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

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Kaitlyn Caudill, Riina Hirsch, and Christine Davis on the program to discuss the importance of Incentivizing Professional Development.

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Weekly Topic

Instructional Coaching … with and without masks and COVID protections
Can you incentivize professional development?
Should you use an LMS for PD modules?

Canvas
Schoology
JOLT EDU


Should PD be top down … or peer pressure?
What is your “badge” or “token” that motivates teachers?
Who should lead PD … Coaches or Teachers or .. (other)?
Button Pushing PD vs Application Based PD sessions
How to build PD modules through:

Pre-created YouTube videos
Creating your own videos
Project-based learning


Should PD programs have a Leader Board?
Where does the Teachers Union fit into the program?
How to start an incentivized PD program in your building/district

Start with one vs launch with many
The importance of starting from the Data



About our Guests
Kaitlyn Caudill
Dr. Kaitlyn Caudill is a K-5 instructional coach with the Cumberland County School District in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As an instructional coach, she focuses on supporting teachers through avenues such as supplying quality resources, modeling impactful teaching strategies, providing meaningful feedback, and facilitating professional development. In her current position, Dr. Caudill developed an incentive based, 22-module professional development program specifically garnered to the needs of the school’s teachers. Previously, Dr. Caudill worked as a STEM Coordinator and STEM Lab teacher, as well as a special education teacher at the elementary level. She earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in the areas of Secondary Social Studies Education and Special Education. Most recently she earned her Ed.D. from Liberty University in Educational Leadership.

Twitter: @Caudill_Kate
E-mail: KaitlynCaudill493@gmail.com

Riina Hirsch
Dr. Riina Hirsch is currently the Coordinator of Professional Development, Curriculum, & Instruction for the MERS/Goodwill Excel Centers in Missouri. In her role, she acts as curriculum developer, instructional coach, PLC facilitator, PD program administrator, technology integrationist, onboarding specialist, and occasional substitute teacher for four private, non-profit adult...