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In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff welcome Annamarie Rinehart and Emily Cowan from Forward Edge on the podcast to discuss the importance of starting the school year off in the right direction by building supportive and positive relationships with teachers and building administrators.
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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: How can Instructional Coaches start the year off on the right foot after attending summer professional development? Weekly Topic
Thoughts on the 2022 ISTE Conference
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/theanywhereschool-classroom/ (Google Adaptive Learning Lab)
What new and exciting innovations were showcased at the conference?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-UgPQ6OvAk (Google Classroom Practice Sets)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUAieYcreoc (Cast Moderator for Google Chrome)
How can you take what you learn at conferences and turnkey them into district conversations?
Take detailed notes during the conference
Create a system for post-conference debriefing
Create a list of what will most impact students and how much work will the teachers need to do to learn the skill
Having important conversations with Administration about new and best practices in staff development and classroom innovation
Stay updated on building and district goals
How to help your coaching goals and vision match up with their goals and visions
Setting up the Coaching role during the first staff meeting
Have your elevator pitch
Short and sweet but very clear and concise
Don’t talk (at first) about Tech or Instructional Design
Get to know your teachers as people
Always be conversation driven … not tech driven
How to keep current climates in mind when working with adult learners
Setting up Coaches in a leadership position in the building / district
Using leadership meetings to find your “generals” to get into classrooms and build relationships
The importance of continual PD for Instructional Coaches
Use all your interactions and relationships as professional development for yourself
Keep asking questions of your teachers about how “they” are doing things so you can learn more, build relationships, and pass...