EDTC 6105: ISTE Coaching Standards 2f: Visionary Leadership & 6 b&c: Content Knowledge and Professional Growth

ISTE Coaching Standard 2 provides eight benchmarks for technology coaches to assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students. My focus is on benchmark f: Coach teachers in and model incorporation of research-based best practices in instructional

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Online Communities & Peer Coaching Reflection

  Peer Coaching Project: My Reflection During the quarter I have been meeting and working with a peer at my building to help improve a learning activity that is in line with the larger goals of the school.  I had the option to work with my coworker that I co-teach physical education classes with on …

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Mission and Vision in Digital Education

Vision & Mission as a Digital Education Leader As a digital education leader I will leverage technology for improved educational outcomes and a deeper understanding of content for both teachers and students. I will teach and advocate for the mindful use of technology. I will remind students and teachers of agency in relation to technology. … Continue reading “Mission and Vision in Digital Education”

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EDTC 6105 Module 5: Pack the Essentials

When you go on a trip, you intentionally pack certain items to take along.  Doing this helps you feel comfortable and prepared to get the most out of the trip.  Travel sites abound with tips of what to take, what to leave at home, and how to solve the most common dilemmas.  This fall, I’ve […]

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Module 4 EDTC 6105 A Nice Merge: A Smart Card, SAMR, Checklist & 21st Century Skills

As I said in an earlier blog post this fall, the vision for the curriculum or technology coach must align with the district’s instructional vision.  In the same stead, shouldn’t the vision of 21st Century instruction by teachers align with the district vision? I thought about this as I pondered our week’s question, “What skills, […]

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Resources for Co-Planning Learning Activities

  When I first started to research different resources to help co-plan with my learning partner, I kept thinking about my problem very narrowly.  My triggering question is below. Triggering Question: What are some good resources/processes I can use to determine how to best co-plan with my learning partner with 3rd grade math? I kept …

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Module 3 EDTC 6105 Fostering a Future Ready District

The triggering question for this module was, “How do we define 21st century learning, and how can we use the definition in our coaching work?”  When I think of 21st century learning, I think of the ending of the year 2000 and the Y2K worry of whether technology would survive the transition to January 1, […]

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Effective Use of 21st Century Skills – EDTC 6105

  When I first heard of 21st century learning it was this nebulous concept that at the beginning felt overwhelming and I wasn’t sure what elements about it related to technology.  However, the deeper I have researched the more I’m starting to understand how this learning model contributes to more in-depth understanding and engagement during …

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EDTC 6105 | Module 2 Resolution

Module 2 Exploration: How can I successfully build peer to peer learning experiences with faculty, including peer coaching opportunities, in a higher education setting? ISTE-C Standard 1: Visionary Leadership d. Implement strategies for initiating and sustaining technology innovations and manage the change process in schools and classrooms ISTE-C Standard 2: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment f. Coach […]

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Creating Trust in Coaching Relationships

  I really like the quote above by Stephen Covey about trust.  It reminds me that in order to be effective in relationships trust must be present.  This week our triggering question was based off of “What role do communication and collaboration skills play in successful coaching?” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how …

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