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Are you Coaching with your Second Brain? Productivity tips for Instructional Coaches Oct 10, 2022

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 sit down to discus our top productivity tricks for Instructional Coaches to help YOU create a “second brain” 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.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How do I not only get organized, but stay organized during a long and crazy school year when I barely have time to sit down and breathe each day?

Weekly Topic

Coaching Productivity Tips are
- Create a Coaching Data Tracker using Google or Microsoft Forms
  - Convert the spreadsheet into charts and graphs
  - Showcase the charts and graphs in Google Sites or in an Excel dashboard
- Task Tracker
  - Applications
    - Google Tasks for On-Going or one time reminders
    - Microsoft To-Do
  - Create habits and systems for the things you need to accomplish and keep up with
  - Connect it to your email system (Outlook/Gmail) so it tracks important email
  - Start slowly adding things to your system little bits at a time
- Create a system for booking yourself
  - Google Calendar Appointment Schedules
  - Microsoft Bookings
- Conversation Notebook
  - Applications
- Build capacity in your building/district with other teachers
Email Productivity Tips
- Create Email Rules to filter new content that hits your inbox
- Multiple Email Signatures (example: for students, parents, teachers)
- Create Email Templates
- Create Folders/Labels
- Don’t keep your inbox filled up - Create a reply/follow up folder to keep the overwhelming feeling down
- Schedule Send is your best friend
Google Drive Productivity Tips
- Color coded folders
- Smart Chips
  - Create Meeting agendas & Meeting notes
  - Create email drafts
  - Review tracking chart with drop down menus
- Notification Settings
- Make workspaces for specific projects or cycles using the Priority option

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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 Tech 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 off 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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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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Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting Oct 03, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Dr. Matthew Rhoads to discuss his new book Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting. 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.

Weekly Topic

How do we create classrooms and schools where teachers have the ability to teach within in-person, online, and blended learning settings? We believe this is the future.
How can we utilize instructional and tech integration coaching and professional development to build the capacity for teachers to teach within any setting.
Instruction Without Boundaries Book – A Playbook to K-20 Teachers to learn how to utilize research-based strategies within any setting through the integration of EdTech tools

About our Guest: Matthew Rhoads

Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online, blended, and traditional in-person classroom settings. As a practicing technology and instructional leader, trainer, integrationist, and coach in Adult Education, K-12, and Higher Education, he develops EdTech tool instructional integrations with research-based instructional strategies to drive instruction. He is a coach and professional learning specialist for new and experienced teachers within the consortium and at a local university. Dr. Rhoads publications focus on integrating instructional strategies with EdTech tools to amplify student learning within in-person, online, and blended learning classrooms. His latest books include Crushing it from the Start:50 Tips for New Teachers, Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting, Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative - Amplifying Instructional Design, and Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. He also has his podcast, Navigating Education - The Podcast, which discusses all topics related to education and instruction. For more information on Dr. Rhoads and his work, visit his website at www.matthewrhoads.com.

Links of Interest

Twitter: @mattrhoads1990
LinkedIn: Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D.
: DrRhoadsEDU

About the Book

Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting is about creating classrooms without physical and digital instructional boundaries so our students can have the opportunities to learn anywhere and at any time in our ever-changing world. This book provides K-16 educators with a guide that includes instructional strategies grounded in research and practice that can be integrated into mainstream EdTech tools to amplify student learning in online, blended, and traditional in-person classroom settings. This book includes an assortment of instructional strategies and EdTech integrations that work in any classroom setting that focus on the following:

Digital and Physical Classroom Routines and Digital Literacy
Student Engagement
Student Collaboration
Inquiry and Critical Thinking Strategies Amplified by Technology
Innovation and Creativity
Formative Assessment and Feedback

After reading this book, K-16 educators will have a toolbox of content and tool agnostic strategies that can be utilized in classrooms across the educational spectrum to support instruction and student learning! Purchase the book on Amazon!

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 Tech 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 off 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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Contact the Podcast!

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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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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.

The Teach Better Podcast Network

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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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Note Taking Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Instructional Coaches Sep 26, 2022

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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 discuss our recommended and most effective ways of writing down important notes and other things to remember throughout the day as an Instructional Coach. 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.

Question of the Week

How can an Instructional Coach stay organized during a busy day?

Weekly Topic

How Do I Keep All of my Notes Organized as a Coach?

Admin meetings / Team Meetings
General supporting the campus meetings (not coaching)
Plans for Trainings / Presentations for PD, Conferences etc.
Coaching/Planning notes (coaching a team or teacher)
Reflecting after a project (the wrap up and next steps)

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 Tech 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 off 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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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

Follow our Hosts

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.

The Teach Better Podcast Network

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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What is the ISTE Community Leader Program? Sep 20, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Lauren Kelly, the Director of Membership and Community at ISTE on the podcast to discuss the ISTE Community Leaders Program. 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.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: What is the ISTE Community Leader program?

Weekly Topic

What is the ISTE Community Leader program?
History of ...
How do Community Leaders support the ISTE Community?
- Twitter Chats
  - @ISTECommunity
  - Monthly Twitter Spaces Conversations
- ISTE Connect
- Webinars
- Podcasts
- Meetups
- Newsletters
The importance of volunteering in the community
What makes ISTE so special of an event to attend?
What can we expect in 2023 at ISTE Philadelphia?
- Call for Participation – new formats, new opportunities to get involved
- Deadline September 30
- https://conference.iste.org/2023/presenters/submit_proposal.php?

About our Guest: Lauren Kelly

Lauren Kelly is the Director of Membership and Community at ISTE, where she’s had the pleasure of building community among educators for the last five years. You can find her on Twitter @lauren_iste.

About the ISTE Community Leaders

ISTE Community Leaders are year-round volunteers in the ISTE member community. They support our community by empowering educators to connect around topics of common interest to improve their practice and transform teaching and learning. ISTE members can find them around ISTE Connect, our member community, and everyone can connect with them on Twitter @ISTECommunity. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events and the ISTE Standards. ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education. For more information or to become an ISTE member, visit iste.org. Subscribe to ISTE’s YouTube channel and connect with ISTE on Twitter or Facebook.

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 Tech 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 off 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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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

Follow our Hosts

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.

The Teach Better Podcast Network

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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How Should EdTech Companies Treat Instructional Coaches? Sep 12, 2022

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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 discus the various ways that an Educational Technology Brand should be supporting Instructional Coaches so that they can be successful in implementing that tool or application in the classroom. 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.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: How can a Tech Company best support Instructional Coaches?

Weekly Topic

How can Educational Brands best support Instructional Coaches to have their products and applications be properly used in the classroom?

How can EdTech Brands Support Instructional Coaches?

Understand what a Coach is and the role they play in the school district
- They aren’t teachers … but they are
- They aren’t administrators … but they are
- They aren’t decision makers … but they are
- They don’t control money … but they do
- They don’t teach students … but they do
Speak to Coaches using teacher language … not corporate language
- It’s an app or a website … it’s not a “solution”
- Help us understand what the product is going to do and how it is going to save a teacher time.
- Relationships between vendors and coaches - “Trust, but verify. Relationships with vendor partners and customers are grounded in Performance and Trust, but verifying what you have been told is always an important aspect of purchases and support.” --- Keith Frank, Proven Learning EdTech Sales - Kentucky
Provide resources for the coach to share with their teachers so that they don’t have to feel like they need to make their own tutorials.
Be active on Social Media
Trials and Demos are a great way to help the coach get a feel for the product and how it would help a teacher’s productivity.

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 Tech 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 off 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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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

Follow our Hosts

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.

The Teach Better Podcast Network

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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Digital Identity is Needed to Support Digital Citizens Sep 05, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Jaime Donally and Dr Marialice Curran on the podcast to discuss the importance of teaching Digital Citizenship to our students. 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.

Question of the Week

Question Topic: What is Digital Citizenship and why is it important to teach it in our schools?

Weekly Topic: Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship vs Digital Identity vs Digital Literature
- Dig Cit – From Reactive to Proactive
- Dig Cit skills are not “additional” they can be included inside of the standard curriculum
How to get started bringing Digital Citizenship lessons into your school district or building?
How to personalize the approach to Digital Citizenship & Identity
Turning Students into Digital Citizens
The Foundations of Digital Identity
What can parents do at home to support our young students?
Learning about the Virtual Reality Maze
Helping our childing at home create positive decisions about their digital identity
Where to find Digital Citizenship and Digital Identity Resources to create your own curriculum
- Common Sense Media
- October – Digital Citizenship Week
  - Month Long Event
  - #DigCitSDGs
- Global Maker Day (October)
  - GlobalMakerDay.com
- Identity Automation (IdentityAutomation.com)

Links of Interest

https://hubs.mozilla.com/JHPSK3B/digcit-vr-journey

About our Guests:

Dr. Marialice Curran

Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is the Founder and Executive Director of the Digital Citizenship Institute. Her advanced graduate and doctoral studies on adolescent development at Boston College reinforced her commitment to service learning as Dr. Curran leads by hand, heart and mind. As a mother and a connected educator, she has served as an associate professor, middle school teacher, principal and library media specialist. Dr. Curran is committed to promoting social good using social media and technology. She believes in a community-driven approach to educating and empowering digital citizens to create solutions in local, global and digital communities. Her mission is to turn negatives into positives and help to transform participants into designers, creative thinkers, global collaborators, problem solvers and justice-oriented digital citizens. Follow Marialice on Twitter at @mbfxc and @digcitinstitute, @digcitsummit and @digcitkids

Jaime Donally

Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a classroom teacher and later moved into instructional technology, where she invested in educators in her district. Her passion to build genuine relationships led to a forward-thinking PLN that embraces risk and innovation. She has started global events that have produced collaboration with educators and classrooms around the world. Donally provides staff development and training on trending technology topics to conferences and districts around the country. She is also the Engagement Director at Identity Automation, connecting with educators on the topic of digital identity. Learn more at https://www.identityautomation.com/pathfinder/.

Links of Interest

Website: IdentityAutomation.com
Twitter: @identityauto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identityautomation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/identity-automation

About Identity Automation

Your IT staff is challenged with securing your digital environment, while simultaneously enabling the transition to a perimeterless, BYOD world where more users, partners, and remote workers need access to your systems and data. Our powerful and complete identity and access management (IAM) solution, RapidIdentity was purpose-built to help you address the complex business challenges and cybersecurity threats of today—and tomorrow.

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 Tech 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 off 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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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

Follow our Hosts

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.

The Teach Better Podcast Network

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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Teach More … Hover Less! Aug 29, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Specialist and author Miriam Plotinsky on the podcast to discuss … 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.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How can Caoches support high quality teaching in the classroom?

Weekly Topic

Why are teachers micromanaging their classrooms?
- Whose fault is it?
I might be a micromanager if …
Is “non-hover” teaching the same as Flipping your Classroom?
- Students can learn and take responsibility for their learning
- Choice-based instruction
How do you shift the mindset in the classroom?
The importance of relationship building
Engagement vs Investment
What is Choice-Based Instruction?
Should teaching and learning be “hands-off”?

About our Guest: Miriam Plotinsky

Miriam Plotinsky is an author and instructional specialist who addresses challenges in both teaching and leading across schools with a wide range of differentiated needs. A strong advocate for student-centered learning, she provides coaching and professional development for teachers and administrators. Her first book, Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom (W.W. Norton & Company, 2022), is a practical guide to a student-centered instructional approach that removes the necessity of teacher micromanagement. Miriam is widely published in Education Week, Edutopia, ASCD Express, The Teaching Channel, EdSurge, K-12 Talk and Education World. She is also a National Board-Certified Teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision.

Links of Interest

Website: http://www.miriamplotinsky.com
Twitter: @MirPloMCPS

About the Book: Teach More, Hover Less

A hover-free classroom starts with a dynamic class community. Our image of a classroom community in secondary education is rapidly evolving. The experience of remote learning during a pandemic has altered our mental picture of students occupying rows of desks with a teacher nearby, closely monitoring their activities. But even when teachers are able to be in physical proximity to their students, the research is clear that students need to be empowered to take ownership of their learning in order to be fully engaged. The question this book explores is: How can teachers step back, stop micromanaging, and allow students more agency? In this engaging guide, instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky breaks hover-free teaching down into four sequential stages: mindset, deeper relationships, planning for engagement, and choice-based instruction. Her book shows how teachers can free themselves from helicopter habits and allow students greater control of their own learning, while still managing and maximizing classroom time effectively. https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019879

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 Tech 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 off 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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Teaching Digital Citizenship to both Students AND Teachers Aug 22, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Martin McGauran on the podcast to discuss the importance of teaching Digital Citizenship to both our students, and our 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.

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Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: What is the difference between Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy?

Weekly Topic

Digital Citizenship vs Digital Literacy
- Digital Citizenship is NOT “Cyber Safety”
  - Digital Citizenship is “What you do online”
- How can Coaches support teachers in teaching Digital Citizenship in their lesson plans
- Current state of digital citizenship education in elementary classrooms (Australia vs USA)
  - Australia – National Digital Citizenship Curriculum
  - “Digital Safety – and Well Being”
- Important Topics in Digital Citizenship
  - Social Media Awareness & Safety
  - Online Gaming & Online Conversations
  - Meta Worlds and “second life” type of virtual environments
  - How to Report what you see online … safely and respectfully
- Don’t vs Do’s in student user agreements
- Explicit vs embedded digital citizenship
- Where to find good resources about Digital Citizenship
  - Common Sense Media
  - Be Internet Awesome
  - gov.au (Government Organization)
  - http://ollieonlinedownunder.com/

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About our Guest: Martin McGuaran

Marty McGauran is an Australian primary (elementary) school teacher and educational consultant with over 12 years experience in schools. He is a qualified teacher, holds a Masters of Education (ICT & Digital Learning) as well as being a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator. In 2018 he founded Inform and Empower, with the aim of redesigning and rethinking the way that digital safety and wellbeing is delivered in primary schools. Marty's passion for digital citizenship & online safety comes from his extensive experience as both a classroom teacher & school technology/curriculum leader. He is equally energised presenting to parents & carers, teachers or students! In 2022 his live streamed incursion program (Every Term, Every Student) reaches an Australian audience of 21,000 students.

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Website: informandempower.com.au
Twitter: @educatormarty
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mcgauran-98232a7a/
ISTE Resources: https://sites.google.com/informandempower.com.au/digitalcitizenship/home

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Setting Up Your Instructional Coaches for Success by Creating a 90-Day Blueprint for Success Aug 17, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Stephanie Howell, Nicole Zumpano, and Katie Fielding on the podcast to discuss the importance of Instructional Coaches having a clearly defined 90-Day Plan at the beginning of the 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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Weekly Topic

What should Coaches be thinking about as the school year begins?
What is the 90-Day Coaching Plan?
Why should coaches be thinking both short and long term in their planning?
How should Coaches be planning out the first half of their school year?
- Phases 1- Listening and Learning
- Phase 2- Focus and Frame
- Phase 3- Empower and Accelerate
- Equity, Relationship Building, Establishing a coaching culture, professional development, reflection, workflows, professional learning networks, communication
Templates Templates Templates
https://bit.ly/Coach90DayLaunch

About our Guests

Stephanie Howell- Instructional Technology Coach

Stephanie is the CEO of Gold EDU, Control the Chaos EDU, and is also the EdTech Lead for the Pickerington Local Schools District. Stephanie has spoken at conferences around the world. Her most recent achievements are being a part of the team named ISTE’s Distinguished District, WOSU Leadership Award, a Google Innovator, and PLSD’s Innovative Leader award. Stephanie is one of the founding members of Global GEG and Gold EDU. Stephanie has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. Stephanie is a co-host on two podcasts Get Inspired and Innovative and Control the Chaos EDU.

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Twitter: @mrshowell24

Katie Fielding

Instructional Technology Coordinator Arlington Public Schools Virginia. Katie Fielding is always excited to talk about ways to integrate technology into the classroom. Katie transitioned to the role of Instructional Technology Coordinator after 13 years in the high school science classroom. In that position, she quickly found her niche in sharing instructional practices with her colleagues, and she was selected VSTE coach of the year in 2019. Katie takes joy in building capacity in others so they can fully participate in the digital world. Additionally, she is an ISTE Certified Education, Canvas Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Coach; and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.

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Website: https://www.katiefielding.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieF

Nicole Zumpano

Nicole has over 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher and instructional technology coach. Currently, she serves as a Director of Instructional Technology Coaching for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois. A National Board Certified Teacher and Google Certified Trainer and Coach, Nicole teaches graduate-level instructional technology courses for three universities. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and education.

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How to Support The Administrators who are Supporting Your Coaching Program Aug 15, 2022

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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 Nick sit down to discuss why it’s important to be on the same page with your administrator so they can back you up both in and out of your coaching duties. 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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Question of the Week

What do you think district and building leaders should be watching for in tech in the upcoming school year?
How should leaders address professional development this year in regards to technology integration?

Weekly Topic

Why is it important to work with your administrator, especially at the beginning of the school year?
- Coaches are put in school buildings to support teachers in meeting both district and building goals.
- They are not “spies for the administration” rather they are “certified support professionals” and “content specialists” designed to help classroom teachers develop and deliver dynamic curricular activities to help students meet their standards.
How should you approach your principal at the beginning of the school year?
- Set up a time to meet before the school year starts.
- Have a meeting set at least twice a month if not weekly to keep in touch of what is happening in the classrooms.
When should you approach your principal at the beginning of the school year?
- Often
- After the first few days have passed
- Before the first major staff meeting
  - to set up an opportunity to work with teachers
- Should building leaders be focused on “Tech”?
  - No – Building leaders should be focused on standards and how students are meting them.
  - Building leaders should be focused on how their students are meeting the standards and how teachers are creating lessons to meet those standards THROUGH the use of digital learning activities.
  - The “Tech” is simply a vehicle for meeting the standards.
- What is the purpose of Instructional Coaches doing Professional Development?
  - Professional Development should be designed to setup a way to demonstrate how teachers can meet the needs of the principal.
  - Large Group PD should be designed to then lead into discussions and be agenda items in department & grade level PD which then needs to be designed to lead to 1:1 Coaching sessions in classrooms.
- Advice for Instructional Coaches starting out the new school year.
  - Create meaningful relationships with your administrators.
  - Make sure that all PD sessions are supporting the goals of the building and district. This way you are being “the answer” rather than “just another thing” that teachers have to listen to each week.
  - Use your Newsletter and Website as marketing vehicles to assist you in supporting your principal goals.

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