Episodes

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Oct. 7, 2024

Unlocking Professional Growth: Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Instructional Coaching with Suzanne Becking

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, host Jeffrey Bradbury speaks with Suzanne Becking from Fort Hayes State University about the development of a new master's program aimed at instructional coaches and digital learning leaders. They discuss the importance of professional development in educational technology, the ideal candidates for the program, and the impact of ISTE standards on teaching pra...
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Sept. 3, 2024

4 Ways To Build a Successful Instructional Coaching Program

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode, we welcome new Instructional Coaches to a brand new school year and discuss 4 things every Instructional Coach needs to have in place to be successful this school year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Question of the Week Our favorite part of recording a live podcast e...
Aug. 27, 2024

Unlocking the Power of SMORE: Effective Communication Strategies through Streamlining Parent & Staff Communication! - Digital Learning Today: Where Productivity Meets Innovation in the Classroom.

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Dr. Brandi Stinson, a principal from Maryland, about the communication app SMORE. They discuss the importance of effective communication in schools and how SMORE helps streamline the process. Dr. Stinson highlights the features of SMORE, such as multimedia integration, polls, translation, scheduling, branding, and analytics. They also discuss different ways to use SMORE, including newsletters, event announcements, and back-to...
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Aug. 5, 2024

Coaching The Whole Educator – A Conversation with Becca Silver

In this episode of the Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach and Educational Consultant, Becca Silver from “Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast” on to the show to discuss how Coaches can build their brands in their schools and in the world. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … How to start the school year off on the right foot What are the expectatio...
Aug. 1, 2024

Successful Ways to Build Relationships with Staff Members

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Diane Manser and Allison Peterson on the program to discuss how Instructional Coaches and Teachers can work together in the classroom this year to support student achievement. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly new...
June 18, 2024

Check Out These Instructional Coaching Sessions at ISTELive 2024!

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Nicole Zumpano and Allie Schultze on to the podcast to discuss the ISTELive Conference in Denver Colorado and how Instructional Coaches can leverage the Instructional Coaches Playground on Monday from 12-1 to learn from a dozen amazing presenters. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the po...
266
June 10, 2024

How can Coaches Successfully attend the ISTELive 2024 Conference?

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. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Question of the Week Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is partic...
265
June 4, 2024

Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Conversation with Allison Peterson

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes instructional coach Allison Peterson on the program to discuss her new book, Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles and how new coaches just starting out can be successful next year by getting started over the summer! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join ...
264
May 28, 2024

Does Your School Need an A.I. Advisory Team?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Matt Sherrill on the podcast to discuss the importance of forming an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Team in your school when supporting emerging technologies including AI. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Weekly Topic What is a V...
263
May 20, 2024

How to Develop an Instructional Coaching Team Designed for Long Lasting Success

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coaches Tasia King and Brian Heywood on the program do learn how several coaches can work together as a team to support a single school district. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Weekly Topic Building coach capacity (...
262
May 14, 2024

7 Things Instructional Coaches Should Avoid During the Long School Year

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Alyssa Zajack, Tiffaney Washington, and Ashley Somer from the Creative Solution Squad on the podcast to discuss important things that Coaches should be thinking about as they begin to plan for a new school year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you joi...
261
May 6, 2024

11 Tools Every Instructional Coach Should Have in their Back Pocket!

Click Here to learn more about the Mind Your Coaching Institute Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Melanie Matthews on the program to discuss 10 tools that Instructional Coaches should always have in their back pockets. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. 10 Tech Tools ...
260
April 29, 2024

Crucial Organizational Systems that All Instructional Coaching Departments Need

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach Jessica Winston on the podcast to discuss the importance of building district-wide organizational systems to support Instructional Coaching programs. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Question of the Week Our fav...
259
April 22, 2024

Notion4Teachers: Learn how to Create a Complete Digital Organizational System Today!

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes educator and creator of Notion4Teachers.com, Milo Leask on the podcast to discuss how Notion can be used to keep you organized. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Weekly Topic What is Notion? How can teachers use Notion? How can sc...
258
April 8, 2024

Helping Your Teachers Learn how to SMILE – with Laurie Guyon

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, and Author Laurie Guyon on the podcast to discuss the use of AI in the Classroom, the importance of building positive relationships with others in the profession, and her new book SMILE Learning. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We w...
257
April 1, 2024

Strategies for Building Teacher and Administrator Relationships

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Dr. Shannon McPherson on the podcast to discuss the importance of building relationships with both teachaers and administrators and gives advice for ending the school year off in a way that helps you set yourself up for success in the upcoming school year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please conta...
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March 25, 2024

Helping Teachers Navigate the Artificial Intelligence Classroom

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Danielle Abernethy onto the podcast If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Weekly Topic Helping students and teachers understand Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and use it responsibly How do you test AI so that you can demo it during a li...
March 18, 2024

John Gamba: Serial Entrepreneur and Mentor to Educational Technology Startups - The Jeff Bradbury Show

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Penn GSE Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of the Gamba Foundation, John Gamba Jr. on the podcast to discuss the current state of education in this country, how Penn GSE is supporting entrepreneurs in EdTech, and the importance of creating a pathway for success for startups.. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Foll...
March 12, 2024

California Online Public Schools: A Blueprint for How to Successfully Educate Staff, Students, and your Community - Digital Learning Today: Where Productivity Meets Innovation in the Classroom.

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes California Online Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Richard Savage onto the podcast to discuss how he and his team have created a 20 year fully online educational program that supports more than 2,500 students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … All about the California Online Public Schools 20+...
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March 4, 2024

Communication, Collaboration, and a Collective Vision: How to Transition from an Administrator to an Instructional Coach Successfully

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach Jennifer Kaufman on to the podcast to discuss how she is using her former career as a district administrator in her current role as a Lead Coach for one of the largest school districts in the country. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to hav...
254
Feb. 12, 2024

Can Google Sites and Google Classroom Collaborate Effectively?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Kyle Horst from Kirksville Web Design on the podcast to discuss how Instructional Coaches can leverage the power of Google Sites with their teachers. Learn how you can create a dynamic website that collaborates WITH Google Classroom to create a seamless digital learning environment today! If you would like to be a part of future pod...
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Feb. 5, 2024

Can Instructional Coaches Leverage Educational Podcasts To Support Their Curricular Goals?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes John Mitchell, Nicholas Damiani and Stephanie Petro on the podcast to discuss how they are leveraging audio and video podcast to support their strategic communication vision as well as provide students with real world activities that will help them in their futures. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, pl...
252
Jan. 29, 2024

The Importance of Building Critical Relationships with Teachers and Administrators

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Christina Cockrell and Yasha Chapman on the program to discuss the importance of building relationships with both teachers AND administrators, especially as the second half of the year kicks off. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the ...
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Jan. 22, 2024

How can Instructional Coaches harness the power of Artificial Intelligence?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Susan Vincentz and Gabriel Carrillo on the podcast to discuss the upcoming FETC conference. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Big News of the Week FETC Conference: January 23-26 https://www.fetc.org/ Coaching Sessions to...