Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome Ashley McBride, author of EdTech Coaching Primer as we talk about the state of and role of coaching in today’s schools.

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The current state of coaching

Roles from 2019 ISTE Standards for Coaches

Change Agent
Connected Learner
Collaborator
Learning Designer
Professional Learning Facilitator
Data-Driven Decision Maker
Digital Citizen Advocate


Finding the right fit for the coach, school, district, admin to work effectively together
Coaching is often misunderstood and not utilize in the most efficient manner


Establish Vision

Technology Plans at the state, district, local level
Instructional Technology Goals
How do you respond and tackle that vision and accomplish the goals?
Measure where you are by gathering data, focus on what the school’s wanted to work on to develop a plan.

Digital Learning Progress Rubric
MTAC – Media Technology Advisory Committee to pull together data


Work on getting superintendent and principal support for the development of these plans .


Approaches to Coaching

Building Relationships
Finding “empty” spaces to strike up conversations
Coaching Cycles


Creating Impactful Professional Learning

Observations and coaching cycles allow you to see trends in the school
Focus on strategies, ideas, pedagogy first then share possible tools


Supporting Teachers

Co-Planning
Modeling
Co-Teaching


Using Data as a Coach
Process of Writing the Book

Need for structure and guide of what a coach should be doing.
Advocacy for coaches in each school and making sure that teachers have support


Be there for your teachers, engage them, and don’t let them lose what they have learned in the area of EdTech to make them successful this school year!

About our Guest: Ashley McBride
Dr. Ashley McBride is currently the Digital Learning Initiative Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Prior to taking on this role, she spent her career working with students and other educators as a secondary English teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and director of technology. In her work, she has designed and implemented professional learning that supports educators and their understanding of digital teaching and learning practices. Additionally, she has led district-wide initiatives that...