In this episode, I chat with the insightful Instructional Coach and YouTube creator, Lee Ann Yonker all about effective EdTech coaching strategies. You’ll also hear her expert advice on how to build strong relationships with teachers, introduce technology in manageable ways, and leverage digital tools for better organization, resource sharing, and even as a sounding board for ideas. If you’re looking for actionable strategies to support educators with technology and perhaps even explore sharing your own expertise online, this episode is a must-listen!
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Tips for EdTech Coaching Strategies
- Create a safe space for teachers to take risks and try new strategies.
- Use Google Calendar with color coding to track where your time goes.
- Batch-create content and deliver it consistently, like weekly Friday Freebies.
- Use ChatGPT as a brainstorming partner if you’re working without a coach.
SPONSORED BY MY QRG USING AI CHATBOTS TO ENHANCE PLANNING AND INSTRUCTION
Today’s episode is sponsored by my quick reference guide Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction, published by ASCD and ISTE. It’s full of quick tips educators and Amazon almost always has it on sale. Just search for me, Monica Burns on Amazon to see all of my books and quick reference guides. But please remember that there are two authors named Monica Burns on Amazon and I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to tell the difference between our books. Just head to Amazon, search Monica Burns, and you’ll find my quick reference guide Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction. Check it out here >>
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Learn more at Lee Ann Yonker’s website
- Follow Lee Ann Yonker on X (Twitter), Facebook, & YouTube
- Check out Lee Ann Yonker’s Teacher Tip Tuesday & Friday Freebie
- Google Masters For Kids of All Ages: Badges, Skills and More (Podcast episode featuring Lee Ann Yonker)
- Google Calendar (Digital calendar)
- Symbaloo (Cloud-based resource organization tool)
- Looker Studio (Web-based reporting tool)
- ChatGPT (Chatbot)
- What it’s Like to Host a Teacher YouTube Channel with Sam Kary (Podcast episode)
- 50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers (Blog Post)
- How Instructional Coaches Can Use AI to Scale Their Impact with Clarissa M. Guerra (Podcast Episode)
- 7 Google Calendar Tips for Teachers (Blog Post)
- Expert Insights From an Innovation Coach with Jessica Holloway (Podcast Episode)
