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In-Class Flip: A Student-Centered Approach to Differentiated Learning May 01, 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 ISTE Authors Carolina Rodriguez-Buitrago and Martha Ramirez to discuss their upcoming book “In-Class Flip: A Student-Centered Approach to Differentiated Learning.” 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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In This Episode ...

What does a 2022 flipped classroom look like?
How can a teacher get into flipping their classroom?
Rewiring flipped learning with in-class flip
How can Instructional Coaches support the Flipped Classroom model?
Best practices in providing Professional Development on Flipped Classroom
How can teachers and coaches take advantage of the summer time to prepare for a flipped classroom environment?
Post-pandemic teaching and socio-emotional learning in the classroom

About our Guests

Carolina Rodriguez-Buitrago

Carolina Rodriguez-Buitrago is a teacher, researcher and teacher educator from Bogotá, Colombia. She has been an English as a Foreign Language teacher for over 20 years. Carolina has been working with flipped learning since 2014 and has studied its impact on students’ self-regulation, the application of active learning methodologies in students’ development of autonomy and the emancipatory power of technology in students’ learning. She recently decided to pursue Positive Education as a complement to her knowledge on technology and English Language Teaching and Learning.

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Martha Ramirez

Martha Ramirez is a teacher educator, English professor, and academic consultant in Bogotá, Colombia. She has been in the education field for almost 20 years and first bumped into flipped learning in 2013 while researching how to design a pronunciation pedagogy course for English teachers in Colombia. Since then, she has fully flipped all of her courses, which she blogs about in her personal website. Nowadays, she combines flipped learning and in-class flip with growth mindset education.

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About “The Book”

This book tackles in-class flip thoroughly being the first book of its kind. The book explains what in-class flip is and how it differs from traditional flipped learning. The book contains 13 chapters that walk teachers through the many possibilities to conduct an in-class flip across settings, providing detail for teachers to implement it successfully and from scratch. We lay out the theory behind flipped learning and construct our own definition of In-class Flip, including comparisons with other authors’ conceptions of this approach. The book was written by two language and teacher educators, but to fill the gaps of content and context the authors might have, fifteen educators around the globe and in multiple fields were interviewed and their stories provide a wider scope. We also explain how differentiation plays an important role in the use of in-class flip. This is a practical book with many real-life examples (images, videos, lesson plan formats), a step-by-step planning guide, and information about online learning, gamification and other methodologies that in-class flip supports. Throughout the different pages, educators will encounter a myriad of ideas they can take into their classes as soon as they pick up this book.

About ISTE

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.

ISTE BOOKS

ISTE books and jump-start guides address both established and emerging industry topics, and are aligned with the ISTE Standards, providing clear, practical guidance to help educators meet the standards. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, librarian, district leader or teacher educator, ISTE books are your answer to effective districtwide PD and professional learning to meet your goals or tech initiatives.

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What is a Boundless Classroom? Apr 25, 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 invites Dr. Nathan Lang-Reed and Dr. James Witty on the podcast to discuss their new book “The Boundless Classroom: Designing Purposeful Instruction for Any Learning Environment from ISTE Books. 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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About our Guest

Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad

Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Vice President of Strategy at Savvas Learning. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator, high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He was also the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. He serves as the US State Ambassador for the Climate Action Project, a collaboration between the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, NASA, and the Jane Goodall Institute, and an advisor for TAG (Take Action Global). Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching, The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics co-authored with Dr. Robert Marzano, WeVideo Every Day, Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, and The Teachers of Oz, co-authored with Herbie Raad. Nathan received a bachelor of arts degree in general science-chemistry from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a doctorate of education degree in learning organizations and strategic change from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Use what you need from https://www.drlangraad.com/about @drlangraad | Drlangraad.com

James Witty

James Vince Witty, Ed.D., Esq. is a Tennessee native with 20 years of experience working for and on behalf of students and families. Dr. Witty currently serves as Executive Director of Schools within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools district, leading and supporting high schools. He earned a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Witty also received a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Tennessee and, most recently, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Nashville School of Law. At the national level, Witty is known for authoring Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education: Indicators of Quality Programming, published by the National Alternative Education Association. He has served students, teachers, and families as a teacher, an executive principal, an adjunct professor, a district leader, and a director for the Tennessee Department of Education. Witty is also the founding executive principal of MNPS Virtual School, Tennessee’s first public virtual school. In 2019, Witty was recognized as Principal of the Year for his school district. More recently, in his role as Executive Director of Schools, Witty is responsible for sustaining learning continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic by scaling remote, virtual, and blended learning options for students. | @DrJamesWitty

About “The Boundless Classroom”

A global pandemic hit our world, changing education forever. Teachers must now leverage technology to provide students with high-quality teaching and learning experiences that transcend a traditional classroom’s walls. This is a historic opportunity to reimagine instruction in ways that boost learning outcomes and prepare students for living and working in the digital age. This book offers guidance for creating and sustaining rigorous and engaging blended learning solutions. Opening with lessons learned from the pandemic, the book addresses impacts on lesson design and delivery, student engagement, assessment, and teacher training and professional development. The following chapters build on and address these experiences, with each chapter featuring strategies and examples of how to implement effective approaches to lesson design for blended and online instruction. This book:

Explores seven different blended learning models, with strategies and suggestions for implementing each one.
Provides detailed guidance for planning a blended learning curriculum, from establishing a digital infrastructure to
integrating students into a learning management system (LMS) to mapping a course scope and sequence.
Features downloadable templates, checklists, and guided professional learning tasks in every chapter to help design
virtual and blended lessons.
Includes strategies for implementing authentic, student-led assessments.

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From Tech Coach to Tech Director: A Roadmap to Help you Prepare for the Next Big Step! Apr 18, 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 Bradbury, Jenn Judkins, Jennifer Thomas, and Alex Podchaski discuss the thought process a Tech Coach might go through when considering the transition to becoming a Tech Director. 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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About our Guests

Jen Thomas

Jen Thomas is a passionate technology educator who began her career in education as a library media specialist. After twelve years in the school library, she decided to shift her role and is now the Instructional Technology Specialist at Dartmouth High School in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She is dedicated to empowering teachers and students and has a strong interest in coaching teachers in technology as well as planning and delivering professional development in all aspects of educational technology. Jen is a Level 2 Google Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer, and facilitates online professional development courses with a number of non-profit educational organizations. She is a member of the Board of Directors for MassCUE (ISTE affiliate) and a co-chair of their Professional Development Committee. She resides in Rhode Island with her husband, Charlie, and their three children, Cooper, Noah, and Caroline.

Twitter @BlendedLibGirl

Alex Podchaski

Alex Podchaski serves as the Director of Educational & Information Technology at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida, where he is responsible for coordinating all STEAM based initiatives (FIRST, MATE, Cybersecurity, Esports, & Drones) as well as the technology infrastructure of the school. He was the first independent school leader to obtain the Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) certification from CoSN, He has taught at both the high school and college level, was an instructor for CoSN on CETL fundamentals, and served as a mentor ATLIS’s ECATD and Aspiring Leaders program. He has presented at national conferences, organized regional school conferences and edcamps, and been involved with the New Horizon and CoSN K12 Innovation Advisory Board. Alex is also the co-founder and moderator of #edtechchat, a long running professional development discussion on twitter for the global edtech community.

Twitter @ajpodchaski
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/ajpodchaski

Jenn Judkins

Jennifer (Jenn) Judkins is the Director of Technology & Innovation at Woburn Public Schools in Massachusetts. She is an experienced middle and high school science teacher and technology coach as well as a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator (#NYC19) with over 20 years in K-12 schools. Jenn is committed to supporting thoughtful and responsible integration of digital tools as a regular provider of professional learning. She thrives on helping teachers gain confidence and empowering teams to proactively safeguard data. As a member of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Education Technology Administrators Association (METAA), MassCUE Influence and Advocacy Committee and co-founder of the New England Google Educator Group, Jenn works to understand and promote best practices in educational technology. She curates useful technology resources, tip sheets and integration ideas for educators on her blog, www.teachingforward.net. She can be found on Twitter @teachingforward

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Blog: www.teachingforward.net

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Empowering Student Creators through Peer-to-Peer Learning Experiences Apr 11, 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 talk with Ari Memar one of the creators of Tract and Megan Hull-Burg, an instructional technology coach about peer-to-peer learning. 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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About our Guests:

Ari Memar

Ari Memar is the CEO and Co-founder of Tract – the world's first peer-to-peer learning community – which he started with his former high school teacher, Esther Wojcicki. Prior to starting Tract, Ari was a Product Leader at Uber, helping start and scale several new business lines within Uber's New Mobility division.

Megan Hull-Burg

Instructional Technology Coach K-12 at Donegal School District in Lancaster, PA. A former high school social studies teacher who is passionate about using technology in the classroom.

Twitter: @burg_hull

About Tract

Tract is the world’s first peer-to-peer learning platform that provides kids ages 8+ with project-based learning activities to ignite their imagination and help them develop creativity, independence, critical thinking skills, and skills in problem-solving. Tract content can be used in school or at home in a 100 percent ad-free environment that is moderated and curated by a team of education experts led by Esther Wojcicki. Learn more at tract.app.

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Instagram: @tractlearning
Twitter: @tractlearning
Facebook: @tractlearning
LinkedIn: @tract-learning
TikTok: @tract.app

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What is an Educational Technology Integration and Strategic Plan? Apr 04, 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 break down the steps that a school district might go through when creating their own Educational Technology Strategic (Integration) Plan. 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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In this episode, we break down the steps that a school district might go through when creating their own Educational Technology Strategic (Integration) Plan.

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Are You A Coach with Imposter Syndrome? Mar 21, 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 welcome Dr. Dan Krieness as we discuss Imposter Syndrome and how it relates to our role as tech coaches and its effect on educators. 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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What is Imposter Syndrome?

In this week’s episode we have a great discussion of what imposter syndrome is to each of us.

What is Imposter Syndrome?
What does it look like?
Does it look the same for each of us?
How do we deal with it?
How can we stop it from preventing us from achieving our goals?
When do you know you have Imposter Syndrome?
How has it affected us in different aspects of our coaching roles and how do we overcome it?

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About our Guest: Dr. Dan Krieness

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. 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 the New York City metro area 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 named to Feedspot’s list of the Best 50 Educational Podcasts. He has also been a guest on several other podcasts. Dr. Kreiness is also a published author, having contributed chapters to 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, 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, WeVideo Certified Educator, and Wakelet Ambassador. His specific educational interests include leadership, educational technology, and student engagement. Connect with Dan Kreiness:

Website: https://leaderoflearning.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_kreiness
YouTube: https://youtube.com/DrDanKreiness

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The Importance of Meaningful Coaching Connections Mar 14, 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 welcome Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell to discuss how we can create strong connections with our colleagues and the importance of keeping these connections for successful teaching and learning. 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

Cultivating Connection: building strong connections to foster teaching and learning

Connections with students
Connections with fellow teachers
- workshops, presentations and conferences
- Learning retreat events
- Online events such as our Back to School Boost
- Podcasting
- We started Teacher Success Squad for teachers in their first 5 years
- Social media and online connections
Connections beyond the classroom
- Guest experts
- Partner classroom collaboration
Connection to self
- Learning to incorporate teacher wellness so we can show up at our best

Creating in the Classroom: leveraging technology for students to become the designers and creators

Harnessing the power of technology for students to create products, rather than just consume
- Ex: digital design of books, digital posters and more
- Learning to code

About our Guests

Leah Obach

Leah Obach is an educator from rural Manitoba. She has taught early years, middle years and high school, and acted as a technology coach for her school division. She has a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and Design. Leah is passionate about improving education through strong classroom practice, ongoing professional growth and collaboration with fellow educators. She strives to engage students in meaningful learning experiences, while fostering the development of timeless skills. Leah has been recognized for her commitment to best practices in teaching. She has represented Canada as a Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator for many years. Leah is the recipient of the 2016 ManACE Educator of the Year Award, the 2012 CDW Canada Teaching with Technology Award and the 2012 Microsoft Partners in Learning Global Forum first runner up award in Extended Learning Beyond the Classroom. Connect with Leah on Instagram and Facebook @kgeducation.ca or find her on Twitter @LeahO77

Devon Caldwell

Devon Caldwell is a K-8 resource teacher, university instructor, and yoga teacher in Manitoba, Canada. She is also a PhD Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction (Early Childhood Education) at the University of Victoria. Her research interests focus on how and why primary teachers integrate technology. Devon is passionate about infusing technology to foster collaboration, inclusion, and innovation among students, teachers, and their local and global communities. Honours include receiving the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Early Years Teaching Excellence Award from her school division, 2012 Microsoft Partners in Learning Global Forum first runner up award in Extended Learning Beyond the Classroom, and ManACE Educator of the Year Award. Devon is an enthusiastic contributor to online professional learning communities and loves mentoring educators and pre-service teachers.

About KG Education

Behind KG Education are two passionate educators that grew up in the same small town. Both Devon and Leah were fortunate to be raised in the tiny, rural community of Kenton, MB. They have been best friends and collaborative teaching partners for more than a decade, and their passion for learning, sharing, and mentoring others has only grown stronger. Known by many as the “Kenton Girls”, they are excited to scale up their impact by offering a variety of professional learning opportunities for fellow educators.

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How Does Your School District Support Individualized Professional Development through Incentive Programs? Mar 07, 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 Kaitlyn Caudill, Riina Hirsch, and Christine Davis on the program to discuss the importance of Incentivizing Professional Development. 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

Instructional Coaching … with and without masks and COVID protections
Can you incentivize professional development?
Should you use an LMS for PD modules?
Should PD be top down … or peer pressure?
What is your “badge” or “token” that motivates teachers?
Who should lead PD … Coaches or Teachers or .. (other)?
Button Pushing PD vs Application Based PD sessions
How to build PD modules through:
- Pre-created YouTube videos
- Creating your own videos
- Project-based learning
Should PD programs have a Leader Board?
Where does the Teachers Union fit into the program?
How to start an incentivized PD program in your building/district
- Start with one vs launch with many
- The importance of starting from the Data

About our Guests

Kaitlyn Caudill

Dr. Kaitlyn Caudill is a K-5 instructional coach with the Cumberland County School District in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As an instructional coach, she focuses on supporting teachers through avenues such as supplying quality resources, modeling impactful teaching strategies, providing meaningful feedback, and facilitating professional development. In her current position, Dr. Caudill developed an incentive based, 22-module professional development program specifically garnered to the needs of the school’s teachers. Previously, Dr. Caudill worked as a STEM Coordinator and STEM Lab teacher, as well as a special education teacher at the elementary level. She earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in the areas of Secondary Social Studies Education and Special Education. Most recently she earned her Ed.D. from Liberty University in Educational Leadership.

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Riina Hirsch

Dr. Riina Hirsch is currently the Coordinator of Professional Development, Curriculum, & Instruction for the MERS/Goodwill Excel Centers in Missouri. In her role, she acts as curriculum developer, instructional coach, PLC facilitator, PD program administrator, technology integrationist, onboarding specialist, and occasional substitute teacher for four private, non-profit adult high schools. She is a passionate advocate for high-quality, relevant learning experiences for both students and staff. Her commitment extends beyond traditional professional development into creating job-embedded learning and facilitating seminars on effective tools for stress management/prevention. Riina spent 16 years as a middle and high school English teacher before moving into a full-time leadership role. She has earned a Masters in the Art of Teaching Secondary English from Brown University, an Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership from Walden University, and is currently pursuing an Ed.S. in School Administration from Northwest Missouri State University. Riina is a lifelong learner who aspires to inspire and support teachers.

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Chris Davis

Christine Davis is a Virtual Learning Specialist with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 and JoltEDU. In her role, she designs and facilitates professional learning for teachers and instructional coaches, specializing in designing high-quality blended or online learning experiences. Previously, Christine taught middle school Art, Digital Media, and Library & Media Skills. Later, Chris became a trainer and professional development director for the Blended Schools Network, a consortium of public school districts. Chris continues her work in these areas, now with the inspiring team at IU8 and JoltEDU.

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Unlocking Effective Lesson Plans: Why Coaches Must Align Curricular and Digital Learning Standards Feb 28, 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 the reasons why your school district should unifiy all lessons plans with both curricular and digital learning standards. 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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Does Your Professional Development Roadmap Match Your Instructional Coaching Goals? Feb 21, 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 how to create a Professional Development Roadmap that meets the goals of the district and propels Instructional Coaches into 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.

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The Components of a Professional Development Roadmap?
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Building a Professional Development Calendar
Reaching All Staff Members
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