[ARCHIVED] Where Do You Search When Looking For Tech Coach Resources, Tips & Tricks?

[teachercast]

Dear Tech Coaches,

As we begin a new school year, I'd love to learn where you are searching online to find resources on how to be a better Tech Coach?

Please feel free to leave links below and share what type of resources you are searching for this year beyond the basic "app update" type of searches.

Jeff

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[GideonWilliams]

Start by reading this great blog post and associated links Horse Before the Cart. Purpose first, Canvas second.‌

Really established the need to place the Ed before the Tech.

[teachercast]

Great suggestion ... relationships should always come before Technology!

[KristinL]

I try to search Twitter and Flipboard to find relevant articles quickly. Because I have so many roles where I work, I am able to easily save/bookmark ideas for later.

I try to link articles or larger discussions to our presentations or Canvas updates. We also have a "mega course" in Canvas where we have an on-going list of tech-related resources (app/site recommendations, articles sorted by topic, etc.)

This year, I hope to host very casual drop-in professional development sessions. ...I'm almost thinking along the lines of how it would feel to get together with friends at a cafe. I'll set the topic, share a few articles, and ask a question or two. When we get together, the organic conversation will be collaborative AND we can feature something they can do with their Canvas course.