5 Characteristics of Effective Educational Technology with James Welsh
Today we are chatting with James Welsh, Director of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Researchers at the FCIT developed the Technology Integration Matrix in 2005 and have been continually updating not only the matrix, but also the resources and supporting materials. It a wealth of resources relevant for coaches working with teachers on technology for learning. Our conversation ranges from the history and development of the matrix to the ways that it’s being effectively implemented in schools around the world. Find the show notes for this episode here.
12 Marras 20191h 6min
MastermindEd: Redefining Professional Learning Participants
In this bonus episode, we take a look at Week 0 and Week 1 of the MastermindED cohort 'Redefining Professional Learning.' You will hear from participants as they reflect on our provocations and resources. Curious to learn more about MastermindED? Head over to Edurolearning.com for more.
9 Marras 201919min
The Power of Documenting Learning with Silvia Tolisano
Today, Clint and I are chatting with Silvia Tolisano, author of A Guide to Documenting Learning: Making Thinking Visible, Meaningful, Shareable, and Amplified. Our conversation focuses on two main themes: the elements that make professional learning successful, as well as the keys to successfully documenting learning - for teacher professional growth, and for students. We talk about the power of encouraging teachers to be a learner, rather than focusing on student learning before they can truly understand the process of connected learning. Silvia’s varied experience in many different countries, and many different roles both within and beyond individual schools, helps identify the ways that we can keep deep self-reflective learning at the forefront of everything we do! Find the show notes for this episode here.
5 Marras 20191h
Building a Culture of Learning Through Sharing with Tim Lauer
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today we’re chatting with Tim Lauer, Director of Digital Learning (EdTech) for Evergreen SD in Vancouver WA. This episode starts with an in-depth discussion on the power and purpose of sharing and connecting using social media as an educator, and then how we can use those very same tools to build a coaching team to support and work with all teachers in a school district. Tim’s experience as a classroom teacher, building principal, and now district level administrator highlights the value of iteration in the learning process, and how sharing can deepen both professional and personal learning for both teachers and students. Find the show notes for this episode here.
29 Loka 201950min
Telling the Story of Instructional Coaching with Jackie Frens
Today I’m chatting with Jackie Frens, K-8 tech integration specialist in two private schools in Michigan. Jackie has a wide range of experience in both private and public schools in the US, as well as international schools. In this episode, we talked about many different elements of making coaching successful - especially when you’re split between two different schools with many different competing priorities. Jackie is a very thoughtful practitioner and her insights and reflections provide lots of opportunities to look deeply at the rewards and benefits coaching can bring - even in a demanding multi-school environment. Find the show notes for this episode here.
22 Loka 201959min
The Importance of Coaches 'Just Being There' with Jocelyn Sutherland
Today we’re chatting with Jocelyn Sutherland, Grade 1 classroom teacher at UWC Singapore. Jocelyn has taught almost every grade level and she’s been a digital literacy coach, so she is able to see both the teacher and the coaches point of view as we discuss innovative ideas in teaching and learning. Our conversation got pretty deep as we explored the impact of stereotypes on younger learners, the importance of bringing diversity into the classroom, and the importance of coaches “just being there” in the classroom. We’re super excited about our new questions and conversation format for the #coachbetter podcast, and we hope you love it too! Find the show notes for this episode here.
15 Loka 201946min
Meet the Hype Cycle with Coaches Panel
Today we have a thoughtful and in-depth conversation about innovation in schools with Tim, Tricia, Diana, Maggie and Marcello from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals. (Marcello sneaks in around the halfway mark so he didn’t get a formal introduction, but you’ll hear his voice in there!). Our conversation today focused on the Gartner Group’s model of the Hype Cycle and how it relates to implementing change in schools. We share some personal experiences with each stage of the cycle and then focus on strategies all instructional coaches can use to successfully implement new ideas in any school setting - so that change can be less stressful and much more manageable for teachers with very busy workloads! Find the show notes for this episode here.
8 Loka 201956min
How to Personalize Instructional Coaching with Steve Barkley
In today’s episode Clint and I are chatting with a very special guest, Steve Barkley. Clint and I have been learning from Steve for many years and it was an extra special treat to be able to have his time for a full hour today! Steve’s own experience as an educator, combined with all of his published work and collaboration with public and private schools around the world provided a wealth of knowledge and experience for our conversation. We talked about the critical elements that make coaching (and teaching) a success, everything from the importance of working as team to building trust through vulnerability and even the challenge of expertise getting in the way of coaching. This episode is FULL of essential strategies to build a successful coaching culture. Find the show notes for this episode here.
3 Loka 201950min
