow our Hosts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Matt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Susan Vincentz | @SV314dws 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Blog: http://techimaginations.net 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Join our PLN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Check Out More TeacherCast Programming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Matt Friedman (@mfriedmanPGH) is available as a Keynote Speaker or Presenter

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • How Are You Building Your Tech Coach Brand?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss several ways that Tech Coaches can build their Tech Coach Brands.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Reflections from Last Week:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • How to create a Post PD Workshop Survey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tech Coach Mastermind
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2 Mastermind group meetings each month
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Free Lesson Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Free Templates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Much Much More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Do You Have a Question For Us?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • How are you building your tech coach brand?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • How do I, as a coach, want to be known?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • What do I want to be known for or known as?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Am I the Google lady? Am I the Microsoft Guru? Am I the BreakoutEDU lady, etc., etc.? 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • What do your teachers or administrators say about you when you enter the room or get introduced at a staff meeting?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Have a niche, know your staff (avatars as Jeff refers to) and what they need and what you can offer them.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Make it about your “client” - the teachers you work with - find something that will make what they already are doing easier or more efficient.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      •  Don’t be afraid to make connections with vendors for products that you use and promote as a tech coach to your teachers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, it’s not bragging - It is letting people know how you can help and where they can go to find help.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ways to build the brand?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tech Coach Website - What is on it?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Be intentional about having your teacher visit your site. Make it hub that you direct them to with personal follow later
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Susan’s Example

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Blog
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Video Tutorials/YouTube Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Personal video vs. self-made general tutorial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Susan’s YouTube Channel Example

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Social Media
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use of private group to encourage all teachers in your building/district to share good things going on

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Newsletter, “Potty PD” or variation

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Are you searching for support in your position?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • How To Collect And Utilize Feedback Data After Your PD Workshops
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about the end of your Professional Development Cycle.  We spent a ton of time creating our workshops and making sure they are perfect. But, what happens after the workshop.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Today, we will take a look at a variety of uses for our Workshop Feedback Forms. Learn how to create meaningful feedback that is helpful to both your Tech Coaching program and your district and curricular roadmaps for future planning.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • How To Gather Feedback From Your Professional Development Sessions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Why is it important to gather feedback?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Get a feel for where your attendees are either before or after a session
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Figure out where to go next with a particular group or individual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • For your own personal reflection as a coach to determine how the session went and if it was successful

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • How do you gather feedback?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Watching faces, body language, verbal comments from group/individuals during the sessions - This will tell you a lot about if they are “getting it”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Beginning of year Professional Learning Feedback form - Sample from Susan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Exit Slip - Paper or digital - Much like we do with students in the classroom at the end of a lesson, why not use exit slips with teachers in a PD session? - Sample from Susan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Parking Lot - Paper or digital - teachers have the ability to place questions, comments, concerns on a paper or digital area 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • End of Year/Term/Semester Feedback Form - Sample from Susan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Follow Up Discussions - Verbal and using a school/local hashtag on Social Media through a FB group or Twitter Chat, learning management system, etc.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • What types of questions do you ask on feedback forms?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • How has the session been beneficial?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Have they had ample opportunity through the year for the training they need?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • From George Couros and included and referenced in my sample Exit Slip- “Two Questions to Ask At the End of a Professional Learning Day-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • What did you learn today?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • How Will your students know and benefit?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Other exit slip questions 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Name 1 new skill or idea you learned today you will try in your classroom within the next month.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Name 1 thing you would like to learn more about from today’s topic.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • What other training on tools or concepts would they like to have in future sessions?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Applications to help you gather feedback?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Padlet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Jamboard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • FlipGrid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Slido - during a presentation to gather feedback
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • YoTeach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nearpod
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Peardeck

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • What do you do after you receive survey results?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • FOLLOW UP!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use the I DO-WE DO-YOU DO approach to encourage teachers to try the skill after watching the tech coach model it, then collaborate on a lesson together, then have the teacher do it for themselves to gain confidence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • This is a huge component of follow up whether it is from a large group PD session or a one on one/small group - continue the learning with Job-Embedded PD 



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Does feedback really do anything to your PD sessions?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use the feedback you are given. Don’t just ask for it and then let it sit. Tailor your coaching to individuals and make them feel that they have a voice and part in their own learning as you give them what they need.

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