3 Ways To Support Teachers Through Unexpected Challenges in Technology Integration

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In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff Bradbury and Dan Kreiness from the Leader of Learning Podcast discuss several ways that a Tech Coach and a school district can support teachers as they settle into learning how to use new technologies in their classrooms. Today's episode of Ask the Tech Coach is brought to you by Dyknow (http://www.dyknow.com) .  When Technology Teams plan for technology integration, it is crucial to think about how teachers will manage student device distractions during class.  Dyknow’s (http://www.teachercast.net/dyknow)  classroom management software empowers teachers to teach with technology by enabling real-time visibility of student activity to identify off-task behavior and redirect that behavior with blocking or messaging. Additionally, Dyknow enables teachers to create blocking plans, facilitate formative assessments, and view student history after class. Dyknow defeats device distractions so you have the confidence that your time and investment in learning technology is reaching its full potential. Help empower your teachers to embrace technology integration knowing that their students are on-task during class with Dyknow. Learn more at  www.dyknow.com (http://www.teachercast.net/dyknow) . www.TeacherCast.net/Dyknow (http://www.TeacherCast.net/Dyknow) . Reflections from Last WeekThe Importance of Having School District Buy-In With Your EdTech Integration Plan Tech Coach MastermindJoin the Tech Coach Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meetings each month Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind)   www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail (http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach (http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net (mailto:feedback@teachercast.net)   How To Support Our Teachers In The ClassroomsCreate A Logical Curriculum For Your Weekly NewslettersWeek 1: An Introduction to an application or website Week 2: A brief description of one or two things (maybe supported by a video) sharing the app or websites potential in the general education setting. Week 3: A link back to Week 2 in case any teacher might not have seen the first bits of information followed by an example or two of how the app or website can be used in a few different subject areas. Perhaps give an example or a template of how a single activity can be used both in Math and Science Week 4: Give the app a more featured role in the newsletter not only reviewing what you already sent, but with a more detailed walk through. At this point, you should be on Week 1 of a totally different app or website at the bottom of the newsletter to begin another cycle. Know Teachers Needs Before They Need Them Create a Needs AssessmentGoogle Form Google Drawing Don’t be afraid to learn from your teachers AND their studentsLearning Walks Provide Teachers With The Tools They Need In Their ClassroomsGoogle Classroom OneNote One Drive / Google Drive Dyknow (http://teachercast.net/dyknow) On the Next Episode (http://www.askthetechcoach.com) Episode 72: Tech Coach Stories Dyknow Home Page (https://hubs.ly/H0lww5n0) Dyknow for Teachers (https://hubs.ly/H0lwx7T0) Dyknow for Tech Coaches (https://hubs.ly/H0lwwQB0) Watch Dyknow Demo Video (https://hubs.ly/H0lwFlD0) About our GuestDan Kreiness is a middle school administrator, instructional leader, podcast host, and doctoral candidate who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement. Dan began his teaching career by spending nearly eight years in the New York City Department of Education as an eighth grade English language arts teacher,...