Episode 30

Keeping Tech Coaches Busy During the Holidays

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss the upcoming holiday season and share their list of 5 Important Things Tech Coaches can be doing during the holiday season. In this episode, we discuss:

Keeping Organized During the Holiday Downtime
- How should we support our teachers during the busy holiday season?Help them create engaging experiences for their students
- Help them in planning and preparation for when they return
- Prepping for evals?
- Is PD important in December?
- Keep it light but spark ideas for when they return
- Conduct a half year survey
- Plan workshops for next semester
- When do you lead and when do you get out of sight?
- Fun classroom activities during DecemberTrying new things
- BreakoutEDU
- What can a Tech Coach be doing during the last few days of December?
- Spend time Getting organized
  - Invite others to get organized with you
  - Update PD resources and websites
  - Tackle projects you’ve been putting off
Reflect on the first half of the school year

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Tech Tip of the Week

It’s important for Tech Coaches to remember that innovation can be just as much a part of the holiday season as it is during the busy times of the year.

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