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  • Keeping Tech Coaches Busy During the Holidays
    In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss the upcoming holiday season and share their list of 5 Important Things Tech Coaches can be doing during the holiday season.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    • Keeping Organized During the Holiday Downtime
      • How should we support our teachers during the busy holiday season?Help them create engaging experiences for their students
      • Help them in planning and preparation for when they return
      • Prepping for evals?
      • Is PD important in December?
      • Keep it light but spark ideas for when they return
      • Conduct a half year survey
      • Plan workshops for next semester
      • When do you lead and when do you get out of sight?
      • Fun classroom activities during DecemberTrying new things
      • BreakoutEDU
      • What can a Tech Coach be doing during the last few days of December?
      • Spend time Getting organized
        • Invite others to get organized with you
        • Update PD resources and websites
        • Tackle projects you’ve been putting off


        • Reflect on the first half of the school year

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          • 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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                  • Tech Tip of the Week
                  • It’s important for Tech Coaches to remember that innovation can be just as much a part of the holiday season as it is during the busy times of the year.

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                      • 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)

                        • View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast
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                        • The Power of Communication and Collaboration for Tech Coaches
                          In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick welcome members of the Tech Coach Mastermind to discuss why it's important for Coaches to have a solid support system with other Coaches.
                          In this episode, we discuss:
                          • Defining and Redefining the Tech Coach Position
                            • What does a Tech Coach do?A leader
                            • A Guide
                            • Someone who supports learning
                            • What is a Tech Coach responsible for?
                            • What are the “non-job description things” that a tech coach does?

                            • The Struggles of Coaching both Teachers and Admins
                              • You are neither a teacher nor an administrator
                              • You have tons of responsibility but no real authority
                              • Your job is to put out fires and filter the nonsense to get the job done

                              • Finding your Place in the School District
                                • Tips for first-year Tech Coaches that will help get to year two

                                • The Importance of Connecting with Others
                                  • Share what you know.Find ways to better support your students
                                  • Find ways to better support your teachers
                                  • Find ways to better meet district goals/initiatives
                                  • Get challengedEnhance your craft
                                  • Gather resources
                                  • Brainstorm / collaborate on ideas


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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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                                            • About our Guests
                                            Kelly Orvick
                                            Kelly Orvick has been an educator for 19 years and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Coordinator, Coach and CS Teacher of grades 6-8 at Hart Ransom Union, Modesto. She is a Google Certified Trainer/Innovator who loves working with all levels of education breaking down the walls, connecting with and empowering individuals to take on their own learning. She holds a MA in Instructional Technology and loves utilizing this knowledge to empower others to make the shift to 21st century learning, leading and teaching.
                                            @Techy_Tech / TEaCHn' Facebook / www.teachn.co
                                            Brian CdeBaca
                                            Brian CdeBaca is a Technology Coordinator for the Garland Independence School District in Garland, Texas. He has been in educator since 2008 as a teacher and district technology coordinator. His current role affords him the opportunity to coordinate the deployment and support of technology hardware/software for 13 middle schools. In the Fall of 2018, his team deployed 12,000+ Chromebooks to middle school students as part of the district’s Ready 1:1 program. Brian has a MS in Educational Technology Leadership, and believes the future of educational technology is not what type of technology we use but rather how we connect the technology with life-long learning.
                                            @bcdebaca
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                                            This weeks question is:
                                            Question: What do you do when you don’t seem to be busy?
                                            Explore these Resources
                                            In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
                                            • Visit our Tech Coach Mastermind Homepage and Register Today!

                                              • Tech Tip of the Week
                                              • The school year is very long and often has very high highs and often some very frustrating lows. It’s important to always remember that you aren’t alone and that there are Tech Coaches out there who are also fighting the good fight and are on your team to support you and help you out.

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                                                Let’s Work Together
                                                • Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury
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                                                • 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)

                                                    • View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast
                                                    • Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv

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

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                                                      • Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Presenting Multi-Hour Workshops
                                                        In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick dissect the dreaded “multi-hour workshop presentation” and provide key tips, tricks, and strategies for your next large conference workshop presentation or school based professional development day.
                                                        How to Prepare for a Multi-Hour Workshop
                                                        How to conceptualize a multi-hour presentation vs a standard hour presentation
                                                        • School workshops vs conference workshops
                                                        • Audience expectations

                                                          • Lecture vs Workshop
                                                          • How much should you talk and how much should you engage?
                                                          • Does Think/Pair/Share work?

                                                            • Choosing what platform to focus on (Google/Apple/Microsoft)
                                                            • How do you plan when you don’t know the platform?

                                                              • Crafting the Perfect Intro
                                                              • Hooking teachers at the onset
                                                              • Show, tell, or let them do?
                                                              • Let them know what to expect during this workshop

                                                                • Handouts vs downloadable templates
                                                                • Handouts are good if they are breaking something down
                                                                • Digital resources are easier to maintain/don’t get lost/easy to come back to

                                                                  • How to create a memorable ending?
                                                                  • Something they can takeaway
                                                                  • Group brainstorming session of ideas

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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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                                                                          • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                          • Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU

                                                                            • Tech Tip of the Week
                                                                            • When preparing for your workshop, it’s best to know your audience and understand their expectations.

                                                                              • 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)

                                                                                  • View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast
                                                                                  • Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv

                                                                                    • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                    Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                    39 min
                                                                                  • How to Become the Leader of Leaders in your School District?
                                                                                    In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” we host our November Tech Coach RoundTable where we bring on other Tech Coaches to discuss recent topics from our podcast.
                                                                                    In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                    • What Makes a Great Presentation Topic?
                                                                                      • Add Talking Points Here
                                                                                      • Try and make the connections between what you are teaching and district goals. It helps teachers not feel overwhelmed.
                                                                                      • Choosing the Title and Description based on audience and presentation location

                                                                                      • How to Become the Leader of Leaders in your School District?
                                                                                        • What is the role of the tech coach in the district?
                                                                                        • How does the district introduce the tech coach?
                                                                                        • What do you do if you are trying to be the one to push the district forward but nobody is looking to listen to you?
                                                                                        • How do you convince your administrator that you may know more about the topic at hand?

                                                                                        • Strategies for Working with Disruptive Teachers?
                                                                                          • If this is during a workshop or presentation, don’t let them hold up everyone else. Let them know you will work with them 1-1, or see if someone can help them while you go on. It’s a good idea to have a “helper” available.
                                                                                          • Let them know every expert was once a beginner
                                                                                          • Work with them where they are, raise the bar a little at a time

                                                                                          • How To Get Your Job Done But Stay out of Trouble?

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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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                                                                                                  • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                  • Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU

                                                                                                    • About our Guests
                                                                                                    Claudio Zavala JR
                                                                                                    Claudio currently works as an Instructional Technology Coordinator with Duncanville ISD in Duncanville, Texas. He’s an Adobe Education Leader, Flipgrid Ambassador, and a Participate Community Advisor.  Claudio is passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom and using creation tools to enrich learning and experiences in the classroom. He is an experienced photographer, avid cinematographer, vlogger, musician and graphic designer.
                                                                                                    Follow on Social
                                                                                                    • Twitter: @ClaudioZavalaJr
                                                                                                    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiozavalajr/
                                                                                                    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iamclaudius
                                                                                                    • Website: http://www.iamclaudius.com

                                                                                                      • Craig Nansen
                                                                                                      Craig retired after 30 years as the District Director of Technology for Minot Public Schools (1985-2015) and 44 years in education. He is currently keeping busy as a Technology Integration Consultant, presenter and trainer/coach for school districts in North Dakota. He has a Masters and Specialist degrees in educational technology from NSULA in Natchitoches, LA.
                                                                                                      Follow on Social
                                                                                                      • Twitter: @cnansen
                                                                                                      • Website: Craig’s Tech Resources
                                                                                                      • Blog: Tech Talk with cnansen
                                                                                                      • Shared Resources: http://bit.ly/cnansen_shared

                                                                                                        • Ryan Bradford
                                                                                                        Ryan Bradford is the Director of Technology and Integration for YPI Charter Schools in Los Angeles, CA. Ryan is passionate about having teachers use technology to enhance learning. Ryan believes that students should be using technology to innovate and create content. You can find out more about Ryan by visiting his website (mrbradfordonline.com).
                                                                                                        Follow on Social
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                                                                                                        • Facebook
                                                                                                        • Website: mrbradfordonline.com

                                                                                                          • Tech Tip of the Week
                                                                                                          • Be passionate about your position and serve as a role model, encouraging creativity and listening and communicating effectively.

                                                                                                            • 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)

                                                                                                                • View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast
                                                                                                                • Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv

                                                                                                                  • Need a Presenter?
                                                                                                                  Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!
                                                                                                                  56 min
                                                                                                                • What Is Your Tech Coach Teaching Style?
                                                                                                                  In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss different types of coaching styles and how a new Tech Coach can find his/her own voice within the position.
                                                                                                                  In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                  • How can a Tech Coach find his/her own style and voice within the position?
                                                                                                                    • A Presenter-centered Approach
                                                                                                                      • Good for absorbing information and getting the “nitty-gritty” out of the way.
                                                                                                                      • How much lecture is too much lecture?
                                                                                                                      • When is the best time to do it during a workshop?
                                                                                                                      • You are always a presenter who is a teacher

                                                                                                                      • A Hands-on Guided Approach
                                                                                                                        • Knowing when to help and when to hold back
                                                                                                                        • Knowing what to provide as an example or template based on how creative the teachers are
                                                                                                                        • Show… don’t tell
                                                                                                                        • It’s ok to show your faults if issues come up

                                                                                                                        • A Facilitator / Coach Approach
                                                                                                                          • Helps promote self-learning and teacher discovery
                                                                                                                          • More personal- get to know the teachers more
                                                                                                                          • Focus on teaching styles and student outcomes

                                                                                                                          • The Collaborative Approach
                                                                                                                            • Does Think – Pair – Share work in PD?
                                                                                                                            • Leave it open to discussion
                                                                                                                            • Tech Coach as a learner too
                                                                                                                            • Building in time to brainstorm/plan together with the tech coach

                                                                                                                            • A Blended /Hybrid Approach
                                                                                                                              • Inclusive – a distillation of the best styles
                                                                                                                              • Gives you time to tailor the training session to your teachers
                                                                                                                              • Easy to incorporate tech

                                                                                                                              • Finding Your Own Voice
                                                                                                                                • How to feel comfortable teaching adults vs children
                                                                                                                                • How to navigate through the sea of Administration and Association
                                                                                                                                • How not to get disturbed when things get awkward
                                                                                                                                • How to be you and not lose your personality and self



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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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                                                                                                                                                • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
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                                                                                                                                                  • How to Choose the Best Profesional Development Presentation Topic for Your Audience
                                                                                                                                                    In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss how Tech Coaches can impress not just one teacher but a faculty by choosing and pulling off the perfect faculty meeting presentation.
                                                                                                                                                    In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                    • 3 Things that Make a Memorable Presentation
                                                                                                                                                      • Well Organized … Well Prepared … Well Thought out

                                                                                                                                                      • Have a Great Plan A but always have a plan B
                                                                                                                                                        • Always check your dongles
                                                                                                                                                        • Never rely on Technology
                                                                                                                                                        • Be prepared to lecture if needed

                                                                                                                                                        • Know your audience
                                                                                                                                                          • Audience Participation
                                                                                                                                                          • Keep them awake … keep them busy
                                                                                                                                                          • Don’t bore them with words on your slides
                                                                                                                                                          • Your cat videos aren’t winners in 2019 … try something new

                                                                                                                                                          • Know when to be innovative and when to leave innovation behind
                                                                                                                                                            • Provides something that can be put into use the very next day
                                                                                                                                                            • Templates are a great give away
                                                                                                                                                            • Provide lesson plans that they can take home and mold to their needs
                                                                                                                                                            • Share real-world examples during your presentation to get them thinking
                                                                                                                                                            • End not with a Q&A but with a roundtable discussion


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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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                                                                                                                                                                    • Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
                                                                                                                                                                    • Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU

                                                                                                                                                                      • Tech Tip of the Week
                                                                                                                                                                      • When planning your conference and school presentations, always rely on yourself to get the job done. Don’t rely on others.

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                                                                                                                                                                                • Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming 
                                                                                                                                                                                • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) 
                                                                                                                                                                                • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) 
                                                                                                                                                                                • The Jeff Bradbury Show (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com)  

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                  • How Can an Instructional Coach Provide Leadership and Direction to a School District?
                                                                                                                                                                                    In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss the many hats that a Tech Coach wears during the day. It’s always important to remember that as a Tech Coach you represent not just the teaching staff, but the administrative direction of district policy as well.
                                                                                                                                                                                    In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                                                    • What do you do when your teachers … don’t get it
                                                                                                                                                                                      • What if you say the wrong thing in the heat of the moment?
                                                                                                                                                                                      • How do you recover from an unprofessional comment?
                                                                                                                                                                                      • What do you do if you accidentally invent a new function or feature?

                                                                                                                                                                                      • How can a tech coach provide direction when they aren’t in any type of power position?
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Becoming a leader in the faculty room
                                                                                                                                                                                        • More than just a teacher
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Providing help whenever/wherever needed
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Highlighting faculty accomplishments/showcasing their work
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Becoming a leader in the administration
                                                                                                                                                                                        • The voice of the classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                        • The voice of the students
                                                                                                                                                                                        • The voice of the daily activities around the campus
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Being an innovative mind
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Liaison between faculty and administration

                                                                                                                                                                                        • The go-between the classroom and central office
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Becoming a leader in the community
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Community training
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Board of Education Presentations
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Parent Nights/Information sessions
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Becoming a leader for the curriculum
                                                                                                                                                                                          • You are an advocate for how to push the curriculum not just now to use a computer
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Staying abreast on current trends/pedagogy
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Becoming a leader for the rest of the world
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Everything is driven by state and ISTE standards


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                                                                                                                                                                                            • 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) 
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Should Instructional Coaches Get Discouraged when their Teachers … Just Don’t Get It?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss several strategies for working with teachers of all grade levels, subject levels, and most important, skill levels. It’s easy to create one type of professional development session, but what happens when you are working with a group and a teacher is struggling to understand certain concepts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In today's podcast, we provide helpful tips and tricks for getting everyone on the same page quickly while making sure that all material is covered.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In this episode, we discuss:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Should we get discouraged?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • How to read the room?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • What happens during awkward moments?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • How to handle difficult situations?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • What happens when you don’t know they are talking about you to your uppers?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Working through difficult times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Large Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Small Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1:1 Learning

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Four things you can do when things don’t go well
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Don’t get discouraged yourself
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Validate their concerns … don’t discredit them
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ask the audience for advice and suggestions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Provide follow up support after the session is over


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • When things don’t go well, consider breaking out into smaller subgroups. This will allow you to better differentiate the teachers in your workshop and better meet their needs.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Let’s Work Together 
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The Jeff Bradbury Show (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com)  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Need a Presenter? 
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 5 Things Every New Instructional Coach Should Think About BEFORE the School Year Starts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick welcome a roundtable of Tech Coaches onto the podcast to discuss the most important topics facing Tech Integration Coaches today!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This Weeks Topics:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tech Coach Websites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Examples of Tech Coach Websites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • http://www.joshchoward.com/ <–Rockstar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • https://sadiecreates.com/ <–That’s mine, whatever 🙂
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • https://teachingforward.net/ – Jenn’s website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • http://www.schrockguide.net/ – Kathy Schrock’s guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Fennovation.org – Christy Fennewald


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • What makes a good Tech Coach Website?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Resources organized by topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Current / regularly updated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Visually appealing, easy to navigate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Should your personal website be your tech coach website?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Should discuss with your district leadership
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Great to combine into one site, provided it can serve both purposes so you can add regular content

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Does your content belong to you or your school district?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Should you make two different pieces of content?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Creating Positive Working Relationships with Staff Members
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Working with teachers whom you train
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Working with admin whom you may or may not report to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • How to Manage All of the Tech Coach Hats
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Colleague
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Trainer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Association Member
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Administrator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ambassador to the community


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    About our Guests
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Jennifer Judkins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Jenn Judkins is the Director of Digital learning for Lexington Public School District in Massachusetts. An experienced middle and high school science teacher, she knows first-hand how technology can extend learning and engage students in ways that challenge them to higher levels of thinking. Jenn is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, 2016 MassCUE Pathfinder, PBS Lead Digital Innovator. As regular presenter at regional and national conferences, Jenn shares her passion for meaningful integration of digital tools by helping teachers gain confidence and proficiency in their use of technology. She curates useful technology resources, tip sheets and integration ideas for educators on her blog, teachingforward.net and is a co-host on the TechEducator Podcast.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Twitter: @teachingforward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sadie Lewis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Instructional Innovation Specialist in the Mehlville School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Design and develop professional development and supports instructional technology and innovative teaching practices. Support teachers through coaching and co-planning, and modeling and co-teaching classes with them.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Twitter: @sadieclorinda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stephen Rao
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Computer Science Teacher. MA Instructional Technology from Stockton University, Schoology Ambassador, Keynote speaker at Schoology NEXT on Digital Citizenship Challenge,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Twitter: @Sterao8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaS4PZnBQlEMLtppUrmy5fA

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tech Tip of the Week
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Know your audience. Build relationships. And let this information guide what PD you provide, when you provide it, and how.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The Jeff Bradbury Show (http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com)  

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 7 Ways To Provide Successful Professional Development to ALL Staff Members … Successfully!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss several strategies for working with staff members to provide the best professional development possible.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            What are the best ways to provide professional development?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Face to Face (1:1)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Working with teachers privately
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Classrooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Hallways
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • School Meeting Rooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tech Coach office

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Face to Face (1: Group)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lunch and Learns

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • After School vs During School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Hands-on / Guided vs Lecture-based

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Small Group vs Large Group Presentations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Video-Based Learning (Passive)Screencast vs Creative Videos

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Online Learning Modules
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Learning Management System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Google Sites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Google Forms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • LIVE Online Hangouts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Top-down vs volunteer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Unconference or EDcamp Style

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Microdentials (Badging PD)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Where should administrators be during professional development?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Should you treat Weekday PD as if it were Weekend PD?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Choosing the right presentation topic / title / description.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Question: What are your tips and tricks for providing the best professional learning experiences for your staff? 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tech Tip of the Week
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ask your teachers: A short survey or quick discussion will tell you all you need to know as to what kind of PD they want and when they want it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              About Ask The Tech Coach

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Real questions. Proven coaching. Lasting confidence. Ask the Tech Coach is a podcast for instructional coaches and digital learning leaders, hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Your Digital Learning Coach, ISTE…

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