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 How can we talk to our students about race and religion in 2019? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:28

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with authors Matthew R Kay and Shawna Coppola about race relations in today's classrooms and how school districts, teachers, and students can sit down and have positive and constructive conversations on the topic. In this episode, we discuss: * How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations. *  How to build conversational “safe spaces,” not merely declare them. *  How to infuse race conversations with urgency and purpose. *  How to thrive in the face of unexpected challenges. *  How administrators might equip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations. Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About our Guest Shawna Coppola has taught in public schools for over sixteen years. She currently works as a K-6 literacy specialist in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, and teaches courses and seminars through the New Hampshire Literacy Institutes as well as the University of New Hampshire’s Professional Development & Training program. She is a firm believer in the power and wisdom of children of all ages and is grateful for the lessons they teach her on a daily basis. Twitter: @ShawnaCoppola Matthew R. Kay Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia’s public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He is a graduate of West Chester University and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership with a Principals’ Certificate from California University of Pennsylvania. He deeply believes in the importance of earnest and mindful classroom conversations about race. Furthermore, he believes that any teacher who is willing to put in the hard work of reflection can, through the practice of discrete skills, become a better discussion leader. Driven by these convictions, he is passionate about designing professional development that teachers find valuable. Twitter: @MattRKay 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

 Why Does Your School District Need an EdTech Integration Plan? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:23

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick bring in the new year by discussing extremely important, EdTech Integration Plan.  We all have heard of a Tech Integration Plan, but today we take a look at the other document that describes and discusses not only what will be happening with the technology once purchased, but how it will be used in the school district. If you are in a school district and are interested in creating your own EdTech Integration Plan, please contact us today by email or voice.  We would love to work with you to help you create a fantastic professional development and edtech integration plan for your staff members. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions from Tech Coach Holiday Wishlist * New Website Design for www.AskTheTechCoach.com * Tech Coach Mastermind Last chance to sign up at www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind $100 Coupon by using the code TC100 * What is an EdTech Integration Plan? Tech Plan vs EdTech Plan Technology Driven Curriculum Driven Student Driven What do you need to do before creating your plan? Administrative and Community Buy-in Starting with the students and ending with the students Finding the right focus for your plan Formulating your Essential Question Working with administration to create the perfect roadmap for success What does the final EdTech Integration Plan look like? * How long will it take to create your plan? * What happens once the plan is approved? * On the Next Episode Jan 7: How to shift the culture of a school district? Jan 14: How to create systems for your tech coaching Jan 21: How do you stop doing things for your teachers? Jan 28: 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 Just as it’s important for school districts to create and maintain an updated technology plan that focused on hardware and applications, it’s equally as important for school districts to create and maintain an EdTech Integration Plan which describes what should be happening in classrooms.  This will then become the baseline and benchmark for the work that happens in the lives of Tech Coaches. 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

 The Tech Coach Holiday Wish List 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:29

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick are joined by Tech Coaches Kerry Gallagher, Sadie Lewis, and Claudio Zavala Jr to recap the year that was 2018 and look ahead to the new year by sharing their edtech tips, tricks, and app requests for 2019. In this episode, we discuss: * Mastermind * Sign Up Today to get on the list and be notified when it launches! * $50 off using the coupon “TC50” * Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches * Peer to Peer Mentoring * 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings * 8 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems * Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers * Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers * A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program * Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group 3 Apps You Want For The New Year Google Keep Create Collaborative Tasks and Lists Take Photos / Drawings and add them to other Google Apps quickly Voice Memo’s on Mobile Devices Sync with Desktop More visualization options Google Jamboard Ability to access Google Drive files from the Jamboard (physical) Plutio All in One Project Management Solution Create Projects, Tasks, & Integrate is with Google Calendar Manage Projects and People Desktop and Mobile Friendly Kerry: Resources: ConnectSafely Guides and Quick Guides Help parents better understand the apps their kids are using Help educators understand concepts like data privacy, media literacy, and copyright and how they can integrate them in their lessons Sadie: Future Design School Curriculum K-12 modular courses Apply design process to curriculum, instead of a stand-alone activity Sadie: Google tools used in new ways We think of Sheets or Slides as *having* to look a certain way or perform a certain function. Need to break out of that thinking. Claudio Voice control photo editing app Streaming tool to all social media platforms from my phone A student version of Pinterest Not really an app but a wish that all Google, Apple, MS would all work together!! 3 Systems You Wish You Had in Place as a Tech Coach To Do List Task Management System Booking Calendar Kerry: Parent/Home support system to help students feel successful both at school and at home Claudio: Tech workflow Claudio: Collaborative content sharing Claudio: Conferencing between classrooms on demand. Press button, we are connected Sadie: Leveled/Tiered communication with my teachers 3 Things You Plan on Doing in 2019 Growing Tech Coach Mastermind Program to Support More Tech Coaches Launching a Tech Coach Online Course Working with Tech Coaches at conferences such as FETC and ISTE Kerry: Get through year 1 in my new role successfully

 Keeping Tech Coaches Busy During the Holidays | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:36

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss the upcoming holiday season and share their list of 5 Important Things Tech Coaches can be doing during the holiday season. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions from Episode 29 “Tech Coach Collaborations” Sign Up Today to get on the list and be notified when it launches! $50 off using the coupon “TC50” Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches Peer to Peer Mentoring 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings 8 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group * Keeping Organized During the Holiday Downtime How should we support our teachers during the busy holiday season? Help them create engaging experiences for their students Help them in planning and preparation for when they return Prepping for evals? Is PD important in December? Keep it light but spark ideas for when they return Conduct a half year survey Plan workshops for next semester When do you lead and when do you get out of sight? Fun classroom activities during December Trying new things BreakoutEDU What can a Tech Coach be doing during the last few days of December? Spend time Getting organized Invite others to get organized with you Update PD resources and websites Tackle projects you’ve been putting off Reflect on the first half of the school year * On the Next Episode December 24: Tech Coach Holiday Wish List December 31: Strategies for Working with Reluctant Teachers Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment! 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 for Tech Coaches to remember that innovation can be just as much a part of the holiday season as it is during the busy times of the year.   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:

 The Power of Communication and Collaboration for Tech Coaches | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:17

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick welcome members of the Tech Coach Mastermind to discuss why it's important for Coaches to have a solid support system with other Coaches. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions from Mastermind Cohort 1 Sign Up Today to get on the list and be notified when it launches! $50 off using the coupon “TC50” Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches Peer to Peer Mentoring 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings 8 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group * Defining and Redefining the Tech Coach Position What does a Tech Coach do? A leader A Guide Someone who supports learning What is a Tech Coach responsible for? What are the “non-job description things” that a tech coach does? * The Struggles of Coaching both Teachers and Admins You are neither a teacher nor an administrator You have tons of responsibility but no real authority Your job is to put out fires and filter the nonsense to get the job done * Finding your Place in the School District Tips for first-year Tech Coaches that will help get to year two * The Importance of Connecting with Others Share what you know. Find ways to better support your students Find ways to better support your teachers Find ways to better meet district goals/initiatives Get challenged Enhance your craft Gather resources Brainstorm / collaborate on ideas * What is a Mastermind Program? Like-minded individuals with a common goal/purpose The Mastermind as a “support system” * Why Join the Tech Coach Mastermind Collaborate with like-minded educators around the world Share your knowledge and gain valuable feedback Open dialogue – judgment-free and confidential Challenge each other to create, implement, and achieve goals. Lean on others in similar roles for support * Reflections from Cohort 1 * Join us for Cohort 2 in January 2019 * On the Next Episode December 17: Keeping organized when you aren’t busy during the holiday season. 5 things Tech Coaches should be doing when they find they have downtime. Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment! Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU About our Guests

 Presenting Multi-Hour Workshops | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:44

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick dissect the dreaded “multi-hour workshop presentation” and provide key tips, tricks, and strategies for your next large conference workshop presentation or school based professional development day.   In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions from Episode 27: November Tech Coach Round Table How and when should you be creative with your presentation topics? * Join us LIVE on December 13 for EdChat Interactive at 8:00 PM Eastern What do you do when your students .. don’t get it. * Join our Tech Coach Mastermind Today! Sign Up Today to get on the list and be notified when it launches! $50 off using the coupon “TC50” Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches Peer to Peer Mentoring 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings 8 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group How to Prepare for a Multi-Hour Workshop How to conceptualize a multi-hour presentation vs a standard hour presentation School workshops vs conference workshops Audience expectations Lecture vs Workshop How much should you talk and how much should you engage? Does Think/Pair/Share work? Choosing what platform to focus on (Google/Apple/Microsoft) How do you plan when you don’t know the platform? Crafting the Perfect Intro Hooking teachers at the onset Show, tell, or let them do? Let them know what to expect during this workshop Handouts vs downloadable templates Handouts are good if they are breaking something down Digital resources are easier to maintain/don’t get lost/easy to come back to How to create a memorable ending? Something they can takeaway Group brainstorming session of ideas On the Next Episode December 12: Why Should Tech Coaches Collaborate with Each Other? December 17: Keeping Busy During the Holiday Season December 24: Your Tech Coach Holiday Wish List Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment! 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 When preparing for your workshop, it’s best to know your audience and understand their expectations. 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 podc...

 November Round Table Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:54

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” we host our November Tech Coach RoundTable where we bring on other Tech Coaches to discuss recent topics from our podcast. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions from Episode 26 “Finding Your Teaching Style” * Tech Coach Mastermind 2019 January through February www.TeacherCast.net/AskTheTechCoachMastermind $300 Full Price TC50 to get $50 off price 2-3 Monthly Meetings Monthly Breakout Sessions to help you learn How to Coach with a Learning Management System How to create an EdTech Integration Plan Free Lesson Plans to use with your Teachers 9 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems Membership in a Private Facebook Tech Coach Group Free Downloadable Templates * What Makes a Great Presentation Topic? Add Talking Points Here Try and make the connections between what you are teaching and district goals. It helps teachers not feel overwhelmed. Choosing the Title and Description based on audience and presentation location * How to Become the Leader of Leaders in your School District? What is the role of the tech coach in the district? How does the district introduce the tech coach? What do you do if you are trying to be the one to push the district forward but nobody is looking to listen to you? How do you convince your administrator that you may know more about the topic at hand? * Strategies for Working with Disruptive Teachers? If this is during a workshop or presentation, don’t let them hold up everyone else. Let them know you will work with them 1-1, or see if someone can help them while you go on. It’s a good idea to have a “helper” available. Let them know every expert was once a beginner Work with them where they are, raise the bar a little at a time * How To Get Your Job Done But Stay out of Trouble? * On the Next Episode December 3: How to Prepare for a Multi-Hour Presentation / Workshop How to give teachers more time to create How to break up your presentation into lecture/workstation segments When to lecture and when to demonstrate How to find natural stopping points for teacher play time What do you do if you realize you have the wrong presentation for the given audience Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment! Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU About our Guests Claudio Zavala JR Claudio currently works as an Instructional Technology Coordinator with Duncanville ISD in Duncanville, Texas. He’s an Adobe Education Leader, Flipgrid Ambassador, and a Participate Community Advisor.  Claudio is passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom and using creation tools to enrich learning and experiences in the classroom.

 What Is Your Tech Coach Teaching Style? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:35

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss different types of coaching styles and how a new Tech Coach can find his/her own voice within the position. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions on episode 25: * What Makes a Good Faculty Meeting Presentation? What do you do when you know you are being set up for failure? What do you do when the district initiative is not the building initiative? * January Tech Coach Mastermind * How can a Tech Coach find his/her own style and voice within the position? * A Presenter-centered Approach Good for absorbing information and getting the “nitty-gritty” out of the way. How much lecture is too much lecture? When is the best time to do it during a workshop? You are always a presenter who is a teacher * A Hands-on Guided Approach Knowing when to help and when to hold back Knowing what to provide as an example or template based on how creative the teachers are Show… don’t tell It’s ok to show your faults if issues come up * A Facilitator / Coach Approach Helps promote self-learning and teacher discovery More personal- get to know the teachers more Focus on teaching styles and student outcomes * The Collaborative Approach Does Think – Pair – Share work in PD? Leave it open to discussion Tech Coach as a learner too Building in time to brainstorm/plan together with the tech coach * A Blended /Hybrid Approach Inclusive – a distillation of the best styles Gives you time to tailor the training session to your teachers Easy to incorporate tech * Finding Your Own Voice How to feel comfortable teaching adults vs children How to navigate through the sea of Administration and Association How not to get disturbed when things get awkward How to be you and not lose your personality and self * On the Next Episode November 26: Tech Coach RoundTable December 3: How to Prepare for a Multi-Hour Presentation / Workshop Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment! 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 not easy to find your teaching style … especially during your first year.  Don’t forget that we all make mistakes and the only way we can learn from our mistakes is by making them. Feedback is important no matter where it comes from. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by

 Help a Teacher - Featuring Debbie Scott | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:28

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Debbie Scott who created Help A Teacher, a fantastic network of educators that allows teachers to connect with other teachers to support them with their classroom needs. In this episode, you will learn: What is HelpATeacher? Why do teachers need assistance in the classroom? Success Stories How anyone can help? What happens if your classroom needs help? Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About our Guests Debbie Scott Debbie Scott is from Midland, Texas where she lives with her husband. She enjoys spending time with her three children, three children-in-laws and 9 grandchildren!  Her faith is important to her and she attends First Baptist Church in Midland. She has a bachelors in Accounting and Information Systems but has worked as a legal assistant with her husband for the last 20+ years. She has always enjoyed helping people so Help A Teacher was an immediate fit for her.  Creating her first Facebook page, Help A Teacher, and assisting in the creation of the webpage, HelpATeacher.com have brought her great joy and she strives everyday since to reach more Teachers to share with them the excitement of Help A Teacher. Jamie Samson Jamie Samson is from Chicago, IL where she lives with her husband and three children. She graduated from DePaul with a bachelors in sociology and political science, and worked as a social worker, before returning to DePaul to get a masters in education. She has been working for the 9 years for Chicago Public Schools. The last 8 years as a 5th grade teacher at Seward Academy on the south side of Chicago. When she’s not teaching she’s exploring the city with her husband and kids and reading, both for fun and for professional learning. Links of Interest www.HelpATeacher.com Facebook Page @HelpATeacher2 Help A Teacher Foundation 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.teachercast.net/tcp) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.

 ISTE Creative Constructor Lab | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:40

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we broadcast LIVE from the 2018 ISTE Creative Constructor Lab and discuss the topics of Creativity and Collaboration in today's classrooms. Today's podcast was made possible by ISTE and we thank them for allowing TeacherCast to attend the conference and broadcast from the event. In this episode, you will learn: How should we define creativity within the confines of a digital classroom? How can Adobe Spark be used in our classrooms? What are we looking forward to next year at ISTE 2019! Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: ISTE Conference 2019 ISTE Creative Construtor Lab 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.teachercast.net/tcp) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

 Shmoop - Online Learning for Students of All Ages | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:45

In this episode of EdTech in the Classroom, we welcome Shmoop, an online educational publisher that covers everything for test prep to online courses for all grade levels. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of Shmoop, digital publisher with engaging, comprehensive curriculum and test prep materials for districts. Shmoop has more than 300 full courses and 8,000+ videos is the only provider with test prep materials for all AP exams, plus SAT, ACT, GRE and more, and multiple practice exams for each. The focus for all content is to make it real, relevant and engaging for 21st-century learners. We’ll talk about: Why and how learning should be fun How to integrate humor in the classroom Why high-quality content is relevant, engaging, and rigorous What students, teachers, and administrators love about Shmoop How to design multimedia content that delivers student results Why schools need to offer well-rounded content, including life skills, financial literacy, arts and music, PBIS, and more About Company Shmoop offers hundreds of thousands of pages of original content. Its Online Courses, Test Prep, Teaching Guides, Learning Guides, and interactive Study Tools are written by teachers and experts and balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous concepts. Shmoop sees 17 million unique visitors a month across desktop and mobile. The company has won numerous awards from EdTech Digest, Tech & Learning, and the Association of Educational Publishers. Launched in 2008, Shmoop makes the magic happen from a labradoodle-patrolled office in Mountain View, California (www.shmoop.com). About our Guests David Siminoff David Siminoff is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Shmoop. He has a passion for all things learning, and thinks that anyone making learning not fun should be meh'd upon. He graduated with honors in English from Stanford University; studied English literature at Oxford University; received his MFA from the USC School of Cinema and Television; and received his MBA from Stanford University. He is also a published author and award-winning screenwriter. Before diving into the world of education, David had a storied career at Capital Research Management Company, a division of Capital Group. Links of Interest Class Tech Tips: 3 Ways to Make Literature Real and Relevant feat. Shmoop Shmoop subscriptions and licenses for students, teachers, schools, or districts https://twitter.com/Shmoop https://www.facebook.com/shmoop/ Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Edtech in the Classroom Homepage – www.EdtechInTheClassroom.com 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

 What Makes a Great Presentation Topic? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:22

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss how Tech Coaches can impress not just one teacher but an faculty by choosing and pulling off the perfect faculty meeting presentation.   In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions to Episode 24 “How to Provide Direction” * Question: What happens if you are trying to lead but find yourself actually banging your head against the wall? Reflections from the ISTE and NJEA Conference 3 Things that Make a Memorable Presentation Well Organized … Well Prepared … Well Thought out Have a Great Plan A but always have a plan B Always check your dongles Never rely on Technology Be prepared to lecture if needed Know your audience Audience Participation Keep them awake … keep them busy Don’t bore them with words on your slides Your cat videos aren’t winners in 2019 … try something new Know when to be innovative and when to leave innovation behind Provides something that can be put into use the very next day Templates are a great give away Provide lesson plans that they can take home and mold to their needs Share real-world examples during your presentation to get them thinking End not with a Q&A but with a roundtable discussion * On the Next Episode November 19: How to find your teaching/coaching style How to feel comfortable teaching adults vs children How to navigate through the sea of Administration and Association How not to get disturbed when things get awkward 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 When planning your conference and school presentations, always rely on yourself to get the job done.  Don’t rely on others. 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.teachercast.net/tcp) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (

 Educating Students about Hamilton the Musical | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:21

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with members of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History about their partnership with the award-winning Broadway Musical, Hamilton.   About The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. Drawing on the 70,000 documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and an extensive network of eminent historians, the Institute provides teachers, students, and the general public with direct access to unique primary source materials. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is supported through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Institute’s programs have been recognized by awards from the White House, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Organization of American Historians, and the Council of Independent Colleges. For More Information www.gilderlehrman.org www.Facebook.com/gilderlehrman www.instagram.com/gilderlehrman www.twitter.com/Gilder_Lehrman About our Guests Tim Bailey Tim Bailey is the Director of Education for The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. He developed the Teaching Literacy through History and Hamilton Education programs. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Utah. Prior to working with the Gilder Lehrman Institute Tim taught 4th, 5th, and 8th grades in Salt Lake City. Among his distinctions are National History Teacher of the Year (2009) and Utah State Teacher of the Year (2001). He authored the Easy Simulations book series for Scholastic publications and has contributed to books and articles concerning history, literacy, and education in general as well as speaking and being interviewed on those topics. Sasha Rolon Pereira In her role as the Director of the Hamilton Education Program, Sasha oversees the coordination of the highly successful educational program that seeks to inspire the study of American History through a connection with the phenomenon that is Hamilton: The Musical. Sasha has represented the Institute in its work with the Hamilton team as it has partnered with school districts in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego, Tempe, Houston, St Louis, Salt Lake City, Washington DC and Denver.  Sasha has led the initiative since it started in October 2015 and is focused on leading the project to its goal of reaching over 250,000 students in a five-year span. A graduate of Boston University, Sasha joined Gilder Lerhman in 2002 and has overseen a number of high-profile projects at the Institute, including the redesign of the Gilder Lehrman website in 2012 and administration of  Educational Seminars designed for teachers that have covered topics like: the Supreme Court in American History with Sandra Day O'Connor,Civil Rights, Scotland on Jefferson, Barbados on the Transatlantic Slave Trade. (we need better titles here.)  Sasha, a New York City native, is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a first-hand understanding of the workings of New York City schools, having worked closely with teachers and administrators on educational programs for many years—and having attended Title I s...

 How to Provide Leadership and Direction to your School District as a Tech Coach | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:50

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss the many hats that a Tech Coach wears during the day.  It’s always important to remember that as a Tech Coach you represent not just the teaching staff, but the administrative direction of district policy as well.   In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions * What do you do when your teachers … don’t get it What if you say the wrong thing in the heat of the moment? How do you recover from an unprofessional comment? What do you do if you accidentally invent a new function or feature? * Mastermind Update/ Breakout Groups * EdTech Integration Plans * How can a tech coach provide direction when they aren’t in any type of power position? * Becoming a leader in the faculty room More than just a teacher Providing help whenever/wherever needed Highlighting faculty accomplishments/showcasing their work Becoming a leader in the administration The voice of the classroom The voice of the students The voice of the daily activities around the campus Being an innovative mind * Liaison between faculty and administration * The go-between the classroom and central office * Becoming a leader in the community Community training Board of Education Presentations Parent Nights/Information sessions * Becoming a leader for the curriculum You are an advocate for how to push the curriculum not just now to use a computer Staying abreast on current trends/pedagogy * Becoming a leader for the rest of the world Everything is driven by state and ISTE standards * On the Next Episode November 12: What makes a good faculty or department meeting presentation? We are seeking cohosts for our November Tech Coach Roundtable.  Please email if interested. 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 When going about your day as a tech coach, don’t forget that you don’t just wear one hat, but you wear many hats all of the time, each and every day. 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

 What happens when your teachers ... don't get it?? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:24

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss several strategies for working with teachers of all grade levels, subject levels, and most important, skill levels.  It’s easy to create one type of professional development session, but what happens when you are working with a group and a teacher is struggling to understand certain concepts.   In today's podcast, we provide helpful tips and tricks for getting everyone on the same page quickly while making sure that all material is covered. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions * Episode 22: Tech Coach Round Table How should we manage all of the hats that we wear? Should we break the 4th wall in front of our teachers and administrators? * Tech Coach Mastermind Update A fantastic second meeting Focused on EdTech Integration Plans and how to build them What do you do to encourage participation from those above * Should we get discouraged? How to read the room? What happens during awkward moments? How to handle difficult situations? What happens when you don’t know they are talking about you to your uppers? * Working through difficult times Large group Small Group 1:1 Learning * Four things you can do when things don’t go well Don’t get discouraged yourself Validate their concerns … don’t discredit them Ask the audience for advice and suggestions Provide follow up support after the session is over * On the Next Episode November 5: How to provide direction … when there is no direction? November 12: What makes a good Faculty or Department Meeting PD Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment! 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 When things don’t go well, consider breaking out into smaller subgroups. This will allow you to better differentiate the teachers in your workshop and better meet their needs. 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

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