Learning Walk in Everett: A Reflection from Camlynn
The following blog is an example of the types of learning that happens in The Coach microcredential. Each unit you’ll receive an activity to help build your coaching skills. You’ll conduct the coaching activity at your school, then write a forum post that discusses...
The Coach Microcredential Interview: Camlynn and Jennifer
This week, we interviewed two instructional coaches from Everett School District in Everett, Washington, USA about their experience as participants in The Coach microcredential. Jennifer and Camlynn are participants in the Premium level of The Coach microcredential...
Coaching Fundamentals 2: Coaching Conversations
I talked with 12 rockstar instructional coaches from around the world to get their perspective on different coaching topics like defining the role of a coach and their best strategies in a coaching conversation. I’ve been an instructional coach around the world for...
The Coach Microcredential Interview: Nick & Verena
We took some time to find out what current participants in The Coach micro-credential think about their experience. Nick and Verena are both international school teachers. Nick Garvin is located in Thailand and is enrolled in the Premium level of The Coach...
Introducing our new YouTube series: Coaching Fundamentals
This week, we’re giving you a sneak peek of our new series coming to YouTube, Coaching Fundamentals. In this 12 part series, I interview 12 instructional coaches from around the globe to get their perspectives about their jobs. Watch this introduction to get to know...
Instagram contest rules
We’re giving away 3 copies of our newest book, “Your Connected Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers”. Get an entry into the contest with each action: 1) Like this photo. 2) Follow us on Instagram. 3) Tag a teacher that also needs this book! Winners will be...
Designing Learning Experiences
Why do we call them lessons? Or units? Or trainings? Or PD sessions? When what they really are is learning experiences. And we, as teachers, are designers of those learning experiences. Connecting Learning Experiences I love learning and designing learning experiences...
You Are What You Do
Originally posted on kimcofino.com. For many tech coaches, our job descriptions are not clearly defined within our schools. We may have great external resources, like the ISTE Standards for Coaches or their whitepaper on coaching (and of course all of the awesome...
How to Have an Effective Coaching Conversation
This week, we’re answering a question that many new coaches have - how do you have an effective coaching conversation? More importantly, how do you make sure the conversation goes the way you want, where the teacher feels supported and you’re getting an outcome of...
