Episodes

March 16, 2020

How Can Tech Coaches Support Each Other As We Support Our Teachers During Distance Learning Days

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff, Susan, and Matt discuss they have helped districts and teachers prepare for school closures in the wake of COVID-19. In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week: In...
March 9, 2020

How Should Distance Learning Look When Schools Need To Close?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss the many questions surrounding distance learning including how to approach the idea as well as logistical consideration to think about surrounding teacher work...
March 2, 2020

Should Tech Coaches Support Social Media Habits In Todays Classrooms?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss the importance of Social Media in todays classrooms and academic programs. Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your scho...
Feb. 24, 2020

The Many Dangers Tech Coaches Face When Working With Students In The Classroom

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss approaches and things to think about as you enter a classroom for lesson modeling and/or co-teaching. What does it look like when a tech coach works with stude...
Feb. 17, 2020

What Does Professional Development Look Like For Tech Coaches?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss how taking care of yourself as a Tech Coach via your own professional learning is just as important as serving the teachers. To have energy and knowledge to m...
Feb. 10, 2020

5 Ways to use Video and Live Streaming in the Classroom

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Susan and Matt on the podcast to discuss how and why Interactive and Streaming Video can be used for both Tech Coaches and Classroom Teachers. In this episode, we discu...
Feb. 3, 2020

How Are You Building Your Tech Coach Brand?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan discuss several ways that Tech Coaches can build their Tech Coach Brands. In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Last Week: How to create a Post PD Workshop Sur...
Jan. 27, 2020

How To Collect And Utilize Feedback Data After Your PD Workshops

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff and Susan talk about the end of your Professional Development Cycle. We spent a ton of time creating our workshops and making sure they are perfect. But, what happens after the...
Jan. 21, 2020

Coming Back To Your School District After A Conference … What Happens Next?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Tech Coaches Susan Vincentz and Tisha Richmond to discuss the FETC Conference in Miami Florida and share our thoughts about what happens once we return to our school di...
Jan. 13, 2020

4 Ways For Tech Coaches to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Pennsylvania educator Matt Friedman to discuss 4 Ways For Tech Coaches to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences. We are also excited to share our updated subscription links wi...
Jan. 6, 2020

5 New Years Tech Coach Resolutions for 2020

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff shares some new adventures in Tech Coaching and encourages Tech Coaches worldwide to create their list of New Years Tech Coach Resolutions with the podcast. We are also excited ...
Dec. 22, 2019

Are You A Future Ready Coach?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Brianna Hodges to discuss Future Ready Coaches and her involvement in this years FETC Conference in Miami Florida. This month, the Ask The Tech Coach Podcast will...
Dec. 16, 2019

Supporting Teachers As Both The Tech Coach and Tech Director

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Google Certified Trainer, Tech Coach and Tech Director from Troy City Schools Eujon Anderson on the program to discuss the upcoming FETC Conference. Learn how he keeps...
Dec. 9, 2019

How To Become a Tech Coach in TWO School Districts

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes North Texas Digital Learning Specialist, Michael Vick, onto the podcast to discuss how he transitioned from being a Math Teacher to a Tech Coach in two amazing school b...
Dec. 2, 2019

What Does A 12-Month Tech Coaching Position Look Like?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff turns the microphone on his cohost Nick Amaral to learn all about his Technology Coaching program in his New Jersey School District. This month, the Ask The Tech Coach Podcast ...
Nov. 25, 2019

3 Ways To Support Teachers Through Unexpected Challenges in Technology Integration

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff Bradbury and Dan Kreiness from the Leader of Learning Podcast discuss several ways that a Tech Coach and a school district can support teachers as they settle into learning how ...
Nov. 18, 2019

How Can We Successfully Monitor Tech Integration In Our Classrooms?

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Technology Coach and Microsoft Innovative Innovator Melania LeJeune to discuss ways that teachers can monitor tech integration in their classrooms. Today's episode of ...
Nov. 11, 2019

The Importance of Tech Coaches Focusing on Function and NOT on Application

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with New Jersey Tech Coach Eric Guise to talk about the importance of Tech Coaches focusing on the function rather than the application. For many Tech Coaches, they ar...
Nov. 4, 2019

5 Ways To Encourage Technology Integration

Are your teachers finally settling into the long school year and starting to get a little relaxed in their focus on Technology Integration? In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff discusses 5 things that every tech co...
Oct. 29, 2019

Finding Harmony in EdTech Integration

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff sits down with Assistant Principal Josh Stamper to have a candid discussion on how Tech Coaches can successfully navigate the political waters of both a building and school dist...
Oct. 21, 2019

How To Include Your Teachers In Professional Learning Decisions

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff takes a look at several reasons why it's important for our teachers to be involved in their professional learning decisions. For so many teachers, they are told when to show up ...
Oct. 14, 2019

Effective Planning for Technology Integration

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff unpacks the key steps needed to begin planning your school district's Educational Technology Integration Plan. In this episode, you will learn why it’s important to not only cle...
Oct. 7, 2019

The Three Most Important Planning Documents That Guide Your School District

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” we begin a series of podcasts that will help Tech Coaches create an effective Educational Technology Integration Plan. Join us each week of October 2019 as we deep dive into what goe...
Oct. 2, 2019

5 Ways To Create An Effective Tech Coach Workflow To Be More Efficient and Effective

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach ,” Jeff welcomes Ohio Tech Coach Alex Oris on the program to discuss why it's important for Tech Coaches to create an effictive and efficient workflow for themselves. For so many Tech C...