Ask The Tech Coach

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff Bradbury and Dan Kreiness from the Leader of Learning Podcast discuss several ways that a Tech Coach and a school district can support teachers as they settle into learning how to use new technologies in their classrooms. Today's episode of Ask the Tech Coach is brought to you by Dyknow . When Technology Teams plan for technology integration, it is c...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Technology Coach and Microsoft Innovative Innovator Melania LeJeune to discuss ways that teachers can monitor tech integration in their classrooms. Today's episode of Ask the Tech Coach is brought to you by Dyknow . When Technology Teams plan for technology integration, it is crucial to think about how teachers will manage student device dis...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with New Jersey Tech Coach Eric Guise to talk about the importance of Tech Coaches focusing on the function rather than the application. For many Tech Coaches, they are often in a position of wanting to push a specific app because it's the latest and greatest. However, for many teachers, these new and exciting applications aren't household...

Are your teachers finally settling into the long school year and starting to get a little relaxed in their focus on Technology Integration? In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff discusses 5 things that every tech coach (and school district) can do to encourage teachers to become innovative and creative in their classrooms through technology integration. Today's episode of Ask the Tech Co...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Assistant Principal Josh Stamper to have a candid discussion on how Tech Coaches can successfully navigate the political waters of both a building and school district when trying to lead from within. Reflections from Last Week How To Involve Your Teachers In The Digital Learning Process Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Masterm...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff takes a look at several reasons why it's important for our teachers to be involved in their professional learning decisions. For so many teachers, they are told when to show up for PD sessions and given not much else in terms of a vision or professional roadmap. Because of this, Professional Development for many is simply meaningless. However, once a...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff unpacks the key steps needed to begin planning your school district's Educational Technology Integration Plan. In this episode, you will learn why it’s important to not only clearly define your scope and sequence for creating a digital classroom but also why it’s important to give your teachers yearly benchmarks that will effectively meet the ISTE st...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we begin a series of podcasts that will help Tech Coaches create an effective Educational Technology Integration Plan. Join us each week of October 2019 as we deep dive into what goes into creating an EdTech Integration Plan and why it's the single most important document to guide all of our Digital Learning decisions throughout the year. Reflections from...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Ohio Tech Coach Alex Oris on the program to discuss why it's important for Tech Coaches to create an effictive and efficient workflow for themselves. For so many Tech Coaches, the days are long and often a bit crazy. But there are a few things that you can do to keep yourself on track each day. Today's episode is brought to you by the Tech C...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we take a look at the professional relationships we have with our students, teachers, and communities. For many Tech Coaches, we think about our jobs as “in-class support” but so much of what we do is supporting what happens outside of the classroom walls. If you are a Tech Coach looking to learn about Public Relations this is a great show to listen to. M...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we take a look at the relationships you will be building with the teachers that you will be working with each day. No matter if you are a teacher who gets elevated to a full-time Tech Coach, a teacher who now has coaching responsibilities, or a Tech Coch brand new to the district, the relationships, conversations, reputation, and trust that you build with...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we take a look at the most important professional relationship that you can have in your role as a Tech Coach. The relationship between a Tech Coach and a building principal is one of the most important connections that should, if possible, begin before the school year starts. In the summer, a Tech Coach should meet with building administrators to get an...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick launch a brand new season of the podcast and share 4 things that Tech Coaches can look forward to this school year. If you are a Tech Coach and interested in supporting yourself through personalized professional learning, please check out The Tech Coach Mastermind . This professional group has been created to support Instructional Technology...

In this episode of the Ask The Tech Coach Podcast, Jeff welcomes entrepreneur Nachum Kligman, creator of Book Like a Boss to discuss why Tech Coaches should be thinking of themselves as business owners and entrepreneurs themselves. For the last few years, TeacherCast has been using Book Like A Boss as it's primary calendar-booking platform. If you would like to give it a try, you can first take ad...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Suzana Somers, a Tech Coach from Massachusetts on the podcast to discuss 3 important things that every tech coach should be doing just as July turns into August. If you have a summer routine, we would love to have you contact us on Twitter @AskTheTechCoach and share with us what you have been up to this summer and how you are preparing for t...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada from Eduro Learning onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help provide focused professional development for all adult learners no matter skillset or motivation for learning. In this episode, we discuss: Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today...

In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach , Jeff welcomes Adam Bevan from YouToring.com on the program to discuss how Virtual Reality and Analytics are helping to change the way our teachers are creating a flipped classroom. In this episode, we discuss: How should we define “Flipped Classroom” in 2019? What are some of the pros/cons about Flipping? Is there a best way to flip? Is there a wrong way to...

This week, over 20,000 educators came together in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to attend the ISTE 2019 conference. This year was even bigger and better than last year. I had the opportunity not just to present, but also meet and work with several of today's leading educational technology companies. In this episode, we take a look back at the conference and share insights from both educators and edtec...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Tom Mullany to discuss how Tech Coaches can use Google Sites to create great looking websites. For the last 4 years, Google Sites have been transforming the way that digital lessons are presented in classrooms and along with Google Classroom making up a 21st Century digital learning environment. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia U...

Are you a Technology Coach working on extensive summertime professional development for teachers who don't want to attend your sessions and if they do, aren't fully involved in the activities? In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, we share our tips and tricks for creating a culture for summertime digital learning. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland Tech Coach Mastermind...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Claudio Zavala Jr on the show to discuss 5 Things a Tech Coach can do to develop their own personalized professional development strategy. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week ISTE 2019: Tech Coach Workshop Saturday, June 23: [12:30]3 – Hour Hands-On Workshop A c...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and welcomes JP Prezzavento and Susan Vincentz onto the podcast to discuss the importance of helping both teachers and students leave the school district. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, we discuss: ISTE Tech Coach Workshop Saturday June 22 Tech Coach Guide To Creating A Professional Development ProgramNe...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and welcomes JP Prezzavento and Susan Vincentz onto the podcast to discuss 7 ways to get your Google Drive organized as Tech Coaches. For many Tech Coaches, digital organization is a daily habit, but at the end of the year, it can be difficult to keep everything where you need it to be. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Dr. Sam Patterson and Joe Benvenga onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help not only support technology integration but foster a culture of classroom innovation in the process. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, we discuss: Build Your EDU Brand Online Course FREE Email Course Selecting...

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick take a look at some of the Do's and Don'ts of being a Tech Coach. For many of us, we are seen as a content specialist who helps teachers in their classrooms but often, we are asked to perform tasks that are more appropriate for the IT department. What do you do? Do you have any thoughts on this topic? We would love to have you share your tho...