4 Ways For Tech Coaches to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Pennsylvania educator Matt Friedman to discuss 4 Ways For Tech Coaches to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences.   We are also excited to share our updated subscription links with you over at www.TeacherCast.net/Subscribe.  Check out the podcast today! Did You Know We Have A New Place To Listen To The Podcast? Check out Ask the Tech Coach on these new locations Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Visit our Podcast Homepage Tech Coach Tip of the Week When attending conferences such as FETC, TCEA, or even ISTE it’s important to wear multiple hats.  As a Tech Coach representing your district, you should keep your eyes open for what will be useful with your teachers.  As a Connected Educator, you should be reaching out to network with other Tech Coaches. Most importantly, you are going to the conference to learn how to be a better professional development provider so take advantage of everything that you have access to while at the conference. How To Tech Coach At A Tech Conference Make a list of sessions you wish to attend and add it to your Calendar Add sessions that are both Tech Coach focused as well as sessions that might benefit your district and teachers Attend sessions of “rockstar educators” to learn how others present both workshops and lecture sessions Talk to your Administrators about what will be happening and what type of recon you could be doing for the district-let them know you are going to the conference Prepare to do a TON of Networking-social media, face to face Do your homework before you go Hangout near the Press Room, Bloggers Cafe, and walk the vendor floor Take Notes Use an App such as Evernote to take notes during the conference. Notes can be video, audio, or written Crowdsource your note-taking with others in the session or at the conference <li style="font-weight:...