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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss several strategies for working with staff members to provide the best professional development possible.
In this episode, we discuss:

* Reflections and reactions
* Episode 20: Tech Coach Websites





It’s very important to keep your audience in mind when creating your Tech Coach website… no matter what the platform.






* What are the best ways to provide professional development?



Face to Face (1:1)

Working with teachers privately

Classrooms
Hallways
School Meeting Rooms
Tech Coach office




Face to Face (1: Group)

Lunch and Learns
After School vs During School
Hands-on / Guided vs Lecture-based
Small Group vs Large Group Presentations


Video-Based Learning (Passive)

Screencast vs Creative Videos

What video recording program do you use/like?


How long should videos be?
How to monitor learning and objectives?


Online Learning Modules

Learning Management System
Google Sites
Google Forms


LIVE Online Hangouts
Top-down vs volunteer
Unconference or EDcamp Style


Microdentials (Badging PD)
Where should administrators be during professional development?
Should you treat Weekday PD as if it were Weekend PD?
Choosing the right presentation topic / title / description.


* On the Next Episode

Episode 22: Monthly RoundTable



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Question: What are your tips and tricks for providing the best professional learning experiences for your staff? 
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