In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss 10 Tips and Tricks for running Lunch and Learns in our schools.

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How To Effectively Use Lunch & Learns As Professional Development
Are Lunch and Learns Effective?
When are Lunch and Learns Effective?
Tips for Lunch and LearnsNever hold them in the Teachers Lunch Room
Try to Rotate the Location
Use them mostly as conversation with a little bit of tech
Focus on a skill.
Don’t show up expecting to show off
Food is Fantastic … keep it healthy
Use Lunch and Learns to build from previous PD Day topics or to enhance things that you are seeing in the class.
Don’t ask teachers to present on the spot
Focus on one small thing … that they can try then and there.
Spread the word during the week as you visit classrooms
BONUS: Poll Your Audience for Weekly Topics
On the Next Episode
May 6: Are you an Edtech Coach … or an EdTechnician?
May 13: How do different schools approach the Tech Coach position differently?
May 20: What do you do when every excuse is true

 


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