Episodes
March 22, 2021
Are You A Tech Coach Champion?
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 5 of Coaching Matters . In this chapter, we learn about Coach Champions and important they are in not just setting up a Coaching relationship with teache...
March 15, 2021
Tech Coach Reflections: COVID-19 … One Year Later
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan reflect on the life of a Tech Coach during the last 12 months of COVID-19 education. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts about th...
March 8, 2021
The Great EdTech Debate: Padlet vs Wakelet vs Google Keep
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome Rhode Island Educator and Google for Education Trainer Jen Thomas on the program to debate our favorite curation and collaboration tools. Welcome to The Great ...
March 1, 2021
How To Create Successful Coaching Cycles With Your Teachers
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 4 of Coaching Matters . In this chapter, you will learn the differences, as well as the pro's and con's of both 1:1 and Team Coaching. If you would like ...
Feb. 22, 2021
1:1 Coaching vs Team Coaching | Debating the Pros and Cons of Instructional Coaching
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 4 of Coaching Matters . In this chapter, you will learn the differences, as well as the pro's and con's of both 1:1 and Team Coaching. If you would like ...
Feb. 15, 2021
Canva for Education: Empowering Your Teachers and Students To Design!
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and sits down with Jason Wilmot the Head of Education at Canva to discuss the importance of empowering every teacher and student to be the designers of their imagination. Did yo...
Feb. 8, 2021
10 Roles and Responsibilities of Coaches (Coaching Matters Chapter 3)
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss Chapter 3 of Coaching Matters "Roles and Responsibilities for Coaches" If you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please contact the show today! Join...
Feb. 1, 2021
Does Coaching … Really Matter?
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan begin a book study on the book Coaching Matters. We discuss chapter 1 which gives us a firm foundation on where tech coaching should begin and become successful. Join ...
Jan. 25, 2021
STEM Education: How Can Tech Coaches Help Create Engaging Activities For All Subject Areas?
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome our guests, Lindsay Simpson, and Amy Fusarelli as we discuss STEAM, Tech Coaching, and putting it all together as we collaborate with teachers to reach student...
Jan. 18, 2021
Preparing Teachers Of Younger Learners To Be Tech Ready
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome our guest Sarah Kiefer as we talk about a topic of discussion from The Tech Coaches Network. We discuss ways that we have prepared teachers of younger learners...
Jan. 11, 2021
The Launch of a New Tech Coaches Website
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss the launching of her new website Tech Imaginations ! If you are interested in creating your own blog or website this year, check out the team at Educational We...
Jan. 4, 2021
Are You Coaching Your Curriculum or Your Technology?
In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff sits down with Kat Howard to discuss making the big transition to a Microsoft Teams environment, managing multiple Tech Coaches, and helping them learn to coach to the curriculum, r...
Dec. 13, 2020
The Great Breakout Room Debate: Meet vs Teams vs Zoom
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome John Sowash from the Chromebook Classroom Podcast as our guest as we discuss & debate the Breakout Rooms and how they are being used on Microsoft Teams, Google...
Dec. 7, 2020
Connecting EdTech with Parents in your Community
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss ways tech coaches can connect with parents and the community for collaboration and support. Jeff also shares a few highlights from his ISTE session from the pa...
Nov. 30, 2020
What Do Tech Coaches Have to be Thankful For This Year?
Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professi...
Nov. 16, 2020
Are You A Complete EdTech Coach?
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Tech Coaches Adam Jaurez and Katherine Goyette, authors of the new book The Complete EdTech Coach: A Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning. About our Gu...
Nov. 9, 2020
Are You Treating Your Tech Coaches Like Offensive Coordinators?
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss how tech coaches can build relationships with admins, IT coordinators, etc. to effectively carry out district plans and initiatives. Why is it important to all...
Nov. 2, 2020
Supporting Students as Content Creators During Quarantine
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome Eric Guise as we discuss handling content creation with students during a time of hybrid learning. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to h...
Oct. 26, 2020
The Importance of Goal Setting for Classroom Teachers and their Tech Coaches
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan welcome guest co-host, Kate Curran to discuss ways to set meaningful goals with your teachers and how to stick to them as we move through new and different ways of tea...
Oct. 26, 2020
Keeping Students “Hands-On” During Hybrid Lessons using LEGO Education Products
In this BONUS episode of Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jenny Nash from the LEGO Education Team to discuss how teachers can keep students safe in their classrooms while also creating a hands-on curriculum using L...
Oct. 19, 2020
Using Data to Create Outstanding Professional Development
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss how to take data you have collected from teacher training and use it to move forward in creating meaningful professional development. If you are a new listener...
Oct. 12, 2020
How Can Tech Coaches Help Administrators Create Transformative Learning Environments?
In this episode of "Ask the Tech Coach", Jeff sits down with educator, administrator, and author Jethro Jones to discuss his new book "SchoolX" and share effective ways for Tech Coaches to help their administrators see their ...
Oct. 5, 2020
Making October Better Than September
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss reflecting on the past few weeks as the year has begun and how we can use professional development to grow and move forward to continue making it a great year....
Sept. 27, 2020
3 Simple Yet Effective Ways For Tech Coaches To Take Leadership Roles In Their School Districts
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss with Dr. Dan Kreiness how Tech Coaches can take simple, yet effective leadership roles in their districts without even being asked by their administrators. If ...