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Are You Thinking of Instructional Coaching … as a Leader? Jul 19, 2021

Show notes

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan sit down with coach and podcaster Jamie Vandergrift. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. Click Here to Join!

Weekly Topic

Being a true educational leader versus staying in your lane as an instructional coach
Where all coaching roles overlap and importance of finding others who have a role similar to you
Where to lean if you do not have coaching support and how to recognize a community over a group.
Actions that make a coach a true leader

About our Guest: Jaime Vandergrift

Jaime is a middle School Instructional Coach who works to collaborate & support others in strong teaching & learning practices. Her investment is in supporting other instructional coaches & educational leaders as we juggle it all. She is also the admin of Instructional Coaching for the Secondary Level on Facebook: connecting middle/high/upper school coaches for the betterment of 6th -12th students future. Jaime has Eds in Instructional Technology and Media, and is certified in educational leadership. Join Jaime as she talks instructional coaching and educational leadership on her podcast Coaching With Jaime: Instructional Coaching From a Leadership View found soon wherever you enjoy podcasts!

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Let’s Work Together

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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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Are You A Compassionate Coach? Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk with Kathy Perret and Kenny McKee about their new book, Compassionate Coaching, and how to overcome barriers, which in turn, will help you to become a more effective coach to your teachers. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!

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

The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a brand-new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. Click Here to Join!

Weekly Topic

New book, Compassionate Coaching: How to Help Educators Navigate Barriers to Professional Growth (https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching) Twitter chat on Wednesday #educoach 8 pm Digital Coaching Menu –

Lays out what coach can do for teacher and how they can work with them and assist
https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/digital-coaching-menu-four-reasons-need-one/

How do we start the process of leading teachers, PLCs?

Build things together with teachers buy-in; have teachers come up with ways of how they can be supported

Coach / Admin relationship –

Meet together early to get a handle on vision of the school. Set up regular meeting times to keep up with on-going goals.

Coaching Through Isolation – What is it like to be on your own?

Twitter Chats for connecting with other coaches globally
Regional agency in your area to support coaches

Gathering Feedback from Teachers

Google Form

Conferences & Support Groups

Compassionate Coaching for Educators FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/906233233270375

Coaching Success

Coaching feedback survey from a teacher’s work with you and share with - Example supervisors/coordinators to discuss results
- Impact on student learning
- Collaboration efforts
Set goals with the teachers and keep track / reflect on where you are with the teacher within the cycle.

How do you “train” / introduce administrators and later new administrators to what your job is?

District training principals
Beginning of year meeting – Ask “Have you ever worked with a coach before?” “What did that coach do?”
Use those answers to explain your role and exactly what you do

About our Guests

Kathy Perret

Kathy Perret is an instructional coaching consultant and co-author of The Coach Approach to School Leadership (ASCD 2017) and Compassionate Coaching (ASCD 2021). As the founder of Kathy Perret Consulting, she empowers school leaders, instructional coaches, and classroom teachers in their professional growth. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kathy hosts onsite and virtual professional learning for educators across the world. Educators directly impact student growth and performance, and Kathy is dedicated to improving experiences and outcomes for both adults and students. She believes everyone deserves a coach - and that includes teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders! Find out more at https://www.kathyperret.org/. Kathy is also the co-founder of the longest-running Twitter chat for Instructional Coaches. Join #educoach every Wednesday at 8pm CST. You can find Kathy on Twitter @KathyPerret.

Kenny McKee

Kenny McKee, is a National Board–certified teacher who works as a high school literacy and instructional coach for Buncombe County Schools in Asheville, North Carolina. He supports classroom teachers and other school faculty in professional growth and instructional practices. He has 20 years of experience in education as a secondary English language arts teacher, instructional coach, independent consultant, and undergraduate instructor. In addition to his day job, he also works as a social media consultant with Student Achievement Partners. You can learn more at his website kennycmckee.com.

Compassionate Coaching

When we embark on a journey, every action revolves around the destination. Of course, not all trips are smooth sailing. We inevitably hit distractions, obstacles, and detours. These challenges threaten to blow us off course, but when we stay focused on the destination rather than the barriers, we can move forward. The same is true in education. Barriers to effective teaching are neither permanent states nor character traits. Rather, they are temporary challenges successful coaches help teachers overcome by connecting them with the right methods and keeping them focused on the destination. In Compassionate Coaching, Kathy Perret and Kenny McKee identify the six most vexing challenges teachers face—lack of confidence, failure, overload, disruption, isolation, and school culture challenges—and the six corresponding ways that coaches can help teachers surmount them, dubbed the compassionate coaching focus areas. Coaching with compassion is a process focused on partnership, empowerment, prioritization, routine, connection, and openness. Done well, it can result in transformational improvements to student achievement and teacher work satisfaction. In some cases, it can even shift the trajectory of whole schools. Roadblocks and detours can get in our way when we are coaching just as they can during any journey. Instead of grumbling about the setbacks, we can open our eyes to the possibilities of a new and better route. That's what compassionate coaching offers. Let's go! Amazon Links https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching

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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 To Plan and Purchase Video Equipment For Your Digital Classroom Jul 06, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Grant Woods from AVer to discuss how schools and districts should be maximizing their purchasing dollar when creating hybrid or digital classrooms. Together, we share the two ways to be thinking about your equipment purchasing:

Fully Installed
Fully Module

No matter if you are looking to outfit your classrooms with video cameras such as the DL30 or to provide teachers with a mobile solution such as the M5, Aver has everything that you and your district need to be successful If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Discussion Topics

Choosing the right video equipment
- AVer DL30 Auto Tracking Distrance Learning Camera
- AVer M5 Document Camera
Choosing between a modular and a fully installed approach to video cameras
How to coach and train teachers to properly use video for quality hybrid instruction

About Aver USA

Founded in 2008, AVer is an award-winning provider of education technology and video collaboration camera solutions that improve productivity and enrich learning. From accelerating learning in the classroom to increasing competitive advantage for businesses, AVer solutions leverage the power of technology to help people connect with one another to achieve great things. Our product portfolio includes Professional Grade Artificial Intelligence Enabled Auto Tracking Cameras, Microsoft Teams Certified Enterprise Grade USB Cameras, Document Cameras and Mobile Device Charging Solutions. We strive to provide industry leading service and support that exceeds our customer's expectations. We are also deeply committed to our community, the environment and employ stringent green processes in all we do. Learn more at averusa.com and follow us @AVerInformation.

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Let’s Work Together

Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury
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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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Using Microsoft 365 and Teams to Stay Organized Jun 29, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss how to use Microsoft 365 to stay organized in both your personal and professional life. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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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
Email: info@teachercast.net
Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

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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2 Free Publishing Applications for Your Summertime & Classroom Jun 21, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about sparking design ideas using Adobe Spark to create, collaborate, and communicate both for fun in the summer and preparing for a new school year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Adobe Spark vs Canva

Adobe Spark
- Adobe Spark Post
  - Create flyers, posters, graphics
  - Create Social Media Posts
  - Stickers / T-Shirt Designs
  - Business Cards
- Adobe Spark Pages
  - Create simple web pages to share for informal events, parties, weddings, etc.
- Adobe Spark Video
  - Create and edit simple videos and slideshows
- Templates
  - On an education/enterprise account, a giant library of templates for the classroom including graphic organizers, activity sheets, signage, anchor charts, etc
Canva for EDU
- Canva Templates
  - Perfect for publishing projects!
  - Social Media
- Canva for Video
  - Short Animations
  - Detailed and Dynamic Presentations
- Great Features of Canva
  - Brand Kit
    - Organize all of your colors, logos, brand assets in one single location
  - Multiple Users
    - Organize multiple accounts all in one place

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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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Updates and Googly End of the Year Celebration Ideas! Jun 14, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome members of GEG New England on to the podcast to discuss the latest Google Updates and end of year celebration ideas with Google Workspace for Education. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Google Updates and Googly End of the Year Celebration Ideas!

Updates

New Checklists in Google Docs
Theme Builder
Google Photos add pictures from Gmail to Photos
Layer Image with Text
Present from Docs, Sheets and Slides directly to Google Meet
Smart Chips in Google Docs

June Newsletter has the updates, spotlight resources, FREE PD Events and more!

End of Year Celebrations

Slides Mania- Eric Lawson
Slides Yearbook- Joli Boucher (Another Template)
Awards, Countdown, Games- Christing DiMicelli
Digital Badges- Edith Fogarty
Student Portfolios- Edith Fogarty
Jamboards- Jen Thomas

Events

July 6^th Google Certifications
Global GEG Certification Bootcamps

Join GEG New England

Website: http://gegnewengland.com/
Join us: https://groups.google.com/g/geg-new-england/

Links Of Interest

com
Twitter: @GEGNewEngland

About our Guests

Joli Boucher

flippedtechcoaching.com
@Joliboucher

Jen Thomas

@BlendedLibGirl

Christina DiMicelli

https://twitter.com/mrsdi

Eric Lawson

ly/ericlawson
@elawson1977

Edith Fogarty

@E_Fogarty

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Email: feedback@teachercast.net

Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach”

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Susan Vincentz | @sv314dws

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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
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Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

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 Do You Determine What Type of Coaching Your Teachers Need? Jun 07, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss a question from our Coach’s Network as we explore how coaches determine the type of assistance that teachers need. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Tech Coach Question of the Week

I am moving into a new Instructional Technology Coach position (part-time) for next year. We are a rural school district in Maple, WI with two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. My job description is basically to help teachers use the district issued technology effectively. Now, my question. How on earth did you gauge who and where your support is most needed at the beginning of the year? I know some people have done survey's and I know most of our staff here at the elementary level well enough to know their tech needs. Any other ways to gauge how to help teachers at the beginning of the year? I know most of us are focused on closing out our year - I am, too! I just want to be ready since I only work part-time next year and I want my time here to be beneficial to our teachers!

How Do You Determine What Type of Coaching Your Teachers Need?

Administrative Conversations

Set up frequent conversations with your administrators to learn their goals and what they would like to see happening in the classrooms.

Staff Surveys

A basic staff survey at the beginning of the year is nice but ... keep it brief and to the point.

Classroom Walkthroughs

Coaches should be popping into classrooms on a regular basis to see what is happening, lend a hand and build a rapport with both teachers and students.

Co-Teaching

One of the best ways to help build trust with teachers is to create a lesson that can be taught together.

Staying Positive

Always remember that the job is not easy and one that is difficult both physically and mentally.

Staying Alert

Always keep your eyes and ears open for the next situation that might present itself to you.

Be available

Forming the relationship to assist them with some little things at first in order to build trust and be able to observe what some of the needs might be.

Lunchtime / Break-Time conversations - (Or Sometimes Gripe Sessions)

Be an active listener; sometimes gripe sessions can really be a call for help. “I can’t believe we have to share our lesson plans with the principal” - showing them how to effectively use a Shared Drive or shared folder in google would be a quick and practical way to get your foot in their door.

Normal Observation through day-to-day interactions, what comes up in meetings, etc.

Keep a private journal of what you see and observe in the classroom.

Not Coaching

One of the best things you can do is to just be a friend to your teachers. Sometimes the best coaching opportunities come out of non educational conversastions.

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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
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Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

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 Wrap Up Your School Year … With Google! May 31, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan host the Google Educator Group New England to discuss tips and tricks for wrapping up the school year with Google. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Wrapping Up the School Year … with Google!

Gmail Reverse Conversation
4 Step Gmail Filter
Create a Folder for Student Exemplary Work – Keep copies of student work after gaining permission
Shift Z Make a Shortcut of Files and Folders
Archive and Copy Classes - http://bit.ly/GCCleanUp
Remember after archiving Google Classroom, you can reuse posts from that class in a new course
Organizing Shared with Me Files in Drive
Jenn J: Google Takeout
Google Workspace For Education Pricing Plans and Limit Structure: https://edu.google.com/products/workspace-for-education/editions/

Join GEG New England

Website: http://gegnewengland.com/
Join us: https://groups.google.com/g/geg-new-england/

Links of Interest

GEGNewEngland.com
Twitter: @GEGNewEngland
Facebook:

About our Guests

Joli Boucher

flippedtechcoaching.com
@Joliboucher

Jenn Judkins

Jen Thomas

@BlendedLibGirl

Christina DiMicelli

https://twitter.com/mrsdi

Eric Lawson

ly/ericlawson
@elawson1977

Contact the Podcast!

TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail
Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach
Email: feedback@teachercast.net

Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach”

Follow our Podcast on Social Media

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

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Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury
Susan Vincentz | @sv314dws

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
Email: info@teachercast.net
Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail
YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube
iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes

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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A Tech Coaches Guide to Staying Relevant at the End of the School Year May 24, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome our guests Adam Juarez, Katherine Goyette, Dr. Dan Kreiness, and Rebecca Reynolds who all work as tech coaches, writers, etc. We discuss how your role as a tech coach can evolve as the school year comes to a close. What can you do to keep yourself relevant and meaningful to teachers as you end the year? If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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How Can Tech Coaches Stay Relevant As The School Year Ends?

Stay consistent with your teachers.
- Continue popping your head into classrooms
- Keep creating Newsletters
- Ease pain points – curate resources for summer planning
Do more listening than coaching as the year comes to a close
- Be open to listening to new ideas and teachers’ reflections on how things worked (or didn’t work for them)
Play the long game ... it’s not about this year ... it’s about next year
Keep feeding them relevant tips that they need at the moment – cleaning/archiving files, learning management system, etc. Have it ready for when they ask.
- Sticky notes
- Videos re-introducing yourself and what you can do to help them
- Encourage the teachers to take some risks that they normally wouldn’t take in the regular timeframe of the year and day to day instruction
Keep yourself fresh / refreshed on edtech topics that are relevant to your teachers and school/district. You can’t stay relevant to your teachers if you, yourself, are not up to date!
- TCOY –Take Care Of Yourself - Digital Learning Playbook
Focus on efficiency – tech to make end of the year paperwork more simplified
Help create memorable end of year activities (portfolios, video montages, etc.)
Provide summer learning opportunities, offer asynchronous opportunities too!
CELEBRATE teachers and leaders wildly – social media, school based emails, YES cards, giveaways, Google Meets where they can just have a space to speak
Continue to co-teach with teachers, offer your time and support for new ideas they wish to try! (VR, Minecraft EDU, etc)
Keep building your team, community, and supports for teachers/leaders

About our Guests

Adam Juarez

Adam Juarez is a Technology Integration Coach for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CVCUE Board Member, Leroy Finkel Fellowship Finalist, co-founder of #CVTechTalk, 2020 30 K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow (EdTech Magazine) and co-author of The Complete EdTech Coach: A Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning.

Social Links of Interest

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok: @techcoachjuarez
http://www.techcoachjuarez.com

Katherine Goyette

Katherine Goyette is an Educational Consultant for Technology & Integrated Studies for Tulare County Office of Education. She designs and implements professional learning sessions & speaking engagements, conducts in-class coaching, and is the co-author of The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning. Katherine was the primary writer for California’s inaugural Computer Science Standards and is President of CSTA - California Central Valley. Her certifications include: Google Certified Trainer & Innovator, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Newsela Certified Educator, Apple Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Educator, & PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator. Formerly, Katherine was an administrator, coach, and classroom teacher.

Social Links of Interest

WonderExploreLearn.com
Twitter: @kat_goyette
Instagram: @katgoyette

Rebecca Reynolds

Rebecca Reynolds is a Digital Innovation Leader in Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky. She is an experienced K-5 Teacher Digital Leader Specialist, skilled in coaching, leading learning/support events for teachers, and community outreach through social media. My core 3 areas of innovation include co-teaching with blended learning strategies, branding and bringing a band of school innovation teams together, and leading with SpheroEDU, Lego Education, and Minecraft Edu.

Social Links of Interest

@tech4teach_
@jcpsdigin
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Dr. Dan Kreiness

Dr. Dan Kreiness is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement. He is currently an Instructional Coach for Digital Learning in the Norwalk Public School District in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness has worked in education for over 15 years as a school administrator, instructional coach, intervention specialist, and classroom teacher while working in districts in New York City metro areas in New York and Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness holds a doctorate degree in leadership and master’s degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership. His original research and dissertation is called “Transformational Leadership to Inspire Growth Mindset in Classroom Teachers.” Dr. Kreiness hosts the popular Leader of Learning podcast which can be found on all podcast apps and music streaming services and was recently named to Feedspot’s list of the Top 25 Educational Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. He has also been a guest on several other podcasts. Dr. Kreiness is also a published author, having contributed chapters to the Edumatch Snapshot in Education (2017) Volume 2: Professional Practice and The EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide: Survive and Thrive in the Kitchen and Beyond. He is currently under contract with Edumatch Publishing to publish a solo book in late 2021 or 2022. Dr. Kreiness is emerging as an expert presenter at education conferences and trainings on topics including leadership, growth mindset, student engagement, various instructional technologies, and content creation and branding. Dr. Kreiness was named to the 2017 class of ASCD Emerging Leaders. He is also a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Educator, Nearpod PioNear, Flipgrid Ambassador, and Wakelet Ambassador. His specific educational interests include leadership, educational technology, and student engagement.

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How To Create Memorable Professional Development Sessions at Large Conferences May 17, 2021

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss several ways to get yourself out there as a conference presenter and make memorable presentations. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Have a great Title and Description
Know your audience & tailor your presentation to them and not over their heads.
Know your own limitations before signing up for presentations. Do you have time? Do you have something valuable to contribute? Is it the same, normal how-to session or is it something more engaging and innovative?
Be aware of the timeframe and plan accordingly to keep your participants engaged. Lecture/Discussion/Hands-on
Slides / Visual aids should fit the presentation and complement the content, not be the entertainment. Keep in simple and engaging not over the top.
Be willing to share with the audience - slides, handouts, something that they are able to take with them for reference or a template for implementation.
Be confident in what you are doing and in knowing the content you are presenting. Show and demonstrate your experience.
Be familiar with hardware that you will be using and what is being provided.

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