Summary: In this episode of “<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/">Ask the Tech Coach</a>,” Jeff and Nick discuss several strategies for working with staff members to provide the best professional development possible.<br> In this episode, we discuss:<br> <br> * Reflections and reactions<br> * Episode 20: Tech Coach Websites<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> It’s very important to keep your audience in mind when creating your Tech Coach website… no matter what the platform.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * What are the best ways to provide professional development?<br> <br> <br> <br> Face to Face (1:1)<br> <br> Working with teachers privately<br> <br> Classrooms<br> Hallways<br> School Meeting Rooms<br> Tech Coach office<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Face to Face (1: Group)<br> <br> Lunch and Learns<br> After School vs During School<br> Hands-on / Guided vs Lecture-based<br> Small Group vs Large Group Presentations<br> <br> <br> Video-Based Learning (Passive)<br> <br> Screencast vs Creative Videos<br> <br> What video recording program do you use/like?<br> <br> <br> How long should videos be?<br> How to monitor learning and objectives?<br> <br> <br> Online Learning Modules<br> <br> Learning Management System<br> Google Sites<br> Google Forms<br> <br> <br> LIVE Online Hangouts<br> Top-down vs volunteer<br> Unconference or EDcamp Style<br> <br> <br> Microdentials (Badging PD)<br> Where should administrators be during professional development?<br> Should you treat Weekday PD as if it were Weekend PD?<br> Choosing the right presentation topic / title / description.<br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.askthetechcoach.com">On the Next Episode</a><br> <br> Episode 22: Monthly RoundTable<br> <br> <br> <br> Download Our FREE PD Lesson Plan Template Today!<br> <br> Follow our Podcast<br> <br> The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast">@TeacherCast</a><br> <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/askthetechcoach" title="Ask the Tech Coach on iTunes" class="pretty-link-keyword">Ask the Tech Coach Podcast</a> | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach">@AsktheTechCoach</a><br> <br> Follow our Hosts<br> <br> Jeff Bradbury | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury">@JeffBradbury</a><br> Nicholas Amaral | <a href="http://twitter.com/namaraledu">@NamaralEDU</a><br> <br> Join the Conversation<br> Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. <br> This weeks question is:<br> Question: What are your tips and tricks for providing the best professional learning experiences for your staff? <br> Tech Tip of the Week<br> <br> Ask your teachers: A short survey or quick discussion will tell you all you need to know as to what kind of PD they want and when they want it.<br> <br> Join our PLN<br> Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2">commenting on iTunes</a> today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.<br> Let’s Work Together<br> <br> Host: Jeff Bradbury <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast">@TeacherCast</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury">@JeffBradbury</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:info@teachercast.net">info@teachercast.net</a><br> Voice Mail: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail">http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail</a><br> YouTube: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube">http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube</a><br> iTunes: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes">http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes</a><br> <br>
