SpiffyTech Tip Tuesdays
October 22, 2019
Little "bytes" of information to support Digital Readiness
Welcome Back!
Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) Support Available:
- Training on New Tools for the 21st Century Classroom
- Collaboration & Planning with Individuals
- Collaboration & Planning with a Group/Team
- Co-Teaching with Students
- Observing a Technology Lesson
- Technology Tools Training
Technology Resources Website
Click HERE to check out my website, SpiffyTech Corner. You will find tons of useful resources as well as be able to schedule a meeting, modeling, or a co-teaching session.
Broken? Need something fixed?
If you have any technology-related items that just aren't working correctly, working at all, or flat out broken, submit a ticket to receive prompt service from the IT department.
Nearpod Lessons
If you would like to co-teach an Interactive lesson using Nearpod on a standard in Reading, Math, Science, or Social Studies, please schedule a coaching session.
1st Tech Tip - Coaching Cycle with Me Your Technology Coach
- Identify
- The coach and teacher collaborate to set a goal and select a teaching strategy to meet the goal.
- The coach and teacher then identify the goals the teacher would like to set for themselves and their class. In order to make sure that the goals being set will have the greatest impact, it is helpful to make sure they are PEERS goals (Powerful, Easy, Emotionally compelling, Reachable, Student-focused)
- Learn
- The coach explains and models teaching strategies so the teacher can learn how to implement the strategy.
One of the key steps in this stage is the coach providing modeling. The teacher will choose a modeling approach that suits their needs and set a time to observe. There are at least five different ways in which modeling can occur:
- In the classroom
- In the classroom with no students
- Co-teaching
- Visiting other teachers’ classrooms
- Watching video
- Improve
- The coach monitors how the teacher implements the teaching strategy and whether students meet the goal. Then coach and teacher decide any adjustments necessary for the practice to be as effective as possible.
- Coaches then monitor and review the teacher’s implementation of the chosen strategies. The coach and the teacher should discuss how to modify the approach to make it as effective as possible.
If you are interested in meeting and identifying "A SMALL GOAL" with implementing technology, click the button below to schedule a meeting. In the end, you will APPRECIATE this small win! Don't be afraid, I am here to assist you. ~ GROWTH MINDSET~
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A COACHING SESSION
Pick a date and time that best suits your schedule for us to meet. Can also be done virtually also.
Thanks for Reading! See you next Tuesday!
As we continue to guide our students down the road of success, please click on the request support link located within my signature line if you would like support with integrating technology tools (i.e. Interactive Board, iPad, Chromebook, Web 2.0 Resources) within your lessons. I look forward to the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.
About Me
My name is Ronald Catlin and I am an EducationTechnology Specialist with Kennesaw State University's iTeach program. This is my 7th year in education including 5 years of experience in the classroom and a master's degree in Instructional Technology. My background is Elementary Education in grades 3rd and 4th but I have always enjoyed using technology. Now, it's my job to help teachers integrate technology in their classrooms to engage, differentiate, and personalize. I absolutely love what I do and I hope that my passion for technology will translate into an awesome learning opportunity for you.
Email: catlinr1@fultonschools.org
Website: https://spiffytechguy.weebly.com/
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Twitter: @SpiffyTechGuy