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In this episode of \u201cAsk the Tech Coach,\u201d Jeff and Nick discuss the many hats that a Tech Coach wears during the day. \xa0It\u2019s always important to remember that as a Tech Coach you represent not just the teaching staff, but the administrative direction of district policy as well. \xa0
In this episode, we discuss:

* Reflections and reactions
* What do you do when your teachers \u2026 don\u2019t get it





What if you say the wrong thing in the heat of the moment?
How do you recover from an unprofessional comment?
What do you do if you accidentally invent a new function or feature?






* Mastermind Update/ Breakout Groups
* EdTech Integration Plans
* How can a tech coach provide direction when they aren\u2019t in any type of power position?

* Becoming a leader in the faculty room






More than just a teacher
Providing help whenever/wherever needed
Highlighting faculty accomplishments/showcasing their work




Becoming a leader in the administration

The voice of the classroom
The voice of the students
The voice of the daily activities around the campus
Being an innovative mind


* Liaison between faculty and administration

* The go-between the classroom and central office


* Becoming a leader in the community






Community training
Board of Education Presentations
Parent Nights/Information sessions




* Becoming a leader for the curriculum






You are an advocate for how to push the curriculum not just now to use a computer
Staying abreast on current trends/pedagogy




* Becoming a leader for the rest of the world






Everything is driven by state and ISTE standards






* On the Next Episode

November 12: What makes a good faculty or department meeting presentation?
We are seeking cohosts for our November Tech Coach Roundtable.\xa0 Please email if interested.



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Tech Tip of the Week

When going about your day as a tech coach, don\u2019t forget that you don\u2019t just wear one hat, but you wear many hats all of the time, each and every day.

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