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

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Instructional Coaches and authors Stephanie Howell and Tara Ruckman to discuss their new book “Control the Chaos.”

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Question of the Week
Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.

This week’s question is:

Question Topic: How can Instructional Coaches help teachers in building executive functioning skills in their students?
Weekly Topic

Should Coaches be Controlling the Chaos in Classrooms?
What should or shouldn’t Chaos look like?
What should a “great classroom experience” look like?

In K-5

Flexible Grouping
Fluid Rotation
Increased Attention
Engaged Students
Students having an increased level of confidence and motivation for learning
NOT Lecturing
NOT just putting learning intentions on the board


Middle School

Faster transition between classroom activities
Less “broken down” of instructions


High School

Conversations are geared towards student motivations and interests




How do we teach executive functioning skills in a digital classroom?
Keeping Blended Learning in the Student-Centered Classroom
Why should Teachers & Coaches be worried about Time Management?

How do we control the clock?
Strategies for Success

Flexible Paced Learning
Progressive Tasks
Digital Resources
Check-ins
Ongoing Assessments
Collaborative Learning




Let's talk about executive functioning and blended learning and how you need to have the to for a great classroom experience.
Executive Functioning Skills The impact on the classroom

About the Book: Control the Chaos

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3yrEmf2
Website: https://controlthechaos.goldedu.org/home
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/controlthechaos.edu
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ControlChaosEdu

About our Guests
Stephanie Howell
Stephanie is the CEO of Gold EDU, a founder of Global GEG, and the EdTech Lead for Pickerington Local Schools. She is key to the embedding and implementation of EdTech tools across her schools and organizations. She has a masters in Curriculum and Instruction and is an adjunct professor for Ashland University.

She enjoys creating resources to support the needs of teachers and students that increases engagement and levels up tier 1 instruction. She builds relationships with co-planning and co-teaching. She loves sharing her resources and connecting with educators across the world via social media and professional learning. When she is not busy sharing her resources and connecting with other professionals, she is spending time with her...