In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Nick discuss why it’s important for Tech Coaches to create systems for their various duties throughout the day that will help them do things just a bit faster. In this episode, we discuss: Todays Sponsor: http://www.podcastingwithstudents.com/ (www.PodcastingWithStudents.com) Reflections and reactions MastermindNew cohort began on January 10 http://teachercast.net/mastermind (Next cohort begins in February … reserve your seat today!) 2, 6, 12 Month options NJECC WorkshopEdTech Integration Plan
https://www.teachercast.net/mastermind () FETC TeacherCast Podcasting Workshop Microsoft Interviews Round Table Discussion How Can We Create Systems for our Tech Coaching?What is a “System”?A way to document how something is done A tool that can be used to help you stay organized An opportunity to stay consistent Why are Systems Important?Systems keep tech coaches moving faster and help you work with more teachers to effect change quicker What is an example of a System?Teacher Onboarding System Blog Writing System Podcast Producing System Newsletters and Emails Scheduling Appointments What could a system look like?A checklist Screenshots Video tutorials A ticket system Gmail filters https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/04/13/coaches-10-tools-to-help-keep-your-schedule-organized/#4a3b8f9c3058 (Great applications that help in creating systems)https://www.teachercast.net/university/into-to-google-forms-and-sheets/ (Google Sheets) https://www.teachercast.net/university/into-to-google-forms-and-sheets/ (Google Forms) https://www.teachercast.net/tep074-15-digital-curation-tools-classroom/ (If This, Then That) https://www.teachercast.net/university/intro-to-google-sites/ (Google Sites) 3 Things to think about when creating systems for Tech CoachingThink of something important (a task) that needs to get done … over and over Determine what type of system would work best to help automate that task Is there a different way of doing something so you don’t have to keep doing it? Free Downloadable Systems for Tech Coaches and Podcastershttps://teachercast-educational-network.ck.page/65d154eabc (Blogging and Podcasting Editorial Calendar (Google Sheets)) http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (On the Next Episode) Jan 21: How do you stop doing things for your teachers? Jan 28: Tech Coach Round Table
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Tech Coach Tip of the WeekNo Tech Coach can be everywhere at every moment of the day. Many Tech Coaches are also full time teachers but are still responsible for working with other teachers in their building. For this reason, it’s imperative that Tech Coaches create systems to help them stay focused on what tasks they are being asked to do and do often.
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