In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” 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.

In this episode, we discuss:

Defining and Redefining the Tech Coach Position

What does a Tech Coach do?A leader
A Guide
Someone who supports learning
What is a Tech Coach responsible for?
What are the “non-job description things” that a tech coach does?


The Struggles of Coaching both Teachers and Admins

You are neither a teacher nor an administrator
You have tons of responsibility but no real authority
Your job is to put out fires and filter the nonsense to get the job done


Finding your Place in the School District

Tips for first-year Tech Coaches that will help get to year two


The Importance of Connecting with Others

Share what you know.Find ways to better support your students
Find ways to better support your teachers
Find ways to better meet district goals/initiatives
Get challengedEnhance your craft
Gather resources
Brainstorm / collaborate on ideas



 


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