Jeffrey Bradbury - TeacherCast Educational Network

Ask The Tech Coach

Education EN ↓ 272 episodes

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

Are you Coaching with your Second Brain? Productivity tips for Instructional Coaches 10.10.2022 40:42

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 ha...

Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting 03.10.2022 37:34

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...

Note Taking Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Instructional Coaches 26.09.2022 23:16

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff 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, ple...

What is the ISTE Community Leader Program? 20.09.2022 32:57

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 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 w...

How Should EdTech Companies Treat Instructional Coaches? 12.09.2022 31:10

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 futur...

Digital Identity is Needed to Support Digital Citizens 05.09.2022 44:51

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 . W...

Teach More … Hover Less! 29.08.2022 30:45

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. Questio...

Teaching Digital Citizenship to both Students AND Teachers 22.08.2022 32:11

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 . ...

Setting Up Your Instructional Coaches for Success by Creating a 90-Day Blueprint for Success 17.08.2022 43:53

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff 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...

How to Support The Administrators who are Supporting Your Coaching Program 15.08.2022 33:18

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff 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 c...

10 Things That Might Be Holding Your Coaching Program Back 12.08.2022 35:06

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 discuss 10 things about your coaching program that you might wish to work on this 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....

Using and Collecting Data to Tell the Story of your Coaching Program 10.08.2022 42:31

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 Lisa Kuhn from Forward-Edge on the podcast to discuss the importance of Data Collection in the daily lives of an Instructional Coach. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcas...

5 Strategies for Instructional Coaches Entering a New School District 08.08.2022 35:28

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 Debbie Tannenbaum on the podcast to discuss her strategies for starting an Instructional Coaching position in a new district and why it's important to support teachers of extremely young learners. If you would like...

What is Universal Design for Learning? 05.08.2022 36:28

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 Brenny Kummer on the podcast to discuss how Universal Design for Learning can be deployed in your school district. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podca...

Supporting Innovation in the Classroom When Spread Thing Over Multiple School Buildings 03.08.2022 32:06

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach, Michelle Manning on the podcast to discuss the importance of supporting teachers through innovative practices in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please con...

Keeping Professional Development in Tune with Current Educational Climate 01.08.2022 44:13

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcome Annamarie Rinehart and Emily Cowan from Forward Edge on the podcast to discuss the importance of starting the school year off in the right direction by building supportive and positive relationships with teachers and building administr...

The Importance of Supporting Special Area Teachers in your School Buildings 29.07.2022 40:19

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 Carmella Berthia to discuss the importance of helping both the classroom AND the special area teachers in your building. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the...

Using Instructional Coaches as Building Leaders 27.07.2022 48:13

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 Alissa DeVito, Director of Technology and Innovation at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School in North Philadelphia, on the podcast do learn how school administrators can leverage their Instructional Coaches as building leaders to suppo...

Do You Have An Instructional Coaching Framework To Support Your Program? 25.07.2022 39:07

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 Instructional Coach Heather Esposito on the podcast to discuss the need for student voice inside of the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We wo...

Building Structure & Capacity in your Instructional Coaching Program 18.07.2022 52:24

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Technology Coordinator, Jonathan Skaris onto the podcast to discuss the importance of building systems and structure for your Instructional Coaching department. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share...

How can You Become a Google Certified Coach this year? 11.07.2022 42:03

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 Johanna Wilson and Sarah Boyle from MASSCUE on the podcast to discuss the Google Certified Coaching Certification. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast . We would love...

Are You Prepared to Be a Digital Learning Ninja? 20.06.2022 33:04

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 Instructional Coaches Jennifer Thomas and Jessica Brittingham onto the podcast to discuss their upcoming ISTE22 session and help you become an EdTech NINJA! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your tho...

5 Ways For Instructional Coaches to Recharge after 3 LONG Years 13.06.2022 25:18

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome Danielle McGee as we have a conversation about recharging as a coach after a challenging 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...

How to Create Successful and Entertaining Multi-Hour Workshops and Presentations 06.06.2022 1:00:17

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 Adam Jaurez, Brien Seymour, Jackie Patanio, and Tammy Dunbar to discuss our best tips and tricks for creating multi-hour presentations and workshops for both our school districts and large mega-conferences such as ISTE. If you w...

Summertime Strategic Planning to Jumpstart the New School Year 31.05.2022 43:05

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 Instructional Coaches Dr. Ashley McBride and Lisa Hockenberry on the program to discuss a variety of ways that we can support both our districts and school buildings in their summertime strategic planning. If you would like t...