Summary: In this episode of “<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/">Ask the Tech Coach</a>,” Jeff and Nick take a look at faculty and department meetings and discuss several solutions for choosing the best topic that will help to set up a great year of working with teachers and students. <br> Today's episode is sponsored by our upcoming <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/askthetechcoachmastermind" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ask the Tech Coach Mastermind</a>. Join us next month for an 8-week journey that will help you be a better Tech Coach.<br> In this episode, we discuss:<br> <br> * Reflections and reactions from Episode 16<br> <br> <br> Tech Coach Q&A<br> Reach out to us: @AskTheTechCoach <br> <br> <br> EPISODE SPONSOR: <a href="http://teachercast.net/askthetechcoachmastermind">Ask the Tech Coach Mastermind</a><br> <br> <a href="http://teachercast.net/askthetechcoachmastermind">Sign Up Today</a> to get on the list and be notified when it launches!<br> $50 off using the coupon “TC50”<br> <br> <br> <br> Offer Ends October 1, 2018<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches<br> Peer to Peer Mentoring<br> 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings<br> 5 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems<br> Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers<br> Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers<br> A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program<br> Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group<br> *Bonus: Exclusive <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/askthetechcoach" title="Ask the Tech Coach on iTunes" class="pretty-link-keyword">Ask the Tech Coach Podcast</a> Episodes<br> *Bonus: Exclusive Tech Coach Blog Posts<br> <br> <br> * What can Tech Coaches Learn from Podcasting?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Jeff Presentation from MAPCON<br> 10 Things To Consider When Redesigning Your Website<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Tip of the Week<br> * The art of School District Professional Development<br> <br> <br> Weekday vs Weekend PD Sessions<br> How to choose the best topic<br> <br> Tech Coach Choice<br> <br> Picking something you are passionate about to instill excitement.<br> Build off of teacher wants/needs.<br> <br> <br> Administration Choice<br> <br> Connect to district/building goals and expectations.<br> Are there initiatives that need follow-up or training?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> How to prepare for a PD Session<br> <br> Before the session<br> <br> Gather supplies and resources. <br> <br> Will this have a slide deck? A handout?<br> <br> <br> Is there a workshop framework you follow?<br> Build in interaction/play time.<br> <br> <br> During the session<br> <br> Assess on the fly?<br> <br> What’s the morale in the room?<br> What would teachers like more work on?<br> <br> <br> Give time to play and create!<br> <br> <br> After the session<br> <br> Gather feedback<br> See what needs arise for future PD sessions.<br> Give resources/ links to where teachers can extend their learning.<br> <br> Online learning modules?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Resources and Materials<br> What do you do when everyone is looking at their watch?<br> <br> Treat this similar to students. Facilitate and keep it moving.<br> Build in interaction/group tasks.<br> Invite teachers to share they created to their colleagues.<br> <br> <br> Reflections, Reflections, Reflections<br> <br> What do you need to fix?<br> What needs have come up?<br> Were your learning goals met?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.askthetechcoach.com">On the Next Episode</a><br> <br> <br> Is Google Classroom an LMS?<br> <br> What is an LMS?<br> Where does Classroom fit in?<br>
