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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and welcomes JP Prezzavento and Susan Vincentz onto the podcast to discuss 7 things that Tech Coaches need to be doing as they get ready to wind down the school year. For many Tech Coaches, digital organization is a daily habit, but at the end of the year, it can be difficult to keep everything where you need it to be.   

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes Meredith Allen from Soundtrap on the podcast to discuss why teachers are using Soundtrap in their classrooms to teach their students about audio production and podcasting.   I am thrilled to have Meredith on this weeks program.  Sountrap is an amazing application that is available to content creators on all platforms and today, Soundtrap is announcing several brand new features that are going to be turning the heads of both classroom and studio podcasters everywhere. Listen to today's episode to learn how you can leverage educational podcasting in your classroom today! 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: * Soundtrap for Storytellers Soundtrap is launching an education version of its new Soundtrap for Storytellers podcast creation tool will be available in June to teachers and students for use in the classroom. The podcasting tool will help teachers differentiate instruction for students of all abilities within one classroom, giving students a compelling way to channel their thoughts and perspectives.  Having spoken to many teachers and students we believe they will be utterly engaged and it will be a fantastic way for teachers to get access to an inspiring vehicle for meeting core curriculum requirements. * New Podcast Transcription Tools (THIS IS AWESOME!) One of the newest and most unique features is an interactive transcript and editing tool.  Transcripts can be made automatically at the click of a button, and students will be able to transcribe and edit the spoken-word audio file as you would in a text document, eliminating the need to listen to the podcast over and over again.  We believe that it will differentiate instruction for all ages, abilities and individualized education plans. There are other cool features such as inviting someone to join your podcast and upload to Spotify. * Why Use Soundtrap in the Classroom? It is an easy tool for differentiating instruction for students of all abilities within one classroom and giving a voice to students that otherwise might not have an outlet for channeling their thoughts, opinions, and perspectives. It can provide an easy way to connect collaborators that might not have a Soundtrap account by using a guest link For those learners with an individualized education plan (IEP) for writing and/or reading, this tool allows them to see/easily edit the words and tell the story of their learning. Teachers can provide age-appropriate content in an environment that inspires students to tell their stories in creative, artistic ways. Teachers are looking for tools for collaborative and creative content making to support their STEAM efforts, the 4Cs (creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration) as well as project-based learning activities.  Access to Soundtrap for Storytellers will not only help educators meet core curriculum requirements, it will also enhance a student’s development in the 4Cs. Soundtrap bridges the necessary skills for preparing our 21st-century learners for a global, connected world. * Why Create Educational Podcasts? Podcasts can empower students and teachers to become content producers rather than content consumers, and they can give them audiences beyond the classroom. Podcasting gives students a sense of purpose, rather than seeming like just another academic exercise

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 innovation in the process. In this episode, we discuss: Build Your EDU Brand Online CourseFREE Email Course Selecting Your Avatar Content Creation Tips & Tricks Website StrategySEO How to build a newsletter Do You Have a Question For Us? https://www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net How To Inspire Innovation in the Classroom What is our first job in the classroom as Tech Coaches? How do we define innovation? How do we blend Innovation and Technology? Where does the Coaching come into the picture? Does Innovation mean something different to Teachers and Students? Examples of Innovation in the Classroom What do you do when Teachers don’t get the big picture?

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Jamie Turnbull to discuss how to create student podcasts using Synth.  In this episode, Jamie discusses how she sets up her podcasting activities through simple activities that then lead into a three-day activity for her middle school students. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland 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: Why Podcast in the Classroom? How to Podcast in the Classroom? Classroom Management During Podcasting Activities The Importance of Student Voice Creating Student Podcasts using Synth Setting Up Classroom Assignments Recording During Class time Recording Out of Class time Digital Citizenship Sharing Podcasts with Our School and Community About Jamie Turnbull Jamie Turnbull is a Middle School English teacher at Sioux Central Community School. She has been teaching for 6 years and consistently encourages student voice. Most recently, she designed a podcast unit with her students, which reflects the importance of student-centered learning and the power of student voice.   Students are using Synth to create podcasts. There are several links to student examples that I would like to share. Links of Interest Homepage: https://gosynth.com/podcasts/24181 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsJTurnbull Synth Blog Follow Educational Podcasting Today The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Learn how to create your own Podcasts with these great resources from TeacherCast Join our brand new Facebook Page! Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) Need a Presenter?

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, we are asked to perform tasks that are more appropriate for the IT department.  What do you do? Do you have any thoughts on this topic? We would love to have you share your thoughts on this subject.  Please reach out to us on Twitter @AskTheTechCoach today! This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, we discuss: * Build Your EDU Brand Online Course FREE Email Course Selecting Your Avatar Content Creation Tips & Tricks Website Strategy SEO How to build a newsletter And more … * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * Are you an Edtech Coach or an EdTechnician? How do you train your teachers on who to contact when something happens. What should an EdTech Coach be doing every day? Working with teachers in the classroom Be an open resource/available for teachers to swing by Making connections and networking Having meetings with administration Taking mental notes on what happens in classrooms Test tech to be utilized in the classroom/foster best practices What shouldn’t an EdTech Coach be doing every day? Break/fix IT work Shouldn’t BE the teacher in the room The relationship between the Tech Department and the EdTech Department Relay for various problems that might come up during the day Advocate for classroom teachers An Explainer of technical issues * On the Next Episode May 13: How do different schools approach the Tech Coach position differently? May 20: What do you do when every excuse is true Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail:

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Jake Miller from the Educational Duct Tape Podcast to discuss how he is revolutionizing online professional development on Twitter through animated Gif’s that he calls the EDUGIf. This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland 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: How do you get started as a podcaster? Using Flipgrid for community engagement The EduGif Tips and Tricks for New Podcasters Podcasting Equipment Websites and Web Design Using Newsletters to connect with your audience About Jake Miller Jake Miller is an edtech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast, shares #EduGIFs at JakeMiller.net and works as a Technology Integration Specialist for an Ohio Middle School. About Educational Duct Tape The #EduDuctTape Podcast, hosted by Jake Miller, focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. Jake sits down each week with a different inspiring guest with awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom to share and discuss some awesome ideas! Join us for Educational Duct Tape, once weekly! Links of Interest Homepage: https://www.EduDuctTape.com Website: https://www.jakemiller.net Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JakeMillerTech Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakemillertech YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbO93BzuvUUxnFJNHqUz3hg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakemillertech Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-duct-tape/id1447821443?mt Stitcher Radio: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=346589&refid=stpr Podcasting Equipment Mentioned AT 2100 Microphone Apple Earbuds

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: * Reflections from Last Week People reached out about us sharing examples of crib sheets. Appreciated the nuanced approach to how we put ours together. A nice way that encapsulates the extra resources for teachers so they can rehash and learn on their own time. * Build Your EDU Brand Online Course FREE Email Course Selecting Your Avatar Content Creation Tips & Tricks Website Strategy SEO How to build a newsletter And more … * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How To Effectively Use Lunch & Learns As Professional Development Are Lunch and Learns Effective? When are Lunch and Learns Effective? Tips for Lunch and Learns Never hold them in the Teachers Lunch Room Try to Rotate the Location Use them mostly as conversation with a little bit of tech Focus on a skill. Don’t show up expecting to show off Food is Fantastic … keep it healthy Use Lunch and Learns to build from previous PD Day topics or to enhance things that you are seeing in the class. Don’t ask teachers to present on the spot Focus on one small thing … that they can try then and there. Spread the word during the week as you visit classrooms BONUS: Poll Your Audience for Weekly Topics * On the Next Episode May 6: Are you an Edtech Coach … or an EdTechnician? May 13: How do different schools approach the Tech Coach position differently? May 20: What do you do when every excuse is true Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Tech Coach Tip of the Week While we often try to do “Lunch and Learns,” it’s more important that Tech Coaches think of these as networking opportunities that can then lead into working with teachers in the classroom. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email:

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities. In this episode, you will learn: How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers? Options for Students after they graduate What skills should be taught? / What skills aren’t being taught? Should there be more of a connection between K-12 and Higher Level teachers? What makes the KIPP Program so important for both students and parents? How can we take advantage of our College & Career Counselors? What role should parents have in preparing students for post-graduation careers? About Our Guests Sharifa Extavour, College and Career Support Manager, KIPP Through College Ingrid Renderos, MPA, Director of Academic Partnerships, Office of the Chancellor, Rutgers University-Newark Sharifa Extavour As a College and Career Support manager, Sharifa works with College Persistence Team to improve college persistence outcomes for advisees. She coaches a caseload of KIPP Alumni to meet their academic, financial and career goals through intrusive advising practices.  In addition, Sharifa manages the Strong Transition Plan as students prepare to leave the KIPPNJ region’s high school- Newark Collegiate Academy. As a leader in her region, she also works with key stakeholders at the high-school to ensure a smooth transition to college/career programs and in doing so, working to support the goal of decreasing ‘summer melt’. Prior to KIPP, Sharifa served in various Enrollment Management roles within Higher education including Operations, managing recruitment efforts, admissions counselors, and working with key stakeholders to support University-wide recruitment efforts and events. Sharifa also managed recruitment efforts for Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) which provided access to college to students from ‘academically and financially disadvantaged’ communities throughout New Jersey. She earned her BA in Sociology, Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and  M.A in Student Services. Sharifa enjoys trying different kinds of food, traveling, a good book on Audible, spending time with her family including her dog, Charley. @KIPPNJ Ingrid Renderos, MPA Ingrid Renderos currently is the Director of Academic Partnerships for Rutgers University-Newark’s Office of the Chancellor. In her position, she manages academic partnerships with various educational institutions, to ensure that partner students receive the support services needed to successfully graduate from Rutgers University-Newark. She is also charged with communicating to her academic partners the various campus-wide initiatives, especially targeting Transfer and First Generation college students. Since Rutgers University-Newark is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), she also collaborates with Latin American General Consulates, as well as community-based organizations that are serving the Latino community in Newark and Greater Newark. She has more than 25 years of experience working in the public sector. Of those, more than 20 years have been spent working for Rutgers University, Columbia University and other higher education institutions running MBA programs, as well as state-wide Management and Leadership programs for Adult Learners. She has a special interest in access to education regardless of socio-economic background, the role of inclusiveness in the New Jersey educational school system, as well as economic development. She has a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with a specialization in International Administration, and a Bachelor of Science from New York University’s Leonard N.

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 Treasures and Concordia University-Portland In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week What do you do after the PD Day? How do you expand 1 topic to become a month of learning * Build Your EDU Brand Online Course (sign up below) FREE Email Course Selecting Your Avatar Content Creation Tips & Tricks Website Strategy SEO How to build a newsletter And more … * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How To Create Crib Sheets & Templates Your Teachers Want To Use What is a Crib Sheet? Tips and tricks Cheat sheet How-to What makes a good Crib Sheet? Focus less on the “how” and more on the “what” Give examples of what to do/ what can I do Model lesson ideas Pro tips Add things that can extend the learning I.E. (google add-ons or chrome extensions, other tools that work, etc.) To Crib Sheet … or to Template??? Giving Credit where Credit is Due What apps should you use to make crib sheets and templates? Google Sheets Google Slides Google Sites SMORE SWAY Canva Distribution Methods Google Classroom Website LMS Email Other * On the Next Episode April 22: How to create the perfect Lunch and Learns April 29: Tech Coach Round Table Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Tech Tip of the Week It’s important not only to come up with ways for your teachers to consume helpful content quickly but in a format that you know they will be using when they need it. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network,

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 large, medium, and small group settings. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week Standards-Based Activities * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How Can We Support Our Teachers After Your Big PD Session? Creating specific examples and templates and emailing them to teachers Google Slides Google Sites SMORE SWAY Lunch and Learns or follow-up workshops/sessions to address specific skills. Keep it short and sweet. Never hold a lunch and learn in the breakroom Focus on a conversation not just on Tech Get your ideas from the questions that teachers are asking you throughout the week Feed them! Rotate Classrooms Check-in (how are they doing? How can you help) Show up with something useful Build on skills during the conversation that they don’t know they need to learn “Can I show your kids something real quick?” Coach or facilitate a trial run. Rinse and repeat. Share your success with your administrative team to plan additional large * On the Next Episode April 15: How to create a Crib Sheet or Template for Teachers April 22: How to create the perfect Lunch and Learns April 29: Tech Coach Round Table Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Tech Coach Tip of the Week The goal of a professional development session should never be seen or planned as a one-off event.  It should always be looked at as the introduction to several interactions with staff members for the next few weeks. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by

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 Grading measures a student’s mastery of grade-level standards by prioritizing the most recent, consistent level of performance. The learning targets are aligned with the standards and students are offered multiple ways to demonstrate understanding and proficiency. As this goes own, students monitor their own progress toward hitting these targets and teacher feedback is given consistently to help build motivation and progress. Everything You Need to Know About Standards-Based Grading Seven Reasons for Standards-Based Grading This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week: Tech Coach Roundtable Building a Tech Coach brand is important and something that needs to be discussed. Didn’t realize that so many components went into creating a website. Domain Hosting Theme / Colors Logo Content Strategy * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How To Create a Standards-based Mindset What is a Standards-based Mindset? 5 Ways to Approach a Standards-based Mindset Get Proficient with Standards and Scales Show several examples Give students a clear goal to achieve Talk your students walk through the rubric and how they would grade the assignments Realize the Power of Rubrics Figure out what standards you are addressing and discuss what each of the levels of a rubric would look like.   Have students collaborate with you on the rubric Factor in the 0 Factor Not everything needs to be in the official grade book. How can we give kids feedback without it being negative on their grade? Try more Tries Give students additional opportunities to get it correct. Should our goal be to rank our students or to get our students learning and progressing?

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 – Portland In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How and Why to Build an Educational Brand Is it important to have a branded identity? What goes into creating a recognizable brand? The importance of a website in branding. Content Creation Strategy Favorite Applications Website WordPress Graphics Adobe Photoshop Adobe Spark Adobe Rush Canva Camera App Social Media Buffer – Social Media Scheduling Strategies Have something to give away (PDF) through a newsletter/mailing list Mailchimp ConvertKit How to approach conferences/conventions Being recognizable on the outside and a teacher on the inside * On the Next Episode Ep44: Schoology: Standards-Based Grading 40 Chrome Extensions Every Tech Coach Should Know About our Guests Chris Aviles Chris Aviles is a teacher at Knollwood middle school in the Fair Haven school district in Fair Haven, New Jersey where he runs the renown Fair Haven Innovates program he created in 2015. Links of Interest @TechedUpTeacher www.TechedUpTeacher.com   Matt Miller Matt Miller is a career Spanish teacher turned speaker, blogger and author of Ditch That Textbook. Through blog posts, books, videos, podcasts, and other resources, he empowers teachers to teach with less reliance on the textbook through technology, creativity and innovation. Links of Interest Blog: DitchThatTextbook.com / FREE ebook: DitchThatTextbook.com/101 Twitter: @jmattmiller Facebook: facebook.com/ditchthattextbook

 In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian Dr. Will Deyamport on the program to discuss the new documentary “The Edupreneur.”  If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educators. For more information, please visit: www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, you will learn: What is an Edupreneur? What are some traits of Edupreneurs? The Edupreneur Documentary Vision Creation Process Guests Editing Process Feedback Where to purchase EduMatch Dr. Sara Thomas’s mission Advice for teachers wishing to become Edupreneurs The Dr. Will Show Podcast The Edupreneur Documentary The Edupreneur is a documentary film that takes you on a journey into the successes and challenges of some of the most recognized names in K-12 education consulting. The interviews feature eight edupreneurs discussing their lives and careers as educators and entrepreneurs. Where to Purchase the Documentary? * Purchase your copy of the Edupreneur Documentary Today! About Dr. Will Dr. Will, as he is affectionately known, is an instructional technologist for a K-12 school district, freelance writer, and Digital Learning and Development Strategist, where he works with teachers and administrators in making sense of going digital.  Additionally, Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show – where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up. Links of Interest Website Twitter @IAmDrWill Facebook Apple Podcasts SimpleCast   Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.

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 noticed online. In this episode, we take a look at some of the things a Tech Coach, or future Tech Coach, can do at home, or at conferences to get noticed to find their next Tech Coach position. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week’s Episode Building a Brand to become a Tech Coach Building your brand while working as a Tech Coach * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: TECHCOACH50 6 Month Promo Code: TECHCOACH100 12 Month Promo Code: TECHCOACH150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How To Build Your Tech Coach Brand * What is a brand? What makes up your brand? Ultimately how you present yourself to your district, other districts, etc. Tech Coach Websites What does it say about you? Who is your audience? Social Media Presentation Slide Decks Theme Style Personal voice * Professional Certifications Google Level 1 + 2 Google Trainer Google Innovator Microsoft Innovative Educator Apple Distinguished Educator LEGO Master Educator The plethora of edtech certifications (edpuzzle, flipgrid..) Coming soon: Synth, Merge Ambassador programs (Schoology) * Attending Conferences Choosing Topics to Present Interacting with others Party in the Hallways / Meetups (CoffeeEDU, Edtech Company Parties) * Resume / Portfolio / Exemplars / Artifacts Resume Cover Letters Exemplars Artifacts References What will they say about you?

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with ASCD Author Mike Anderson to discuss his new book What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior. In this episode, you will learn: What is the importance of the language a teacher uses in the classroom? What first made you aware of the importance of teacher talk? What are some common examples of how teachers end up talking in ways that don’t align with their good goals for students? How can negative teacher talk affect students? What are the benefits of positive teacher talk? What steps can teachers take to improve the way they talk in the classroom? What should a teacher do if they have an idea for a book? About Mike Anderson Mike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. An elementary school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool and university graduate level classes. He spent many years as a presenter, consultant, author, and developer for Northeast Foundation for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create safe, joyful, and challenging classrooms and schools. In 2004 Anderson received a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Now, as an education consultant, Anderson works with schools in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He is the author of many books about great teaching and learning, including What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior (ASCD, 2019), The Well-Balanced Teacher (ASCD, 2010) and Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn (ASCD, 2016). Links of Interest Twitter: Balancedteacher Facebook: facebook.com/wellbalancedteacher About the Book We all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership for their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
 * We want students to take responsibility for their learning, yet we use language that implies teacher ownership. * We want to build positive relationships with students, yet we use sarcasm when we get frustrated. * We want students to think learning is fun, yet we sometimes make comments that suggest the opposite. * We want students to exhibit good behavior because it's the right thing to do, yet we rely on threats and bribes, which implies students don’t naturally want to be good.
 What teachers say to students—when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions,