Episodes

Sept. 23, 2019

Building Tech Coach Relationships With Our Students, Teachers, and Parents

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we take a look at the professional relationships we have with our students, teachers, and communities. For many Tech Coaches, we think about our jobs as “in-class support” but so muc...
Sept. 16, 2019

Building Long Lasting Professional and Personal Relationships With Your Teachers

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we take a look at the relationships you will be building with the teachers that you will be working with each day. No matter if you are a teacher who gets elevated to a full-time Tec...
Sept. 9, 2019

Building Strong Relationships With Your Principal

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we take a look at the most important professional relationship that you can have in your role as a Tech Coach. The relationship between a Tech Coach and a building principal is one o...
Aug. 26, 2019

4 Things For Tech Coaches To Look Forward To In A New School Year

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick launch a brand new season of the podcast and share 4 things that Tech Coaches can look forward to this school year. If you are a Tech Coach and interested in supportin...
Aug. 5, 2019

How Can Tech Coaches Book Themselves Like A Boss?

In this episode of the Ask The Tech Coach Podcast, Jeff welcomes entrepreneur Nachum Kligman, creator of Book Like a Boss to discuss why Tech Coaches should be thinking of themselves as business owners and entrepreneurs thems...
July 22, 2019

3 Things Tech Coaches Should Be Doing This Summer

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Suzana Somers, a Tech Coach from Massachusetts on the podcast to discuss 3 important things that every tech coach should be doing just as July turns into August. If you...
July 15, 2019

The Challenges Of Working With Adult Learners | Featuring Eduro Learning

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada from Eduro Learning onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help provide focused professional development for all adult learners no...
July 8, 2019

Using Virtual Reality To Flip The Classroom

In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach , Jeff welcomes Adam Bevan from YouToring.com on the program to discuss how Virtual Reality and Analytics are helping to change the way our teachers are creating a flipped classroom. In ...
July 1, 2019

ISTE 2019 Wrap Up Podcast

This week, over 20,000 educators came together in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to attend the ISTE 2019 conference. This year was even bigger and better than last year. I had the opportunity not just to present, but also meet and...
June 17, 2019

Google Sites: How To Make A Great Looking Website

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Tom Mullany to discuss how Tech Coaches can use Google Sites to create great looking websites. For the last 4 years, Google Sites have been transforming the way t...
June 10, 2019

How to Prepare for End of the School Year and Summer Time Staff Pd Days

Are you a Technology Coach working on extensive summertime professional development for teachers who don't want to attend your sessions and if they do, aren't fully involved in the activities? In this episode of Ask the Tech ...
June 3, 2019

5 Ways For Tech Coaches To Get Personalized Professional Development

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Claudio Zavala Jr on the show to discuss 5 Things a Tech Coach can do to develop their own personalized professional development strategy. This podcast is sponsored by ...
May 27, 2019

Helping Your Teachers Transfer Their Digital Files When Leaving The School District

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and welcomes JP Prezzavento and Susan Vincentz onto the podcast to discuss the importance of helping both teachers and students leave the school district. This podcast is sponso...
May 20, 2019

7 Applications To Organize Before The School Year Ends

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and welcomes JP Prezzavento and Susan Vincentz onto the podcast to discuss 7 ways to get your Google Drive organized as Tech Coaches. For many Tech Coaches, digital organization...
May 13, 2019

How To Inspire Innovation In All Classroom Teachers

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Dr. Sam Patterson and Joe Benvenga onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help not only support technology integration but foster a culture of classroom innov...
May 6, 2019

Are You An EdTech Coach Or An EdTechnician?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick take a look at some of the Do's and Don'ts of being a Tech Coach. For many of us, we are seen as a content specialist who helps teachers in their classrooms but often, ...
April 29, 2019

How To Create A Successful Lunch & Learn Program In Your School District

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick discuss 10 Tips and Tricks for running Lunch and Learns in our schools. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, we discuss: Reflec...
April 15, 2019

Edtech Cheat Sheets & Templates

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick discuss the reasons why your Tech Coaches should be creating EdTech Cheat Sheets and Templates for their teachers. Today's episode is brought to you by Student Treasur...
April 8, 2019

Using PD Sessions To Set Up A Month Of Teacher Interactions

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick take a look at the important period of time that happens after a major PD Session and discuss several things that a Tech Coach can do to engage their teachers both in l...
April 1, 2019

What is a Standards-based Mindset? | Featuring Kellie Ady from Schoology

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick welcome Kellie Ady from Schoology on the program to discuss how teachers can approach a Standards-based mindset . What is Standards-based Grading? Standards-Based Gradi...
March 25, 2019

Everything You Wanted To Know About Educational Branding … But Didn’t Have The Experts To Ask

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick sit down with Michael Cohen, Matt Miller, and Chris Aviles to discuss their top branding strategies for educators. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – P...
March 18, 2019

Building Your Tech Coach Brand: Part 2

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick bring you the second part of our Tech Coach Brand conversation. In part 1 , we discussed how to create a professional website and match it with your social media to get...
March 11, 2019

Building Your Tech Coach Brand: Part 1

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Nick discuss 3 important components that make up your Tech Coach Brand. If you are looking to jump into the world of educational presentations or want to write your first bo...
March 4, 2019

Using Microsoft Teams and OneNote For Professional Development

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Jeni Long and Sallee Clark to discuss how they are using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft OneNote as professional development tools in their classroom. If you are l...