Ask The Tech Coach

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan host the GEG Group from New England. We discuss what’s new and a hot topic for this time of year...Staying organized!  Don’t forget to share your favorite organizational tips on Twitter at @AskTheTechCoach ! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts on any of our topics, please contact the podcast.  We would...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan talk about an issue we all sometimes struggle with. Unfortunately, there are times when you won’t have all the answers as a tech coach….and that’s ok!  If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast.  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Te...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome Jon Miller, a school safety and security specialist in New Jersey. We discuss Jon and Jeff’s journey as they have built capacity and tools to best serve staff and students.   If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast. We would love to have yo...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Damian Matheson, the Director of Partner Development and Digital Portfolio Coach at Spaces.edu. Together, we discuss how teachers and students can leverage digital portfolios and the power of Student Voice to create exciting and long-lasting records of student achievement and innovation from Kindergarten through graduation. If you would...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss how a single Tech Coach can create a wave of momentum as a school district adjusts to a new culture of digital learning.  If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Ne...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome educator Scott Bedley onto the program to discuss his school district's professional development program that supports new teachers. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coac...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome guest co-hosts, Sarah Kiefer and Laura Counts to share how they have formed a fantastic working relatsionship in their school building that has led to outstanding student achievement. Laura is a 4th gr teacher and showed her students a photo of kids sitting around a radio learning back in the early days of polio. This sparked an unp...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 5 of Coaching Matters . In this chapter, we learn about Coach Champions and important they are in not just setting up a Coaching relationship with teachers, but also the relationships between coach and principal. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contac...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan reflect on the life of a Tech Coach during the last 12 months of COVID-19 education.   If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to b...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome Rhode Island Educator and Google for Education Trainer Jen Thomas on the program to debate our favorite curation and collaboration tools. Welcome to The Great EdTech Debate: Google Keep vs Padlet vs Wakelet! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast.&n...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 4 of Coaching Matters . In this chapter, you will learn the differences, as well as the pro's and con's of both 1:1 and Team Coaching. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherC...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 4 of Coaching Matters . In this chapter, you will learn the differences, as well as the pro's and con's of both 1:1 and Team Coaching. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about this great book, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherC...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and sits down with Jason Wilmot the Head of Education at Canva to discuss the importance of empowering every teacher and student to be the designers of their imagination. Did you know that your school can sign up every teacher, student, and staff member up for a Canva for Education account for FREE? To learn more, please visit Canva.com/Educatio...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss Chapter 3 of Coaching Matters "Roles and Responsibilities for Coaches" If you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please contact the show today! Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Ne...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan begin a book study on the book Coaching Matters. We discuss chapter 1 which gives us a firm foundation on where tech coaching should begin and become successful. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Net...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome our guests, Lindsay Simpson, and Amy Fusarelli as we discuss STEAM, Tech Coaching, and putting it all together as we collaborate with teachers to reach students. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coa...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome our guest Sarah Kiefer as we talk about a topic of discussion from The Tech Coaches Network. We discuss ways that we have prepared teachers of younger learners to be tech ready with ever changing ways to do school.   Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss the launching of her new website Tech Imaginations ! If you are interested in creating your own blog or website this year, check out the team at Educational Web Design and learn how you can continue sharing your passions, on your website.   Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to b...

In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff sits down with Kat Howard to discuss making the big transition to a Microsoft Teams environment, managing multiple Tech Coaches, and helping them learn to coach to the curriculum, rather than the technology. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome John Sowash from the Chromebook Classroom Podcast as our guest as we discuss & debate the Breakout Rooms and how they are being used on Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The Te...