The Importance of Making Time for Reflection with The Coach Participants
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim explores the professional development journey with a panel of participants in the current The Coach microcredential. Each participant also shares a specific coaching story that they’ve been able to implement as part of their work in The Coach. If you want an inside look at what we’re learning in The Coach, and how that learning looks, in practice and why our participants are learning so much, this conversation is a “must listen”! Find the show notes for this episode here.
10 Feb 202158min
Moving Beyond Working with the Willing with Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter 5 Minute Friday episode, Diana shares four strategies to consider when moving beyond ‘working with the willing’ and engaging teachers who might not feel ready for the coaching process. “Working with the willing” is an effective strategy for teachers to build a culture of coaching in a school but it has its limitations. Coaches must take the initiative to step out of their comfort zone and engage teachers who may need support in stepping out of theirs. Find the show notes for this episode here.
3 Feb 20219min
The Power of Being a Relentless Learner with Dr. Will Deyamport
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Will Deyamport, host of the Dr. Will Show, documentary filmmaker, and Instructional Technologist at Hattiesburg Public School District. They talk about the importance of understanding that the work we do as educators has value, and the lessons Dr. Will has learned from working with, and becoming an, edupreneur. Kim and Dr. Will also chat about the importance of being a relentless learner and the value of 24/7 access to learning opportunities in digital spaces - for both teachers and students. If you’re passionate about professional growth and want to instill that “relentless learner” energy in your school community, you’re going to love this episode! Find the show notes for this episode here.
27 Jan 202145min
Coaching Skills Aren't Just for Coaches: Coaching As Leadership with Kim Cofino
In this first #coachbetter Tips episode, Kim talks about the ways that coaching is leadership, inspired by many of the conversations she had with successful women leaders for our new Women Who Lead program. During those conversations, she was reminded again and again that the skills we build as coaches, are actually leadership skills and can be applied in many different settings. Find the show notes for this episode here.
20 Jan 202115min
A Case Study in Leading School-Wide Change with Head of School with Tara Waudby
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tara Waudby, Head of School at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain. Tara is an inspirational leader who lives and breathes the mission of her school. Kim and Tara explore one of the initiatives at her school that Tara is most excited about, Ignite Day. This non-traditional school day placed in the middle of the week provides many opportunities for all community members to engage in personalized learning. It’s also a perfect example of completely re-thinking the way learning can look in a future-forward school. Tara is also facilitating our next cohort of our COETAIL (Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy) program. Stay tuned to the end of the conversation to hear more about why Tara is so passionate about COETAIL (and why you should join our next cohort!). Find the show notes for this episode here.
13 Jan 202154min
Introducing #coachbetter Tips & Semester 2 of Season 2 with Kim Cofino
In this episode, Kim shares all about the new exciting developments we’re making here at Eduro Learning for the #coachbetter community, as well as giving you an overview to our exciting lineup for semester two of season two!
6 Jan 20217min
Making Coaching Your Culture with Kristin Ziemke
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristin Ziemke, a teacher and learning innovation specialist in Chicago. Kristin is passionate about literacy and how we can support students in developing a biliterate brain which can transition seamlessly between traditional and digital literacy skills! They discuss the ways we can use technology tools as “equity machines”, the layering of critical literacy skills including consumption and creation, and building a culture of coaching to empower teachers to take risks with new innovations in learning. For those that are interested in the connections between traditional and digital literacy skills, and want to explore the transferable skills between them, this is the episode for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.
30 Dec 202039min
How Does Instructional Coaching Fit Within the Context of Teacher Appraisal with Emily MacLean
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim discusses taking a coaching approach in leadership with Emily MacLean, Deputy Head of Junior School in Melbourne, Australia. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a school leader who is also actively coaching. In this conversation they discuss the importance of growth mindset, particularly within low staff turnover rates, the power of regular coaching conversations for professional growth, and where coaching fits in the process of teacher appraisal. This conversation is an in-depth look at how leaders can make coaching an integral part of their daily work - relevant for coaches and leaders alike! Find the show notes for this episode here.
16 Dec 202048min
