What makes a Tech Coach . . . a Good Tech Coach? #ETCoaches

In this episode, we take a deep dive into what makes a technology coach successful in their school district.

As the world of educational technology grows by leaps and bounds each year, school districts are more and more looking to bring in Instructional Technology Coaches to assist in providing personalized professional development to their teaching staff. In this episode, we discuss instructional coaching from several angles and share how you can be a successful tech coach in your district with a little help from persistence and innovation.

• Position: Director for Innovative Learning
• Organization: Deerfield Public Schools
• Location: Deerfield, IL
• Website: https://twitter.com/mfaust

Marcie is a school district leader who is passionate about redefining educational technology in the modern-day classroom. Marcie believes in authentic, connected learning to prepare students for their futures. Before her leadership role, Marcie taught elementary school, middle school and served as a technology coach. Her inspiration comes from all of the learners around her – at work as well as at home.

• Position: iCoach
• Organization: Deerfield Public Schools
• Location: Deerfield, IL
• Website: http://twitter.com/mariagalanis

Maria Galanis began her career as a technology coordinator which evolved into technology coach. 15 years later, she is now an iCoach, an instructional coach with an emphasis on modern age learning. Maria is an EdTech enthusiast who loves being a connected learner and believes we can all be better together.

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