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. <span style="font-family: 'Times New...