The focus of the current chapter in my adventures in Digital Education Leadership is on peer coaching. In the near future I will have a tremendous opportunity to implement effective coaching techniques to support a teacher in my building on using effective technology integration in the classroom. But first I must address the question: What … [Read more…]
“Cut to the chase was a phrase used by studio executives to mean that the audience shouldn’t get bored by the extra dialog, and that the film should get to the interesting scenes without unnecessary delays. The phrase is now widely used, and means ‘get to the point.’” Having spent a lot of time […]
“Leap, and the net will appear.” (Zen saying) Overview This fall I began my fifth year of teaching, a milestone in many ways. While I am still at the beginning of my career, I am no longer a “new” teacher. I have greater confidence in my instructional strategies, classroom management skills, and collaborative relationships. I […]
The focus of this quarter in the DEL program is on peer coaching. This would involve working with another teacher in my building to integrate a piece of technology to affect student outcomes. By collaborating with another teacher in my school I will be helping to plan, develop, and implement technology integration, which correlates with …
In trying to figure out who I could coach, especially in my position, our instructor suggested that at look at this from the lens of Servant Leadership. I have read about Servant Leadership in the past, but needed to refresh my understanding. The term was first presented by a retired AT&T executive Robert K. Greenleaf… Continue Reading Servant Leadership as a Coaching Model
“Comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change”…wow.
Engage in continual learning! Evaluate and reflect.
Model: And promote strategies for achieving equitable access And facilitate safe, etc. uses of digital information technologies And promote diversity, cultural understanding, etc. by using digital age communication and collaboration
Conduct needs assessments Design, develop, and implement tech-rich professional learning programs Evaluate results
A few standouts from this section include… “Maximize the learning of all students” “Coach teachers in and model use of online and blended learning” “troubleshoot basic software, hardware, and connectivity problems common in digital learning environments” “Collaborate with teachers and admin to select and evaluate digital tools and resources…”
