Learning Management Systems and the Digital Classroom
b'In this episode of \\u201cAsk the Tech Coach,\\u201d Jeff and Nick discuss our latest post "The Great Learning Management System Debate" and share several ways that Tech Coaches can assist their school districts in creating a digital learning environment in all classrooms.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Reflections and reactions
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What does a Digital Classroom look like?
How do you share your vision of a Digital Classroom with your admin to start driving a digital culture in your building?
How are Tech Coaches preparing our teachers to teach in digital classrooms?
Is an LMS a tool or a burden for teachers?
What do students want in an LMS?
What features do you look for in an LMS?
The role of parents in a digital learning environment.
How do you encourage \\u201cthe shift\\u201d in teaching styles?
Popular Learning Management Systems
Schoology
visual appeal of a social media application like Facebook
offers a wide array of customization and personalization
invites creativity, collaboration, and communication
Great for gamification
Canvas
fully customizable platform
link their accounts to their other social media applications
small groups function helps teachers give consistent feedback
Google Classroom
Simplicity
Everything in one feed/stream
discreetly send students who struggle individualized assignments
How can we model Digital Learning as Tech Coaches through LMS Professional Development courses.
How can we determine if an LMS is successful?
* On the Next Episode
* How To Create a Great 1:1 Relationship with Your Staff Members
Having empathy while getting your job done
The importance of walking the hallways
Surviving the faculty lunchroom
Treating your teachers as equals \\u2026 but students
Supporting teachers in the classroom -vs- observing teachers in the classroom
Future Episodes
Episode 19: Creating a great 1:1 relationship with your staff
Episode 20: Tech Coach Websites
Episode 21: The 3 best ways to train your staff \\u2026 when they don\\u2019t care about the topic
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