How to Stay Connected with Teachers … When You Can’t Physically Meet with Them

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 Coach Michael Thomas to discuss his passion for supporting teachers, podcasting, and his advice to Instructional Coaches during the cold days of winter! 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 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 a coach successfully support every teacher when trying to support a large number of school buildings? Weekly Topic Transitioning from Teacher to Instructional Coach First presentations as an Instructional Coach Covering a 62 School / 25,000 student school district as an Instructional Coach with a 3 Coach Team A Typical Day as an Instructional Coach Supporting Teachers Creating Training Videos Supporting/Promoting Computer Science Lessons Creating Digital Learning Newsletters in SWAY and pushing through the LMS 22 Tools for 2022 (District Badging System) Communicating with district coaches through Teams Chat Favorite Applications for Instructional Coaching Microsoft Presenter Coach Microsoft SWAY <br/> Why it's important to spotlight teachers How to connect teachers despite not being able to visit their classrooms <br/> Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? <br/> The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow! Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all off his "offline" content that he creates during the school year. Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups. Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program! Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars ... and more! <br/> [convertkit form=3439843] Contact the Podcast! TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net <br/> About our Guest: Michael Thomas (Senior Learning Digital Analysist) Michael was born in Burlington, VT and lived there most of his life. Having the opportunity for authentic learning experiences throughout his formative education years he wanted to deliver that to his future students. After completing his education through Johnson State College with a degree in Education he began his work in education as a paraprofessional and sports coach. After a few years of teaching, coaching