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Ask The Tech Coach: A Podcast For Instructional Technology Coaches and EdTech Specialists

Welcome to Ask The Tech Coach, the Podcast where YOU can have your questions answered about educational technology and how to implement it in your classroom. Join host Jeff Bradbury as we dive into the classroom to learn what edtech works best for your students today! Ask The Tech Coach Podcast is part of the TeacherCast Educational Network from TeacherCast.net

  • 31 minutes 41 seconds
    Unlocking Professional Growth: Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Instructional Coaching with Suzanne Becking
    Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, host Jeffrey Bradbury speaks with Suzanne Becking from Fort Hayes State University about the development of a new master's program aimed at instructional coaches and digital learning leaders. They discuss the importance of professional development in educational technology, the ideal candidates for the program, and the impact of ISTE standards on teaching practices. Suzanne shares insights from her experiences in the field and emphasizes the need for collaboration among educators to support one another in their professional growth. 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: What are the key components and benefits of pursuing a Master's degree in Instructional Coaching, and how does it impact educators' professional growth?

    Conversation Takeaways

    • The importance of having qualifications in instructional coaching.
    • The need for instructional coaches to support teachers effectively.
    • Collaboration is key in the learning process for educators.
    • The program at Fort Hayes State is designed for those looking to grow in their careers.
    • ISTE standards play a crucial role in shaping educational technology programs.
    • Real-world experiences enhance the understanding of instructional coaching.
    • The program is flexible and caters to various educational backgrounds.
    • Financial considerations are important when pursuing a master's degree.
    • The future of instructional coaching involves adapting to emerging technologies.
    • Continuous professional development is essential for educators.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Instructional Coaching and Technology
    • 05:40 Developing a Master's Program for Instructional Coaches
    • 10:54 The Ideal Candidate for Instructional Coaching
    • 15:37 Collaboration and Learning in Instructional Coaching
    • 19:09 The Future of Instructional Technology Coaching
    • 23:11 Insights from Building the Program
    • 27:40 Encouragement for Aspiring Coaches

    About our Guest:

    Suzanne Becking holds a Ph.D. in Education Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, emphasizing Leadership and Higher Education. Her doctoral research focused on the teaching practices of educators who incorporate technology into their instruction. Currently, she serves as a Professor in the Department of Advanced Education Programs at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, where she oversees the Master of Instructional Technology (MIT) program. Within the MIT program, students can choose from three concentrations: Instructional Design, Technology, and Coaching. With a decade of experience as a Google for Education Certified Trainer and five years as an ISTE Certified Educator, Dr. Becking is dedicated to supporting educators in integrating technology effectively. In 2011, she joined a team of Google trainers, offering Professional Development to Kansas school districts as they adopted technology in their classrooms and schools. Her primary goal is to empower educators and school leaders to utilize technology to enhance learning environments and student outcomes. In 2022, Dr. Becking’s team put together two new emphases within the Master of Instructional Technology program. These are Instructional Design (MID) and Instructional Coaching (MIC). The first student graduated from the Instructional Coaching program Summer 2024 and one completed the Instructional Design Masters and added a certificate for Instructional Coaching, completing her program in the Fall of 2023. Currently there are seven students in the MIC program. The Certificate can be obtained by individuals with a master’s degree who complete 9 credit hours from the program.

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    Instructional Coaching Information: https://www.fhsu.edu/aep/instructional-technology/mit-instructional-coach-program-information

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    7 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 45 seconds
    4 Ways To Build a Successful Instructional Coaching Program
    Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode, we welcome new Instructional Coaches to a brand new school year and discuss 4 things every Instructional Coach needs to have in place to be successful this school year. 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: What can Instructional Coaches do to set themselves up for a fantastic school year?

    Instructional Coaching Tip of the Week

    Tip # Remember that the school year is built on a 10 month calendar. Don’t try to do everything in the first week. Pace Yourself! To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

    Weekly Topic

    • Welcome to Ask the Tech Coach Podcast!
    • Episodes Drop Every Monday
    • Audio and Video on TeacherCast.net/YouTube
    • Supported by our Instructional Coaching Newsletter found at TeacherCast.net/Newsletter
    • Topics on the show include
      • Productivity Tips & Tricks for Instructional Coaches
      • EdTech Application Reviews
      • Advice on how to build relationships with teachers and administrators
      • How to get your first … or next Coaching Job
      • Tips for New Coaches!
      • Guest Conversations with Instructional Coaches … just like you!
      • Professional Development / Professional Learning Strategies for Coaches
      • Coaching through the collection of Data!
      • Working with the ISTE Standards
      • Building a winning Instructional Coaching Department

    • Back channel of over 260+ Coaching Podcasts found at AsktheTechCoach.com
    • How to Contribute and Collaborate with the Podcast
    • Today’s Topic: 5 Systems that All coaches need to have set up this school year!
      • Organizational System
        • Microsoft Teams
        • Google Workspace
        • Notion Data Dashboards

      • Productivity System
        • How will you be taking notes?
        • How will you be saving time through your Organizational System?

      • Group Based PD System (Coaching Cycles)
      • Resource Sharing System
        • How will you collect and share:
          • Websites
          • Links
          • Best Practices
          • Procedures


      • Communication System
        • Coaching Website
        • Newsletters



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    3 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 35 minutes 5 seconds
    Coaching The Whole Educator – A Conversation with Becca Silver
    In this episode of the Ask the Tech Coach, Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach and Educational Consultant, Becca Silver from “Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast” on to the show to discuss how Coaches can build their brands in their schools and in the world. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

    In This Episode …

    • How to start the school year off on the right foot
    • What are the expectations of the administrator for their building
    • Understanding what your building coaching goals are
    • How to be successful with both early adopters and late resisters
    • How to organize your Instructional Coaching Program
    • How do you support The Whole Educator
    • Building a Brand and Consulting Business
    • Choosing the Look and Design of a Website
    • Email Marketing - Content Distribution
    • The Social Media Experience

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    About our Guest: Becca Silver

    Becca Silver is the founder and CEO of The Whole Educator and host of the podcast Coaching the Whole Educator. She is a highly energetic and knowledgeable trainer who approaches leadership development with coaching skills and strategies that get at the root cause of ineffectiveness and burnout. Her passion lies in fostering teacher buy-in and reducing resistance to change. Becca is a former educator, instructional coach, life coach and executive leadership coach. Currently, she consults nationally and internationally working with instructional coaches and all levels of school, district and state-wide leadership. Her work focuses on helping coaches and leaders better support teachers, breaking through resistance, empowering teachers to get unstuck and building buy in.

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    5 August 2024, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 16 seconds
    Check Out These Instructional Coaching Sessions at ISTELive 2024!
    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 Nicole Zumpano and Allie Schultze on to the podcast to discuss the ISTELive Conference in Denver Colorado and how Instructional Coaches can leverage the Instructional Coaches Playground on Monday from 12-1 to learn from a dozen amazing presenters. 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.

    Weekly Topic

    • ISTE 2024
    • Instructional Coaches Playground
    • Tackling ISTE as an Instructional Coach
    • How to bring back to school what was learned at ISTE

    Nicoles ISTE Sessions

    6/23- Learning Journey Design Desk (Attendee Services) 8:30 am-12:30 pm 6/24- Edtech Coaches Playground noon-2 (Bluebird Ballroom, Playground B) 6/25- Learning Journey Design Desk (Main Walkway) 7:30-11:30 am 6/25- Higher Ed Meet Up 4 pm (location TBD) 6/25- Water the Flowers, Not the Rocks 5 pm room 111/13 6/26- Multimodal Course Design (Higher Ed Playground, Bluebird Ballroom) noon-2

    Allie’s ISTE Sessions

    Teaching AI in Early Edu
    • Monday, June 24, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
    • Location: Bluebird Ballroom Lobby

    Arts and Technology STEAM Playground: Creativity and Engagement for All Learners
    • Tuesday, June 25, 4 – 6 p.m.
    • Location: Playground A
    • JoyBots!
    • Robotics and STEM Playground
    • Wednesday, June 26th 12-2
    • Innovative Sports In Education

    About our Guests:

    Nicole Zumpano

    Nicole Zumpano is the Director of Instructional Technology Coaching for an organization based in Illinois and an adjunct instructor for three universities. Nicole is an ISTE Certified Educator, ISTE Community Leader, and a 2024 ISTE 20 to Watch winner. Connect with her at ISTE Live, on Twitter/X  @NMZumpano, or LinkedIn @NMZumpano2583.

    Allie Schultze

    Allie is a technology coach for a public school system in south Alabama. She has a Master's in Education Technology from Michigan State University, and earned her National Board Certification in 2020. She has worked in education for 14 years. Before working as a technology coach, she was a teacher consultant for deaf/hard-of-hearing in Michigan. This fall she will begin a program to earn her Master's in Library and Information Science.

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    18 June 2024, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 48 seconds
    How can Coaches Successfully attend the ISTELive 2024 Conference?
    Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this “Ask the Tech Coach episode,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coaches Tasia King and Brian Heyward to learn how coaches can survive attending the ISTE Conference. 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: How can Instructional Coaches prepare for the ISTE Conference?

    Weekly Topic

    • A Coaches Guide for Attending the ISTE Conference
      • Plan for success by picking multiple sessions during each time
      • Explore, but don't get distracted
      • You have permission to leave
      • Use the app. The Favorites features is my favorite

    • Upcoming Coaching Sessions to Attend
      • Monday, 12-2:00 - Instructional Coaches Playground
      • Tuesday, 1:30- EdPuzzle Booth: Coaching With EdPuzzle
      • Wed, 10am- WeVideo Booth- Richland Two Interactivity Features Roll Out
      • Wednesday, 2pm: CDW Breaking Barriers With Equity and Access in EdTech

    • Summertime Activities for Coaches to Refresh
      • Personalized Professional Development
      • Reading a good book
      • Try doing something that is “non educational”


    About our Guests

    Tasia King

    Tasia King is a trainer, coach, and creative with 7 years of experience teaching second and third grade in Columbia, South Carolina. She became a district-level Technology Integration Specialist after serving 4 years as a school-based Technology and Learning Coach. As a Google Level II Educator, Tasia is dedicated to supporting educators in cultivating a culture that meets the unique needs of every student through personalized and equitable teaching practices. She is a proud 2023-24 SCASCD Emerging Leaders cohort member. Tasia finds great fulfillment in learning experiences related to teacher and student creation and actively engages with educators worldwide to foster professional connections. Connect with her on X @mrstechking!

    Brian Heyward

    Brian Heyward is a district Technology Integration Specialist for Richland Two. He holds certifications in Screencastify and Edgenuity. Brian is also a doctoral candidate in educational technology from the University of South Carolina. Brian started his educational career as a choral director and has served as a technology consultant for numerous professional music organizations in South Carolina. He has presented on using video creation and formation in the classroom and his research interests include improving student affect when using technology in the music classroom as well as content creation to drive student achievement.

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    10 June 2024, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 48 seconds
    Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Conversation with Allison Peterson
    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 instructional coach Allison Peterson on the program to discuss her new book, Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles and how new coaches just starting out can be successful next year by getting started over the summer! 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: How Can a Coach Kickstart their Coaching Cycles?

    Weekly Topic

    • How to “Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles”
    • What is the state of Instructional Coaching in 2024?
    • What are Coaching Cycles?
    • How to Kickstart your Coaching Cycles?
    • How to write the book
    • Understanding “The Organic Coaching Cycle”
    • Suggestions for helping Coaches understand how to speak in “Data” to administrators
    • What should Coaching Data look like?
    • How to support frustrated Coaches at the end of the school year

    About the Book: Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles

    Are you a new Instructional Coach? Have you been dreaming about making a bigger impact on education through the work of coaching, but you feel like you aren’t making any progress as a new Instructional Coach? You might even be wondering if you made a mistake and should return to the classroom.You are not alone! In Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles, Allison Petersen shares with you how she discovered the way to break through the roadblocks that stop coaches from making an impact. Allison is here to coach you through her practical, step-by-step approach to Instructional Coaching. She will teach you how to start coaching cycles using The Organic Coaching Cycle, which will help you to create momentum and energy in your coaching. This practical, short guide for new Instructional Coaches will help you to:
    • Build natural and authentic relationships with teachers
    • Overcome the formality of coaching cycles
    • Find the right teachers to start with
    • Start coaching cycles even if you’ve never done one before
    • Understand how to use coaching cycles to impact instructional practice

    Get ready to leave behind the feeling lost and lonely as a new Instructional Coach and learn a new perspective that will help you become a Make-Change-Happen Coach!

    About our Guest: Allison Peterson

    Allison is the founder of the #NewtoCoaching Community where new Instructional Coaches can learn, connect, and be encouraged as they transition from the classroom to coaching. In addition to training and supporting new coaches, Allison consults with independent schools to help design and start their instructional coaching programs. She’s starting her 9th year out of the classroom as a coach. She is currently launching a new coaching program as a K-8 Instructional Coach at a school in North Georgia.

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    4 June 2024, 9:00 am
  • 51 minutes 2 seconds
    Does Your School Need an A.I. Advisory Team?
    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 Matt Sherrill on the podcast to discuss the importance of forming an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Team in your school when supporting emerging technologies including AI. 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.

    Weekly Topic

    • What is a Virtual Instruction Coach?
    • How to form an AI Advisory Team?
      • Who is on the team?

    • What are the advantages of using AI in the classroom?
    • How to get teachers to see the benefit of investing their time in becoming AI literate
    • How various states/districts are taking wildly different approaches to AI use and why
    • How does the average teacher go about ensuring the AI tools they are using are secure and safe for school purposes?
    • How can AI accelerate a much-needed overhaul to our current education system?
    • How to develop vertically-aligned AI literacy standards/lessons

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    About our Guest: Matt Sherrill

    Matt Sherrill has been a classroom teacher for 15 years, with 13 of them being in 8th Grade ELA. In that time, he has served as the Building Chair for the ELA department at his school for 10 years, as well as serving as a Virtual Instructional Coach for early career teachers around the state of Illinois for the last 2 years. Most recently, Matt has been a central member of his district's recently formed AI Advisory Team. As part of that work, he has helped design and deliver district-wide professional development around AI Literacy for teachers and staff, helped craft his district's AI Position Statement, and helped draft district guidelines regarding AI use for students and staff. Matt's passion for spreading AI Literacy among educators extends to the local university where he has also presented as a guest speaker to pre-service teachers this past school year.

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    28 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 46 seconds
    How to Develop an Instructional Coaching Team Designed for Long Lasting Success
    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 Instructional Coaches Tasia King and Brian Heywood on the program do learn how several coaches can work together as a team to support a single school district. 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.

    Weekly Topic

    1. Building coach capacity (PD)
    2. Providing inspiration and motivation to do the job
    3. Harnessing coaching skills (questioning and listening, building relationships)
    4. Developing personal and professional growth
    5. Coaching for remediation and reinforcement

    About our Guests

    Tasia King

    Tasia King is a trainer, coach, and creative with 7 years of experience teaching second and third grade in Columbia, South Carolina. She became a district-level Technology Integration Specialist after serving 4 years as a school-based Technology and Learning Coach. As a Google Level II Educator, Tasia is dedicated to supporting educators in cultivating a culture that meets the unique needs of every student through personalized and equitable teaching practices. She is a proud 2023-24 SCASCD Emerging Leaders cohort member. Tasia finds great fulfillment in learning experiences related to teacher and student creation and actively engages with educators worldwide to foster professional connections. Connect with her on X @mrstechking!

    Brian Heyward

    Brian Heyward is a district Technology Integration Specialist for Richland Two. He holds certifications in Screencastify and Edgenuity. Brian is also a doctoral candidate in educational technology from the University of South Carolina. Brian started his educational career as a choral director and has served as a technology consultant for numerous professional music organizations in South Carolina. He has presented on using video creation and formation in the classroom and his research interests include improving student affect when using technology in the music classroom as well as content creation to drive student achievement.

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    20 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 42 minutes 45 seconds
    7 Things Instructional Coaches Should Avoid During the Long School Year
    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 Alyssa Zajack, Tiffaney Washington, and Ashley Somer from the Creative Solution Squad on the podcast to discuss important things that Coaches should be thinking about as they begin to plan for a new school year. 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.

    Weekly Topic

    • How to Join a group of Instructional Coaches in your district
    • What questions would you ask other coaches in your district?
    • How to attempt to fit in as a new coach in a district full of veteran coaches
    • How to learn what your administrator wants from your coaching position

    7 Things to Avoid as an Instructional Coach
    1. Unclear roles and boundaries
    2. Not prioritizing relationships
    3. Inactive coaching
    4. Talking too much
    5. Trying to do it all
    6. Not being prepared
    7. Treating adults like kids

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    14 May 2024, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 33 seconds
    11 Tools Every Instructional Coach Should Have in their Back Pocket!
    Click Here to learn more about the Mind Your Coaching Institute 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 Melanie Matthews on the program to discuss 10 tools that Instructional Coaches should always have in their back pockets. 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.

    10 Tech Tools for Instructional Coaches

    1. Canva
    2. Mentimeter / Poll Everywhere
    3. Padlet – Digital Pin Board
    4. Voxer
    5. Google Docs
    6. Google Calendar
    7. Google Forms
    8. Google Slides
    9.  Trello
    10. Bonus: NOTION!

    About the Conference

    The Mind Your Coaching Institute, founded by Melanie D. Matthews-Calhoun, offers a dynamic one-day live virtual learning event specifically crafted for educators seeking to elevate their coaching practices from ordinary to extraordinary. This institute caters to a diverse audience including teacher leaders, aspiring coaches, new and veteran coaches, instructional leaders, and administrators, providing a platform for professional growth and transformation. Here's what you'll get when you register for the Institute!
    • The 5-hour LIVE Institute
    • The Institute Replay - Full access for 3 months
    • The Action Lab: 21 How-to Videos for Coaching Success
    • More than 25 Pre-recorded Workshop Sessions
    • The Afterglow - Live virtual meet-up with host and speakers after the Institute
    • The Elementary Coaches Roundtable (Recording)
    • The Secondary Coaches Roundtable (Recording)
    • The "Coach Kick-start" Live Virtual Interactive Workshop (August)
    • A Certificate of Attendance

    Save your seat at http://www.MindYourCoachingInsititute.com

    About our Guest, Melanie Matthews-Calhoun

    Melanie D. Matthews-Calhoun, M.Ed, is a highly accomplished individual in the field of education, with a career spanning 27 years. Her diverse roles include being an author, educational consultant, instructional coach, and professional learning facilitator. Melanie has a wealth of experience, having worked as an elementary and middle school teacher, literacy and instructional coach, curriculum leader, and adjunct professor. As the owner of Literacy at Work, LLC, Melanie has established herself as an influential figure, driving positive change in the educational landscape. She is also the visionary behind the Mind Your Coaching Institute, a renowned annual conference tailored for instructional leaders and coaches, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and growth within the field. Melanie's impact extends nationwide, as she collaborates with schools, districts, and organizations to elevate coaching and instructional standards. Her consultancy work with educational institutions across the country underscores her dedication to enhancing teaching practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in education.

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    Crucial Organizational Systems that All Instructional Coaching Departments Need
    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 Instructional Coach Jessica Winston on the podcast to discuss the importance of building district-wide organizational systems to support Instructional Coaching programs. 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.

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    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: What types of organizational systems should Instructional Coaches have in place to be successful throughout the school year?

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    • What types of systems do you need to run a successful instructional coaching program?
    • How do you build those systems?
    • What tools are used to build Instructional Coaching systems?
    • Microsoft vs Google
    • Setting up Microsoft Teams
    • Organizing through Microsoft OneDrive
    • Utilizing Microsoft Bookings as an Instructional Coach
    • Using Notion as an Instructional Coach
    • Instructional Coaching Automation Tools
    • How to build Organizational Systems for Coaches

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