Building Great Relationships With Your Coworkers

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff and Nick take a look at several things a Tech Coach can do to create positive relationships with their teachers, administrators, and support staff members.

In this episode, we discuss:

Reflections and reactions

(https://www.teachercast.net/blog/learning-management-system-debate-2018/)

Q: What is the first thing a school should do when choosing an LMS?

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8-Week Digital Literacy Challenge2 Face-to-Face meetings each month

Create a Digital Literacy / Tech Integration Plan for your school district

5-week Online Course for Learning Management Systems

Bonus Podcasts and Tech Coach Blog Posts

FREE Digital Templates and Lesson Plans that can be used in the classroom

Exclusive Membership in our Tech Coach Facebook Group

How To Create a Great 1:1 Relationship with Your Staff Members

Having empathy for staff members while getting your job doneDon’t take everything personally.

Always ask them how they are doing.

It’s about them getting their job done … not about you getting your job done.

The importance of walking the hallwaysMaking friends will get you everywhere you want to be.’How is your family?

How are the kids?

Never lead with your agenda

Keep the computer in your backpack

Never take notes while they are in front of you.

Makes you visible and open to assist

“How do you use the Copy Machine?”

Surviving the faculty lunchroomKnow the school schedule and wear multiple hats with different people.

Lunch happens in the Lunchroom … always

Don’t be “the tech guy” 24/7

Treating your teachers as equals … but studentsRemember: you are their resource, not the other way around

Supporting teachers in the classroom -vs- observing teachers in the classroomFocus on what they do well

Find ways to enhance their practice or meet their needs

What do you do when things don’t go the way you want it to?

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How to Create a Tech Coach WebsiteWhy build a website?

Platforms for various websites

The importance of modeling what you want in the classroom

Choose the platform that is best for your teachers and district … not your ego

Future EpisodesEpisode 20: Tech Coach Websites

Episode 21: The 3 best ways to train your staff … when they don’t care about the topic

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick take a look at several things a Tech Coach can do to create positive relationships with their teachers, administrators, and support staff members.

In this episode, we discuss:

Reflections and reactionsThe Great LMS Debate: Blog PostQ: What is the first thing a school should do when choosing an LMS?Ask the Tech Coach Mastermind Signup (Coupon Code Ends Oct 1, 2018)8-Week Digital Literacy Challenge2 Face-to-Face meetings each monthCreate a Digital Literacy / Tech Integration Plan for your school district5-week Online Course for Learning Management SystemsBonus Podcasts and Tech Coach Blog PostsFREE Digital Templates and Lesson Plans that can be used in the classroomExclusive Membership in our Tech Coach Facebook GroupHow To Create a Great 1:1 Relationship with Your Staff MembersHaving empathy for staff members while getting your job doneDon’t take everything personally.Always ask them how they are doing.It’s about them getting their job done … not about you getting your job done.The importance of walking the hallwaysMaking friends will get you everywhere you want to be.’How is your family?How are the kids?Never lead with your agendaKeep the computer in your backpackNever take notes while they are in front of you.Makes you visible and open to assist“How do you use the Copy Machine?”Surviving the faculty lunchroomKnow the school schedule and wear multiple hats with different people.Lunch happens in the Lunchroom … alwaysDon’t be “the tech guy” 24/7Treating your teachers as equals … but studentsRemember: you are their resource, not the other way aroundSupporting teachers in the classroom -vs- observing teachers in the classroomFocus on what they do wellFind ways to enhance their practice or meet their needsWhat do you do when things don’t go the way you want it to?On the Next EpisodeHow to Create a Tech Coach WebsiteWhy build a website?Platforms for various websitesThe importance of modeling what you want in the classroomChoose the platform that is best for your teachers and district … not your egoFuture EpisodesEpisode 20: Tech Coach WebsitesEpisode 21: The 3 best ways to train your staff … when they don’t care about the topicFollow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastAsk the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoachFollow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyNicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDUTech Tip of the WeekFind ways to highlight staff accomplishments. Share out via Smore newsletters, a Padlet Board, or Twitter.Join our PLN

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