Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders.In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes John Mitchell, Nicholas Damiani and Stephanie Petro on the podcast to discuss how they are leveraging audio and video podcast to support their strategic communication vision as well as provide students with real world activities that will help them in their futures.If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast.  We would love to have you join the show.Question of the WeekOur 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:How can you leverage educational podcasting in your school district to benefit both your students, teachers and the community?Guests of the PodcastNicholas Damiani (Director of Technology, Peru Central School District)I’ve spent all of my 17 years in education in the Peru Central School District and served a variety of rules. I was a 6th grade classroom teacher for 12 years before transitioning to a technology integration specialist. I am currently serving as the Director of technology. I oversee everything technology based from networking, cybersecurity to education technology.Stephanie Petro (Technology Teacher, Peru Elementary School)My 25 years of experience in education include serving as reading teacher for grades K-6, classroom teacher for kindergarten, first and third grade, and my current role as a special area computer technology teacher for grades 3-5.John Mitchell (Technology Coordinator, Peru Elementary School)Elementary Technology Integrationist for the past 8 years.  Oversee many of the district’s creative media endeavors including video, photography and podcast production.    I also serve as the Elementary Media Club advisor.  Prior to working in education I worked for PBS, Fujitsu and operated my own photography studio.Links of Interest Instructional Technology Department WebsiteWeekly TopicHow to set up a Coaching Department in a School DistrictSetting up a weekly schedule with teachers to support classroom instructionBringing Audio and Video into the Classroom through Educational Podcasting The Mysteries of Sparrow Crest Focuses on Sparrow Crest Academy – a fictional boarding school that is full of curious characters, creatures and adventure. Middle and High School students plot, write and perform episodes during the season. Mysteries of Sparrow Crest Podcast Peru Tech Bytes Tech-centric podcast focused chiefly on classroom technology. We Are Peru Monthly podcast designed to update our school community on ongoing district...