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8 Ways to Support Technology Coaches

9/26/2016

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Over the past two years our school district has successfully integrated technology coaches. It has been a game-changer in the way our staff have moved from good to great in the digital world. Often supporting technology coaches is overlooked due to the fact that they are always supporting others. Here are eight ways we can support technology coaches...

  1. Provide opportunities for site visits to other schools so that they brush up on tricks of the trade
  2. Approve membership applications to professional organizations
  3. Expose to professional resources that will push thinking and drive change
  4. Allow for time ito explore new technologies on daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
  5. Encourage fellow colleagues to utilize their services
  6. Conduct monthly meet ups to streamline services, talk through issues, and collaborate on projects
  7. Encourage presenting at local, state, and national conferences
  8. Celebrate the many benefits they provide on a consistent basis at faculty and board meetings

The fact remains is that most school districts are spending more money on technology than ever before. Which is why it's imperative that technology coaches are hired, trained, and supported so they can help teachers and impact student learning.
Brad is the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He is also the Founding Partner and Chief Information Officer for Evolving Educators LLC. Brad began his career in 2001 as a Middle School Social Studies and Computer Education Teacher for the Hanover Township School District in Whippany, New Jersey. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Educator, Google Education Trainer, author of All Hands on Deck: Tools for Connecting Parents, Educators, and Communities, Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development, and the newly released 140 Twitter Tips for Educators.
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Math Help for Parents

9/15/2016

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My son is in 5th grade and with that comes harder math problems. Parents, including my wife and I (mostly my wife though), sit down with our children on a nightly basis to assist with working through some really complex material. Since most of us have not experienced this sort of problem solving since high school, it can become really overwhelming. There are two math apps that can provide parents with some background knowledge on solving tough math problem. WolframAlpha can help parents understand the steps that need to be taken to work out a certain math problem. The PhotoMath App allows parents to take a picture and obtain an answer for a particular math problem. Khan Academy and Common Sense Media’s Common Core Explorer are also exceptional resources that will help you brush up on your math methodology. Looking for additional research based programs and resources aimed at addressing the “at home math gap?” Look through Think Through Math’s research section for more information. By no means are these resources an antidote for the stressful environment math homework creates, but at least it’s a start.​

Brad Currie is the author of the newly released 140 Twitter Tips for Educators. His other books include All Hands on Deck: Tools for Connecting Educators, Parents, and Communities and Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development. He is one of the founding partners of Evolving Educators LLC. Brad is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader and Google Certified Trainer. Brad currently serves as a K-8 Supervisor of Instruction and Dean of Students for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He speaks and presents nationally about technology integration. Learn more about Brad by following him on Twitter @bradmcurrie or visiting his website at www.bradcurrie.net.
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Do Things Differently This School Year

9/4/2016

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The 2016-2017 school year is upon us. Deep down inside everyone is ready to get back into the groove and move forward in a positive direction. With a new school year comes an opportunity to try new things that can compliment your existing culture. Some food for thought...

Maintain Faculty Handbook on Google Docs 

Create an Adobe Spark Video Welcome Back Message

Post Faculty Meeting Resources in Google Classroom

Participate in a Hashtag Celebration 


Use Google Forms to Survey Students 
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Post Daily Announcements on YouTube channel 

Push out important reminders to stakeholders utilizing Remind

Play music for students during lunch with Pandora

Brad Currie is the author of the newly released 140 Twitter Tips for Educators. His other books include All Hands on Deck: Tools for Connecting Educators, Parents, and Communities and Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development. He is one of the founding partners of Evolving Educators LLC. Brad is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader and Google Certified Trainer. Brad currently serves as a K-8 Supervisor of Instruction and Dean of Students for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He speaks and presents nationally about technology integration. Learn more about Brad by following him on Twitter @bradmcurrie or visiting his website at www.bradcurrie.net.
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