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 sit down to discus our top productivity tricks for Instructional Coaches to help YOU create a “second brain”

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Question of the Week
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This week’s question is:

Question Topic: How do I not only get organized, but stay organized during a long and crazy school year when I barely have time to sit down and breathe each day?
Weekly Topic

Coaching Productivity Tips are

Create a Coaching Data Tracker using Google or Microsoft Forms

Convert the spreadsheet into charts and graphs
Showcase the charts and graphs in Google Sites or in an Excel dashboard


Task Tracker

Applications

Google Tasks for On-Going or one time reminders
Microsoft To-Do


Create habits and systems for the things you need to accomplish and keep up with
Connect it to your email system (Outlook/Gmail) so it tracks important email
Start slowly adding things to your system little bits at a time


Create a system for booking yourself

Google Calendar Appointment Schedules
Microsoft Bookings


Conversation Notebook

Applications

Google Docs
Google Keep
Microsoft Word
Microsoft OneNote




Build capacity in your building/district with other teachers


Email Productivity Tips

Create Email Rules to filter new content that hits your inbox
Multiple Email Signatures (example: for students, parents, teachers)
Create Email Templates
Create Folders/Labels
Don’t keep your inbox filled up - Create a reply/follow up folder to keep the overwhelming feeling down
Schedule Send is your best friend


Google Drive Productivity Tips

Color coded folders
Smart Chips

Create Meeting agendas & Meeting notes
Create email drafts
Review tracking chart with drop down menus


Notification Settings
Make workspaces for specific projects or cycles...