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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick take a look at several things a Tech Coach can do to create positive relationships with their teachers, administrators, and support staff members.
In this episode, we discuss:

* Reflections and reactions
* The Great LMS Debate: Blog Post




Q: What is the first thing a school should do when choosing an LMS?




* Ask the Tech Coach Mastermind Signup (Coupon Code Ends Oct 1, 2018)




8-Week Digital Literacy Challenge

2 Face-to-Face meetings each month
Create a Digital Literacy / Tech Integration Plan for your school district
5-week Online Course for Learning Management Systems
Bonus Podcasts and Tech Coach Blog Posts
FREE Digital Templates and Lesson Plans that can be used in the classroom
Exclusive Membership in our Tech Coach Facebook Group






* How To Create a Great 1:1 Relationship with Your Staff Members




Having empathy for staff members while getting your job done

Don’t take everything personally.
Always ask them how they are doing.
It’s about them getting their job done … not about you getting your job done.


The importance of walking the hallways

Making friends will get you everywhere you want to be.’

How is your family?
How are the kids?


Never lead with your agenda
Keep the computer in your backpack
Never take notes while they are in front of you.
Makes you visible and open to assist
“How do you use the Copy Machine?”


Surviving the faculty lunchroom

Know the school schedule and wear multiple hats with different people.
Lunch happens in the Lunchroom … always
Don’t be “the tech guy” 24/7


Treating your teachers as equals … but students

Remember: you are their resource, not the other way around


Supporting teachers in the classroom -vs- observing teachers in the classroom

Focus on what they do well
Find ways to enhance their practice or meet their needs


What do you do when things don’t go the way you want it to?




* On the Next Episode


How to Create a Tech Coach Website

Why build a website?
Platforms for various websites
The importance of modeling what you want in the classroom
Choose the platform that is best for your teachers and district … not your ego


Future Episodes

Episode 20: Tech Coach Websites
Episode 21: The 3 best ways to train your staff … when they don’t care about the topic





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