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 several tech coach colleagues from around the country
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Question of the Week
Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.
This week's question is: What is the difference between coaching in elementary vs coaching secondary buildings?
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Coaching Elementary vs Coaching Secondary
“Our department is going through a district realignment. Our coaches are being asked to coach at the secondary level. What is the secondary world like? Do I use similar strategy to get into teachers classrooms as I do now?”
- Relationships across the board. Make them comfortable coming to you no matter what grade level.
- Remember Technology integration is the same basic concept. As the coach you are not expected to know the higher-level content; just be an encourager and motivator in teaching them how to integrate technology effectively.
- Similar strategies are definitely effective such as 1:1 coaching, Lunch/learns, etc. Etc.
- I Do-We Do-You Do model can be effective then word spreads to colleagues about the effectiveness of what you as a coach has taught them
- At the high school level, think about meeting with the department heads periodically to get a feel for how things are going and then fill the principal in throughout the year.
Summertime Tips and Tricks for Teachers and Coaches
- Cleaning up / Organizing Digital Files for the end of year
- Cleaning up LMS Class (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.)
- Gmail Cleanout/setting vacation responder
- Enjoy a guilt free summer by planning your units and current routines and systems with what works and what doesn’t.- DECLUTTER
- Tech Device Collection (SIMPLE form)
- EOY Checklist for Tech/Instructional Coaches
- Planning summer PD opportunities “PD on the Beach”
