Jeffrey Bradbury - TeacherCast Educational Network

Ask The Tech Coach

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Welcome to Ask the Tech Coach, your weekly Q&A for practical, in-the-classroom support. Hosted by Jeff Bradbury, this podcast tackles your biggest questions about educational technology, instructional coaching strategies, and digital learning tools. Each episode provides clear, actionable tips to help you support your teachers and make an immediate impact. Whether you're a new coach looking for guidance or a veteran teacher trying to solve a tech problem, this is your essential audio toolkit. Subscribe for your weekly dose of practical solutions and coaching confidence.

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Jeffrey Bradbury - TeacherCast Educational Network

Episodes

What is a Curriculum Map doing in my Digital Learning Lesson? 08.05.2023 26:46

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 Coach Amber Hinkel on the podcast to discuss the importance of creating Curricular Maps that align to both Core Curricular and Digital Learning Standards. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your...

Creating Vertical Alignment between your Core Area Subjects and Digital Learning Curriculum 01.05.2023 27:56

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 Barb Scully discuss the importance between creating a vertically aligned Digital Learning Curriculum that matches up to your overall K12 Program of Studies. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please...

Building Digital Learning Skills and Lessons into the Core Curricular Subjects 24.04.2023 29:46

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 Barb discuss the importance of including Digital Learning standards and skills into core-curricular subjects and lesson plans. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We woul...

What is a K-12 Standards-Based Digital Learning Curriculum? 17.04.2023 37:38

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 Barb discuss the differences between Digital Literacy, Digital Competency, and Digital Citizenship and share our recommendations for creating a K-12 Digital Learning Curriculum. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share y...

Creating a Forward-Thinking Culture for Digital Learning Culture by Observing the ISTE Standards 03.04.2023 42:59

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 educator, author, and ISTE Certified Educator Rachelle Dené Poth to discuss the importance of creating standards-based instructional materials when supporting teachers and administrators. If you would like to be a part of future...

How do you create a district-wide vision for Digital Learning? 20.03.2023 53:14

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 discuss how a school district can set a vision for digital learning in the classrooms and how you can start that conversation with your administrative team and instructional coaching department. If you would like to be a part of futur...

Creating and Supporting a Culture for Digital Learning and Innovation in a K12 School District 13.03.2023 42:16

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 Dr. Jim Beeghley on the podcast to discuss the many ways that a school district can clearly define the term “Digital Learning” and put that definition in place when considering the many ways to move staff members across the Adoption-I...

New Beginnings: How to Transition from Instructional Coach to Digital Learning Leader 06.03.2023 17:03

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff shares 3 exciting updates to both his personal life, his professional career, and the future of this podcast! 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 jo...

How can GZM Classroom be used to support Student Creativity in Your Classroom? 06.02.2023 26:06

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 Ben Strouse from GenZ Media to discuss the how podcasts can be used in the classroom to support student creativity. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We w...

Can Instructional Coaches Support Computer Science Education in K12 Classrooms? 23.01.2023 35:36

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 educators and podcasters Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor of the Teaching with Python podcast on the show to discuss the importance of Computer Science Education in our K12 classrooms. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and...

What Can You Expect When You Are #NewToCoaching? 16.01.2023 37:02

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 Coach Allison Peterson on the podcast to talk about the importance of finding your “One Word” for your coaching program this year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact...

How Can EDU Take Advantage of Video and Live Streaming to Promote Student Achievement? 02.01.2023 49:57

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 professional broadcaster Ross Brand onto the podcast to discuss how you can help your students create standard-aligned lessons and activities using video and live streaming applications. If you would like to be a part of future podcas...

What is an ISTE Certified Educator? 26.12.2022 46:03

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 ISTE Certification Trainer Rick Ballew on to the podcast to discuss the ISTE Certification 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 joi...

Crush it from the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers (and Coaches)! 23.12.2022 56:26

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 Dr. Matthew Rhoads and Dr. Casey Jakubowski on the podcast to discuss the importance of supporting our new staff members. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We woul...

How is Samsung Education Supporting and Promoting Innovation in the Classroom? 21.12.2022 1:05:36

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 Micah Shippee and Dee Lanier onto the podcast to discuss how Samsung Education is supporting innovation in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We woul...

Do You Feel Like a Superhero in Your Classroom? 19.12.2022 37:13

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 Daniel Bergman onto the podcast to discuss why teachers (and coaches) truly are Superhero’s 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 hav...

Can Instructional Coaches Save the Teaching Profession? 12.12.2022 36:18

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 Donna Gerard to discuss some of the reasons why teachers are leaving the profession. 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 sho...

4 Success Stories (and One Non-Success Story) From a Brand-New Instructional Coach (Featuring Jud Hartman) 05.12.2022 44:39

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff speaks with first year Instructional Coach, Jud Hartman to learn about how he is successfully bringing Project Based Learning and UDL into his brand new coaching program. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thought...

How can Instructional Coaches Support Our Districts in Times of Crisis and Emergency? 28.11.2022 49:48

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 Melissa Jackson, Susan Shapiro, and Jon Miller to discuss the importance of safety and school safety training to ensure that our teachers, students, and community are well informed in case of an emergency. If you would like to b...

How to Stay Connected with Teachers … When You Can’t Physically Meet with Them 21.11.2022 43:24

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 Instructional Coach Michael Thomas to discuss his passion for supporting teachers, podcasting, and his advice to Instructional Coaches during the cold days of winter! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share y...

Are You a Minimalist Instructional Coach? 14.11.2022 42:39

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 Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman, co-author of the new ASCD book " The Minimalist Teacher " to discuss how Instructional Coaches can create a more focused atmosphere for themselves and the world around them. If you would like to be a pa...

Instructional Coaching Conversation Starters … that Actually Work! 07.11.2022 36:35

  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 Instructional Coach Renee Dawson to discuss the various ways that Coaches can start meaningful and authentic conversations that result in positive interactions in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future po...

Why are Faculty Meetings the Key to Setting Up Meaningful Coaching Cycles? 31.10.2022 29:32

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 important it is to create a funnel system from your faculty meetings that help you land meaningful collaborations in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact...

Developing, Setting, and Achieving Instructional Coaching SMART Goals 24.10.2022 28:58

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 importance of setting SMART Goals for Instructional Coaches. 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 th...

Are You Controlling the Chaos in Your Classroom? 17.10.2022 47:53

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 Instructional Coaches and authors Stephanie Howell and Tara Ruckman to discuss their new book “Control the Chaos.” If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We would...