Episodes

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss how Microsoft Teams can be used to organize not just one, but a group of Technology Coaches to unify district communication and create a focused professional development portal for thousands of teachers and 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. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or look...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss the first things you should be doing and thinking about when being put in a position of leading other Tech Coaches. 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. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Co...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss ways to keep organized and get into a consistent routine both personally and digitally as you start a new school year. 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. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech...

In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff discusses Augmented Reality with Parker McDonough from Seek Education. 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 ... Topic 1 - Augmented reality for distance learning With many schools not returning in-person this fall, teachers and parents are looking for innovative ways to educate kids. A New York Times study launched this week ...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome Zak Ringelstein to discuss how to incorporate project-based learning in the classroom during this season we are in dealing with Covid and its impact on education. We talk about what PBL looks like in a hybrid situation and making it engaging for students whether face to face or virtual. 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. J...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss the Tech Coach Live virtual conference and break down all the action from the big event! 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. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a brand n...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss the Tech Coach Live virtual conference that happens on Saturday, August 15, 2020. They go over the list of sessions that will include numerous panelists with tech coaching experiences. We hope you will join us for the Virtual Conference over on YouTube on our TeacherCast channel. https://youtu.be/D0OgVEaVjRE Tech Coach Live Sessions Introducing the "NEW" Google Certified Tech Coach Hire me: How to Get Your First Tech Coach Job Wh...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss our favorite Video Solutions for Tech Coaches and discuss Pro's and Con's for each application. 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, we discuss: Virtual Meeting Applications episode link to debate episode……. Google Meet Pros Many features are free Easy to use … people are familiar with the platform Connect...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about organizing this school year that is looking more and more different by the day. 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, we discuss: What is your school district doing to prepare? Susan talks about the first day of school at one of their campuses as they transition back. What precautions is your school distr...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Sue sit down with (title) Sandy Paul to discuss what administrators really think about the Tech Coach Position. In this episode, we discuss: Why does a School District need a Tech Coach? What qualifies someone to be a Tech Coach? What do you look for when interviewing Tech Coaches? What does a Tech Coach Resume look like? How do you prepare your staff for having a Coach on staff? How do you prepare your staff for the concept of being “Coached” b...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan continue the “Tools For Tech Coaches” discussion throughout this month of July. Today we talk about Wakelet and how you can “Catch the Wakelet Wave” as we welcome Bruce Reicher to share his many experiences and how he has used Wakelet for his own productivity, coaching teachers, and with his students. Topics Discussed What is Wakelet and curation? How do you use it for your professional development and for your classroom? What are some int...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome Scott Bricker as we kick off the month of July focusing on Tech Tools for Tech Coaches. Scott will share ways to use Microsoft SWAY to create dynamic presentations as you train teachers and show them best practice tools to use with students. 5 Ways to use Microsoft SWAY in the Classroom Weekly newsletter Flipped Classroom Reimagining curriculum & textbooks Portfolios & Assessment Groupwork & Collaboration About our Guest: Scott Br...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome an awesome panel of tech coaches to discuss using video with training teachers and teaching students. We discussed what we have learned, what our teachers have learned, and ideas for best practices. Topics Discussed What have we learned about creating video to instruct our teachers? What have we learned about creating video to instruct our students? New Teacher Orientation What advice do we have for “newbies?” Camera angle at or a...

Are you looking forward to a new school year but it is just too early to bring new teachers into the building for training? Learn how to make the best PD decisions today! In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss a variety of ways that school districts can be successful onboarding new teachers before the school gets started! Whether it is physical or virtual, introduce yourself as the coach/trainer via video and send it out prior so they have a name, face, and voice to put...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about what summer PD and the summer conference training season will look like as we move forward in planning for a new school year and training teachers. 5 Strategies for Running a Successful Professional Development Bootcamp A lot of what we have been doing in our classrooms over the recent weeks is going to hold over into summer professional development and conference planning as we work to train veteran teachers and newly hired teac...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Stephanie Howell and Melissa Summerford on the program to learn about the brand new Google Educator Groups that are designed to help connect educators and provide an amazing professional learning experience for teachers and school districts. Are you looking for a Google Educator Group near you? Check out all of the great resources on Google Educator Group website or learn how you can start your own chapter today! Topics Discussed What are G...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about evaluating tech tools, things to consider, and working with administrators on purchasing needed technology for physical and virtual classrooms. How to Score Your First Tech Coach Position Getting Qualified for the Interview What makes you qualified to become a Tech Coach? Reflect upon and own your strengths; don’t be afraid to tout your knowledge with back information of how your knowledge can help others. Remember just because...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about evaluating tech tools, things to consider, and working with administrators on purchasing needed technology for physical and virtual classrooms. How To Help Your District Purchase EdTech Have meaningful discussions with your administrators Discuss the Why and the How in addition to the Who What is your purpose for purchasing this? Test Drive the Free Demos Many demos are still available through June. Give them a try and see wh...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk about using lessons learned from the school year to design effective summertime professional development. 3 Things School Districts Should Focus On During Summertime Professional Development Start with the Basics and Build From There What was already in place that new teachers may not have been fully aware of? What was in place that your teachers may need further clarified to better succeed? Don’t forget about your advanced users Bu...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, take on the popular question “Which Distance Learning Service is Best?: Google Meet or Zoom. Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitte...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, Melissa, and Kelly discuss where we are in this eLearning process and how we are encouraging teachers to plan for the possibility of being out for the remainder of the year. Reflections from Last Week: Last we discussed how our districts and schools have fostered STEM Education during distance learning. Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each m...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, Thom Gibson, and Tammy Dunbar discuss various ways to keep students engaged in STEM Education during distance learning days. In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week: Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days. Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind ...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Melissa and Jon discuss how EdTech Companies are offering their applications and services free of charge to school districts to support them during Distance Learning Days. In this episode, we discuss: Tech Coach Roundtable Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Website ...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, and Melissa discuss ways tech coaches can meet the needs of teachers during digital learning days when we are not able to be face to face. How do we coach from a distance? In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week: Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days. Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to ...