Six Steps Instructional Coaches Take when Creating Successful eLearning Experiences

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss several things a Tech Coach should do when creating online courses and self-paced learning modules. In this episode, we discuss: Six Steps You Need To Take to Create a Successful Online Learning Experience For Your Teachers Step 1: Identify Learning ObjectivesDirectly or indirectly correlate to District Goals, Building Goals, and Initiatives. Content vs. Skills What vs How PD How will learning objectives be assessed? Step 2: Decide where to host your modules.What should you do before opening the module?Sketch in Google Docs Mindmapping SoftwareLucid Chart MindNote ApplicationsSchoology Canvas Google Sites Google Forms WordPress Step 3: Integrate teacher needs and wants into module creation. What topics do they want to learn about? Allow time to collaborate/share/discuss as a group Step 4: Decide on a proper framework or workflow How will the module go? Utilize BLOOMS ** This is the most important step and can save you A LOT of time when creating future modules. Self-created videos vs random YouTube videos Step 5: Give time to reflect/share creations/ and implement Let teachers create something and implement in their classroom Have them share the creation Let them come back and reflect. How did it go? What did you like/dislike? What else do you want to learn to help you more? Step 6: Highlight their accomplishments with a badge (micro credentialing) Credly Schoology Badges (integrated) Padlet Share Board Twitter Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district ... tomorrow! Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his "offline" content that he creates during the school year. Exclusive TeacherCast and "Ask the Tech Coach" podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups. Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program! Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars ... and more! [convertkit form=3439843] Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: FREE Download: 40 Chrome Extensions Every Tech Coach Should Know About Tech Tip of the Week Creating online courses should not be taken lightly in your district. It’s important to have a plan not just for creation, but for implementation and promotion of the professional development concept before launching with the staff. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!