Learning Management Systems and the Digital Classroom

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff and Nick discuss our latest post “The Great Learning Management System Debate” and share several ways that Tech Coaches can assist their school districts in creating a digital learning environment in all classrooms.

In this episode, we discuss:

Reflections and reactions

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Tech Coaching with Learning Management SystemsWhat does a Digital Classroom look like?

How do you share your vision of a Digital Classroom with your admin to start driving a digital culture in your building?

How are Tech Coaches preparing our teachers to teach in digital classrooms?

Is an LMS a tool or a burden for teachers?

What do students want in an LMS?

What features do you look for in an LMS?

The role of parents in a digital learning environment.

How do you encourage “the shift” in teaching styles?

Popular Learning Management SystemsSchoologyvisual appeal of a social media application like Facebook

offers a wide array of customization and personalization

invites creativity, collaboration, and communication

Great for gamification

Canvasfully customizable platform

link their accounts to their other social media applications

small groups function helps teachers give consistent feedback

Google Classroom Simplicity

Everything in one feed/stream

discreetly send students who struggle individualized assignments

How can we model Digital Learning as Tech Coaches through LMS Professional Development courses.

How can we determine if an LMS is successful?

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

Having empathy while getting your job done

The importance of walking the hallways

Surviving the faculty lunchroom

Treating your teachers as equals … but students

Supporting teachers in the classroom -vs- observing teachers in the classroom

Future EpisodesEpisode 19: Creating a great 1:1 relationship with your staff

Episode 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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Ambassador Programs (https://www.schoology.com/ambassadors/apply)

Twitter (https://twitter.com/CanvasLMS)

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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss our latest post “The Great Learning Management System Debate” and share several ways that Tech Coaches can assist their school districts in creating a digital learning environment in all classrooms.

In this episode, we discuss:

Reflections and reactionsEpisode 18: How To Choose The Best Presentation Topic For a Faculty MeetingWhat if your admin chooses a topic the teachers don’t like and you all just have to suffer through the presentation?EPISODE SPONSOR: Ask the Tech Coach MastermindSign Up Today to get on the list and be notified when it launches!$50 off using the coupon “TC50”Offer Ends October 1, 2018Membership in an exclusive team of Tech CoachesPeer to Peer Mentoring2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings5 Week Online Course on Learning Management SystemsMastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachersMastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachersA Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your programAccess to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group*Bonus: Exclusive Ask the Tech Coach Podcast Episodes*Bonus: Exclusive Tech Coach Blog PostsTech Coaching with Learning Management SystemsWhat does a Digital Classroom look like?How do you share your vision of a Digital Classroom with your admin to start driving a digital culture in your building?How are Tech Coaches preparing our teachers to teach in digital classrooms?Is an LMS a tool or a burden for teachers?What do students want in an LMS?What features do you look for in an LMS?The role of parents in a digital learning environment.How do you encourage “the shift” in teaching styles?Popular Learning Management SystemsSchoologyvisual appeal of a social media application like Facebookoffers a wide array of customization and personalizationinvites creativity, collaboration, and communicationGreat for gamificationCanvasfully customizable platformlink their accounts to their other social media applicationssmall groups function helps teachers give consistent feedbackGoogle Classroom SimplicityEverything in one feed/streamdiscreetly send students who struggle individualized assignmentsHow can we model Digital Learning as Tech Coaches through LMS Professional Development courses.How can we determine if an LMS is successful?On the Next EpisodeHow To Create a Great 1:1 Relationship with Your Staff MembersHaving empathy while getting your job doneThe importance of walking the hallwaysSurviving the faculty lunchroomTreating your teachers as equals … but studentsSupporting teachers in the classroom -vs- observing teachers in the classroomFuture EpisodesEpisode 19: Creating a great 1:1 relationship with your staffEpisode 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 | @NamaralEDUExplore these Resources

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SchoologySocial MediaTwitterFacebookYouTubeAmbassador ProgramsCanvasSocial MediaTwitterFacebookYouTubeResourcesGoogle ClassroomSocial MediaTwitterFacebookYouTubeResourcesTeacherCast Google Classroom LinksTech Tip of the WeekWhen using an LMS as a tech coach, take an opportunity to model best classroom practices. This goes a long way in showing teachers what IS possible with aanLMS.Join our PLN

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