Technology Coaching Strategies

Meet them where they are

To fully assist teachers with technology integration, we need to meet them where they are and customise our methods and programs based on user need.

• Align with school goals

• Teacher feedback from professional development is crucial in developing further programs

• Needs assessment and surveys. An initial needs assessment to be delivered at the start of the year to determine a professional development plan. Additional surveys throughout the year to address further needs [Google Forms Example 1 | Example 2, Example 3]

• Analyse the data [Example]

Traditional Training/Coaching Methods

There are many strategies that can be employed to train and engage teachers with digital learning:

Individual/small group training

Tutorial Screencasts and Videos

Tutorial Guidebooks

Site-based face-to-face learning sessions

Digital Technologies Website for Staff

Zoom/Hangout/Skype meetings

Appointment slot bookings via websites such as youcanbook.me or appointment slots in Google Calendar

Demonstration lessons

Co-teaching

Observation

Further Digital Training/Coaching Ideas for your school

• Identify ways to better support multiple sites | Coaching to Support Multiple Sites Planner

• Use the Dynamic Learning Project Strategy Menu with your staff.

• Coffee & Cram sessions. Run during lunch time breaks. Short, sharp tech PD over a cuppa

• Keep a log of sessions [Example]

• Digital badging. Gamify the technology integration process.

• YouTube Channel of bite sized digital resources and training

• Capture and streaming abilities with Zoom. Videonot.es app to annotate video for instructional coaching work

• School blog

• Digital Newsletter [Eg. Tech Tips Signup] Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Pirates & Pedagogy]

• Tip Sheets - Eg. Tech Tuesday Tip Sheets

• Communicate focus and breadth of training sessions covered to staff/administrators

• Get targeted feedback from coaches [Example , Example 2]

• Create stand alone Digital Coaching Hub (put links on youcanbookme pages). Example 1. Instructional Technology Planning Guide. EdTechHub

• Marketing of services [eg. Postcard, Flyer]

• Posters [eg. Google on the Loo]

• Develop Campus Based Coaches with Resourcing. Eg. First 90 Days of Coaching

• Team Challenges [example]

• Weekly Digital Tech Team + monthly IT dept meetings.

• PD resources and materials archived in new LMS; participants can access + revisit content, materials, or resources provided.

• Other professional development options [Think Outside the Box]

• Academies - like Design and Google Cert

• Self-Paced Courses. Teachers can work through learning modules on Google Classroom or LMS at their own pace

• Make and Take workshops. Sessions where new skills are taught through actually doing and making

Use models such as SAMR and Technology Integration Matrix