Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders.
In this “Ask the Tech Coach episode,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coaches Tasia King and Brian Heyward to learn how coaches can survive attending the ISTE Conference.
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Question of the Week
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This week’s question is:
How can Instructional Coaches prepare for the ISTE Conference?
Weekly Topic
- A Coaches Guide for Attending the ISTE Conference
- Plan for success by picking multiple sessions during each time
- Explore, but don't get distracted
- You have permission to leave
- Use the app. The Favorites features is my favorite
- Upcoming Coaching Sessions to Attend
- Monday, 12-2:00 - Instructional Coaches Playground
- Tuesday, 1:30- EdPuzzle Booth: Coaching With EdPuzzle
- Wed, 10am- WeVideo Booth- Richland Two Interactivity Features Roll Out
- Wednesday, 2pm: CDW Breaking Barriers With Equity and Access in EdTech
- Summertime Activities for Coaches to Refresh
- Personalized Professional Development
- Reading a good book
- Try doing something that is “non educational”
About our Guests
Tasia King
Tasia King is a trainer, coach, and creative with 7 years of experience teaching second and third grade in Columbia, South Carolina. She became a district-level Technology Integration Specialist after serving 4 years as a school-based Technology and Learning Coach. As a Google Level II Educator, Tasia is dedicated to supporting educators in cultivating a culture that meets the unique needs of every student through personalized and equitable teaching practices. She is a proud 2023-24 SCASCD Emerging Leaders cohort member. Tasia finds great fulfillment in learning experiences related to teacher and student creation and actively engages with educators worldwide to foster professional connections. Connect with her on X @mrstechking!
Brian Heyward
Brian Heyward is a district Technology Integration Specialist for Richland Two. He holds certifications in Screencastify and Edgenuity. Brian is also a doctoral candidate in educational technology from the University of South Carolina. Brian started his educational career as a choral director and has served as a technology consultant for numerous professional music organizations in South Carolina. He has presented on using video creation and formation in the classroom and his research interests include improving student affect when using technology in the music classroom as well as content creation to drive student achievement.
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