Summary: In this episode of “<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/">Ask the Tech Coach</a>,” 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.<br> In this episode, we discuss:<br> <br> * Reflections and reactions from Mastermind Cohort 1<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> Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches<br> Peer to Peer Mentoring<br> 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings<br> 8 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> <br> <br> * Defining and Redefining the Tech Coach Position<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> What does a Tech Coach do?<br> <br> A leader<br> A Guide<br> Someone who supports learning<br> <br> <br> What is a Tech Coach responsible for?<br> What are the “non-job description things” that a tech coach does?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * The Struggles of Coaching both Teachers and Admins<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> You are neither a teacher nor an administrator<br> You have tons of responsibility but no real authority<br> Your job is to put out fires and filter the nonsense to get the job done<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Finding your Place in the School District<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Tips for first-year Tech Coaches that will help get to year two<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * The Importance of Connecting with Others<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Share what you know.<br> <br> Find ways to better support your students<br> Find ways to better support your teachers<br> Find ways to better meet district goals/initiatives<br> <br> <br> Get challenged<br> <br> Enhance your craft<br> <br> <br> Gather resources<br> Brainstorm / collaborate on ideas<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * What is a Mastermind Program?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Like-minded individuals with a common goal/purpose<br> The Mastermind as a “support system”<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Why Join the Tech Coach Mastermind<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Collaborate with like-minded educators around the world<br> Share your knowledge and gain valuable feedback <br> Open dialogue – judgment-free and confidential<br> Challenge each other to create, implement, and achieve goals.<br> Lean on others in similar roles for support<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Reflections from Cohort 1<br> <br> <br> * Join us for Cohort 2 in January 2019<br> * <a href="http://www.askthetechcoach.com">On the Next Episode</a><br> <br> <br> December 17: Keeping organized when you aren’t busy during the holiday season.<br> <br> 5 things Tech Coaches should be doing when they find they have downtime.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment!<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> About our Guests<br>
