#educoach Archive
The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.
Wednesday June 15, 2016
Good evening Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
I have it, next on the list https://t.co/11V5eg20K6
I just finished reading The Art of Coaching Teams by and I can't recommend it enough- must read!
Amber & - Instructional Coaches from TX. Enjoying today.
I’m Shira; comoderator&Director of Portfolio School. My leading PD in & planning units for my school for next yr
Welcome to Glad you can join us this evening!
I'm Kathy co-moderator of , consultant, instructional coach trainer and virtual coach 4 coaches. is continued book writing
Sylvia Ellison, writing coach, Spoto HS Tampa FL ... Inviting my team to help write/design/create our plan for 2016/17
Wonderful. I started to work on a post as well!
Paula - New Instructional Coach in Arizona. Always excited to twitter stalk all of you experienced coaches!
Good evening! Lauren, K-5 Instructional Coach, Indiana. My was some great professional learning this week
I'm hoping my next might be some interviews for coaching positions
Lisa, IC, Chicago. Enlightening conversations w/great educators
Lurkers welcome! & Don’t hesitate to join in
Yeahh! So glad you are here at
Dr. V ESE lead teacher public title I all boys middle school Hillsborough county tampa florida
Hi folks! Mandy in TX. Eduwin is presenting today to a full-house of and admin at
Proud to sit under 's teaching today
Best wishes! Hope everything works out for you!
Jill K-5 IC in Minnesota. Happy to be able to chat tonight!
Hi community! Alex here from Denver, CO. Win this week? At training w/ Ts who've never had it--lots of great learning!
Let’s get started with tonight’s topic: Organization Hacks/Tech Tools to Increase Next Year’s Productivity
RT Let’s get started with tonight’s topic: Organization Hacks/Tech Tools to Increase Next Year’s Productivity
Q1 What does effective and efficient coaching mean to you?
Emily MS instructional coach from WI- 1st chat tonight for the !
A1 I can do my job well and have enough energy to care for my family afterwards
Awesome! I have family in Eagle WI
A1 Ts make progress towards their goals while never feeling like any time was lost. Ts enroll again!
A1: Coaching that results in actionable and timely impact on student learning.
A1: timely feedback; closing the loop or cont. the cycle in a timely flow
A1 I can get teachers to allow me to invest in them and their students without usurping their leadership https://t.co/HQaIE3x6Go
Q1 What does effective and efficient coaching mean to you?
A1 working with teachers to serve Ss in ways that are thoughtful, planned, flexible, and reflective
A1: Effective-helping teachers set&achieve goals; efficient-prioritizing well, spending time wisely
He's like a soothing life coach. I could listen to him for hours.
A1. Putting what they teach you to good use in the classroom
Coaching means collaborating, leading & learning with Ts to improve S learning
A1 Keeping the main thing the main thing. So easy to get side tracked in this role.
Q2 What web based tools do you use to be more productive as a coach or school leader?
A1: Feedback and questioning that effects practice
Intentional, personalized, timely decision-making for both the teacher and the students. https://t.co/ZfTvFgkUAH
Q1 What does effective and efficient coaching mean to you?
A2: Definitely google calendar & plan to use google hangouts for virtual coaching sessions.
Yes! I love seeing positive effects from my work - esp those that result from questions or time rather than giving
A2 Evernote to digitize paper and Google drive for everything else
+1 Google Hangouts! I cover 2000 sq. miles. GH is a lifesaver
A2: Google Drive holds my coaching life! Easy to share, copy, edit, and collaborate.
A2 I like what I see and have heard good things with https://t.co/73PMoYzZxd - A way to effectively/efficiently use video in
A2 I like what I see and have heard good things with https://t.co/eOmYpDzP7Z - A way to effectively/efficiently use video in
A2: Anything Google-calendar, Drive, etc.
A2 Google drive features, for student data
A1: empowering teachers to take risks & own their growth to positively impact student learning
Google Drive, docs, forms, Zoom,
A2 I used for sharing data and office doc 2capture evidence -want to use more video https://t.co/G1Db7YvUUl
Q2 What web based tools do you use to be more productive as a coach or school leader?
A2 I know coaches and principal who use Evernote to stay organized.
I'm a newbie so I'm going to have to check out Google drive and Google hangout
+1 OneDrive. Yes, great tool!
did some virtual coaching this year when home with sick kiddos! GH came to the rescue so I didn't have to reschedule!
Hi everyone .. Following along tonight - I will be moving to a coaching position in the fall, very excited - lots to learn!
A2: When I was in district, drive. Now I travel amongst diff. districts--I've found to be helpful
would love to hear from those who've used this-been debating about making the switch for this year since using video
Exciting! What did you teach?
A2: Google Classroom 4 collecting & responding 2 lesson plans, etc. Google Docs 4 collaborating & sharing planning notes
Congratulations. The PLN is a great one to follow!
A2: anything Google- drive, calendar- for organization but would love to do more video with willing Ts.
Offers so much in enabling organization&collaboration
Q3 Not all coaching tools need to be digital. What other tools do you utilize in your coaching/leadership?
Hello, a little late tonight, but I've made it. Playing a little catch and reading,
Glad you made it Allison. Welcome to
Welcome. Glad you could join us.
Participating in live chat....lots to learn!
You might want to look into book Focus on Teaching when considering video with T. Great read and resource.
A3 listening skills and questions that dig without judgment https://t.co/CZOnPI8QO3
Q3 Not all coaching tools need to be digital. What other tools do you utilize in your coaching/leadership?
A3 teacher/coach created checklists specific to Ts goals. Use them to collect data especially with video recordings.
Advice to keep new coaches focused?
A3: A small notebook to travel with to write down ?s and requests that happen in the halls, lounge, etc...
Shadowing other coaches is a great idea. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Facilitation protocols, Discussion protocols, Art of Coaching
Like this I want to keep a reflective journal next year - help me practice writing since I coach writing https://t.co/T1EXQn3Apk
A3: Color coding 🙈 notebooks, tabs, pens oh my 😀
A1. Effective= desired results or moving in forward direction...efficient= best way possible. possible to be one and not other
Yes! Questioning that digs without judgement. So important! https://t.co/ZPjL07VxFO
A3 listening skills and questions that dig without judgment https://t.co/CZOnPI8QO3
Q3 Not all coaching tools need to be digital. What other tools do you utilize in your coaching/leadership?
Does you school have a main focus? Keep that in the forefront. Continued reflection helpful.
A2 I like Evernote for sharing and storing documents, Google Drive Apps for collaboration, and Wikis
Thank you!! 😊 thrilled to have found a Twitter chat 4 coaches
I'm hoping to jump in to The Art of Coaching book soon. It's on my professional TBR pile
So glad you found Welcome!
A3 I'm working on a blog post about Bullet Journaling - an analog planner. I see potential for coaches. https://t.co/xa0hrj3NXY
A3 I'm working on a blog post about Bullet Journaling - an analog planner. I see potential for coaches. https://t.co/hHTpXU1oSr
A3 cont.: physical data walls that mirror digital ones, pocket chart calendar to track cycles of goals in play
A3: post its, a notebook, and a variety of professional texts on hand. Need to be able to jot in moment ideas and thoughts
A3 listening skills and questions that dig without judgment https://t.co/VtVHpsRWpU
A3 listening skills and questions that dig without judgment https://t.co/CZOnPI8QO3
Q3 Not all coaching tools need to be digital. What other tools do you utilize in your coaching/leadership?
A3: Sticky notes! I use those to write down anything I need to remember from talking with Ts in the cafeteria, hallway, etc.
I'm being exposed to so many new technology ideas and a lot of inspiration on these live chats!
A3. Listen and learn, be a facilitator, communicate, PBL
I have use Thinglink to give feedback and capture components in Ts classroom and I love it. Plan to use it more this SY
A3 bulletin board, push pins, junior legal pads, one to do per page. I get more done than with digital to dos
Q4 Planning and collaboration are a large part of coaches/leaders jobs. What web tools do you use to assist in this area?
teachers goals for student learning can guide coach's work
As TX transitions to TTESS, I carry TTESS rubric to help Ts see how daily instruction and communication fit with rubric.
Learned about a great apps to take pics of Post ITs
Post it Plus https://t.co/TD8dlg3o1E
A3: post its, a notebook, and a variety of professional texts on hand. Need to be able to jot in moment ideas and thoughts
Feel like I should have invested in post-it notes long ago 💜 I use them for everything https://t.co/ETlPT6xamW
A3: post its, a notebook, and a variety of professional texts on hand. Need to be able to jot in moment ideas and thoughts
another coach I work with has an apron full of supplies that might be needed when modeling lessons
I have to have my to-do list written down on a pad/post-it rather than digitally too.
Love post it plus. Introduced to it this year and have used it several times for PD.
Have you seen The Art of Coaching Teams by the same author? I like it a lot.
Sounds like the best way to organize to me! I'm all for it!
I have this one too. https://t.co/q6kWwnLk8M
Have you seen The Art of Coaching Teams by the same author? I like it a lot.
helped me keep everyone connected with transparency https://t.co/2DzkYo80uu
Q4 Planning and collaboration are a large part of coaches/leaders jobs. What web tools do you use to assist in this area?
A4 Hmmm, I don't collaborate much digitally. I guess email and the telephone!
My was a gamechanger for me as I tried to schedule my days!
yes, I thought of getting it as well-thanks for recommendation that you like it
A4: Google Drive & OneNote mostly 🤔...excited to see what's shared here 😊
Zoom is a way to virtual online meeting, very simialr to GHO. I do like it
Q5 How do you use web tools/technology to assist in the collection and analysis of data to drive decisions?
I'm a lover of all things Google as well. Makes collaboration so easy!
A4: Google Docs and Google chat/hangout are great for collaboration and planning.
I'll check it out, thanks! 😀
That's great advice...even in life experiences! Thanks
A5 Gradecam was my fave when still in classroom
i have kept one, it is really helpful, I just run out of time, need to get back to it
I'm a lover of all things Google as well. Makes collaboration so easy!
Hope to have my Bullet Journal post done tomorrow. Or it will be Sun. I have a two day craft fair for my "craft"
do you notice anything you like better w/Zoom vs GHO?
That app looks fabulous. Can't wait to try it!
Hi Sorry - dropping in late again this week. What are we talking about?
A3: guiding questions are always a good thing
A4 Google Drive Apps have worked well for collaboration. Love seeing individual input and additions.
Yes - are similar to Bullet Journaling.
Organization Hacks/Tech Tools to Increase Next Year’s Productivity
A4 I like using google drive with grade level folders to share PLC minutes and other resources
A4 Schoology is helpful when managing larger collaborative groups
Hope your Thursday is going well in Australia!
A5: Google forms, mentimeter, and surveys all good for analysis of feedback.
A5 Use shared Google Doc to record coaching workflow across team & another for end-of-cycle feedback from coachees.
A3: I also use a small clipboard I carry with me all day
A5 I've used w/Ts on a variety of goals: collect Ss data (academic & affective) we also use to differentiate and assess.
I think very similar, Chats, Raise hands, share screens, can annotate shared screen https://t.co/5EoCPcOTXM
do you notice anything you like better w/Zoom vs GHO?
I'll be checking both of these out!!
Thanks Shira - hope you're well! Mid-way through the year for me :(
A4: is an amazing way to collaborate with others from anywhere.
A4: a lot of my organization is still on paper--I'm old, I've switched some, but haven't found what I like best yet
A5: Google Drive once again... However not without support from data platforms such as ,
Ahh, yes of course. Never too late, or too early to get organized:)
Howdy checking in in the middle of 2nd inning game. What's topic?
Organization Hacks/Tech Tools to Increase Next Year’s Productivity
Welcome. Topic is Organization Hacks/Tech Tools to Increase Next Year’s Productivity
use classroom notebook for your teachers this year
Not older but wiser and more experienced I'm old too ! :-) https://t.co/OHGlONwYVv
A4: a lot of my organization is still on paper--I'm old, I've switched some, but haven't found what I like best yet
lets you get live in the moment visual feedback on scales scores;it's interactive and great visual
Q6 What tools/systems do you use to monitor the impact of your coaching?
Past my bedtime here in Atlantic Canada. Thank you so much for the sites, tips, blogs and articles. I'll be busy tomorrow 😊
I use a lot in professional learning, exit tickets, collaboration between sessions etc 🙌🏻
A6 in NY, results on Regents exams and grades 3-8 testing are the biggest shared metrics
Love surveys on Google forms. Spreadsheet, narrative analysis are useful for feedback, walkthrough data. https://t.co/iEHpYTQAXg
A5: Google forms, mentimeter, and surveys all good for analysis of feedback.
A5: excel & onenote mostly
It helps you break up your big goals into actionable steps and it's pretty!
A6 great question! So curious to hear other ICs answers!
Will read the archives also. How often does happen?
A1 Effective & efficient coaching makes best use of everyone's (precious) time - generates Action Clarity Energy - ACE!
Delta /plus. , MeetingWise to make sure all meetings are a professional learning opportunity for all
agreed! I love the various data interpretations it provides.
We chat each Wednesday at 9pm CST.
Reflection Slips, Exit Tickets from PD, Surveys, Classroom Observations, Conversations, S & T Data https://t.co/EuOR7EHebp
Q6 What tools/systems do you use to monitor the impact of your coaching?
A6 difficult question after 2day w/ ... I need to discover what S behaviors my Tchr wants https://t.co/0UKGhMQtu3
Q6 What tools/systems do you use to monitor the impact of your coaching?
A6: Student Centered Coaching forms, High impact coaching cycle- both focused on goals and Ss centered data. Google forms/survey
I use but never thought to use it for feedback. Hmmm.
thank you - I'll be back next week!
each monday, i review my week. I love my Outlook calendar. Look for opportunities to coach & always touch base with my Principal
Great idea. I need to learn more about TTESS. Lots of reflection, from what I understand.
I still keep my digital calendar. Aways carried a notebook with me anyway. BuJo is more organized.
LASW protocols (looking at at work) - analyzing st work
A6: Walk-through forms aligned to school plans, focus areas, setting action steps etc. similar to instruc rounds & My iPhone cam.!
A6: Poll Anywhere app allows for instant feedback during large group sessions via device. It's live, interactive and visual.
+1 phone camera Yes yes yes!
I need to spend more time with LASW protocols. I feel like we use the same one every time. Any suggestions?
A6 Coaching evaluation at end of cycle asks more coaching questions: #1 What's clearer now?
sounds interesting-can you share an example?
A6 I know coaches that keep track (with teacher) the goals they met during the year. That becomes data to monitor impact.
Yes Poll Anywhere is great!
A6 I like PowerWalks formative observations
A6 Evaluation Q #2 How do you need to be to sustain new practice?
Wow. What a great way to model the tech. I've set up a account with a similar goal to model process for Ts.
me too, not a good answer right now
we use 90 day action plans (contains evidence and analysis) surveys, minutes to track impact
A6 Goals with Ts determine student or teacher data and evidence collectedwhich is shared in Evernote for reflection
I really like this- feels more personal/anecdotal. Still trying to find better ways to measure impact.
A6 Evaluation Q #3 What will others notice about your practice now? Students? Colleagues?Parents?
I agree weekly scheduled principal coach meetings are important
Q7 What is something you wish you had a tool or system for in order to streamline the work?
This sounds great I am going to check it out. https://t.co/qJP0IziPoQ
yep! I may take pic of classroom, embed a clip of T, photo of S work, and all that good stuff and include reflect. qs and fb
Great Q! https://t.co/H4aTSH9NDX
A6 Evaluation Q #3 What will others notice about your practice now? Students? Colleagues?Parents?
Google slides allows for audience to ask questions now so very cool for collaboration and feedback
A7 Helping multiple districts curate remediation and enrichment tasks by standard. How connect this with existing curr maps?
A7 an extra hour or two in the day😉
A6: walkthrough tools, PLC rubrics, growth in Danielson domains, surveys
I've never heard of this before!!! What would be some examples of when to use it?
finally getting caught up, had a call from a T I mentor, so was unsuccessfully multitasking
A7 consolidating school-wide data! Currently use excel ... More efficient? https://t.co/0eVjwUeyqJ
Q7 What is something you wish you had a tool or system for in order to streamline the work?
Let's create an app for that. Actually when I start feeling like that I reflect on how I'm using my time.
I've got to make these conversations a little more set...it is a struggle
Yes. Love my color coded calendar along with a good old fashioned To Do List. I love checking things off.
I train the Danielson rubric for our district 💜 https://t.co/VZW9dFwD6Z
A6: walkthrough tools, PLC rubrics, growth in Danielson domains, surveys
A7: way to streamline annotations, artifacts, data collection, and video. Lots of platforms to choose from but hard to narrow down
A7 hoping to use google classroom next year to stream the flow of information all in one place
It takes practice to get better at managing the conversation - we each have our favourite Qs too
Agree. My new motto - Less is More!
I am a master at to do lists, and overall organization
A7: timely feedback with resources other than email; I've used Google drive here some, but it'd be great to have a diff. method
Q8 Do you have questions for each other about organization techniques?
I use the GROWTH model - these questions are very useful at the Habit stage - looking at sustaining change
My old district had a pretty good one, but not sure how to share all the pieces via Twitter 🤔
A8 How do you coach Ts who struggle with organization?
I know the benefit, don't want to encumber the time when Ts are stretched thin; realize that it makes all of us better
A8: no organization I'm good at, I have a system & then offshoots that work well for me , but more digital stuff is helpful
What is your favorite hardware? IPad? Tablet? Laptop? And why? https://t.co/XdOXuUW4De
Q8 Do you have questions for each other about organization techniques?
great idea! I used in my last district for this 👍🏻
Has anyone used PowToon or Quizziz?
Online? https://t.co/FqBCrueUHR
I use the GROWTH model - these questions are very useful at the Habit stage - looking at sustaining change
teach the skill, give them options based on their personality
As a math coach, anything with a touch screen or stylus. Typing in math is like typing in art. Too limiting
Q9: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
A8 I have an iPad mini that I'd like to use better-can take notes, videos add stuff via Google apps
A9: I think I have like 10 tabs open from shared resources to go look at when this is done
What additional resources do you have to collaborate and reach out to other ICs and stay in touch?
Laptop. I feel like I can get to resources better than with an Ipad or tablet.
Investigate some blogs, check out some resources with links, calendar ideas https://t.co/QYFEAeV4eZ
Q9: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
is a great sharing community! The answer is always in the room! Our room is WORLD-WIDE.
is a great sharing community! The answer is always in the room! Our room is WORLD-WIDE.
try to scaffold the process as best as possible. Make accessibility easy and ongoing convo more frequent.
A9 Find a few tried and true tools, & be consistent in use of them
New connections= lots of new learning= many new ideas https://t.co/cNmo4ml7Ls
Q9: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
yes, powtoon. I'm hoping to do some flipped PD using it for some concepts. Fairly easy to use.
A9: Going to check out learning forward. Leaving energized even though it's the start of summer!
Time is always needed. Time management is the only way to succeed. The struggle is real!!
Q10: Is there any interest in a summer book study?
love this thinking -we are "world wide" https://t.co/w6LCJlDvau
is a great sharing community! The answer is always in the room! Our room is WORLD-WIDE.
I love the Voxer group. I always learning something new each time I listen in.
A9: ✔️Some great tools to checkout ✔️organize my own tools via photos etc. for easier sharing with my comm. Thanks for a gr8 chat
Sure is! Lunchtime Down Under :)
A9. A lot of great things happening. Definitely need to follow up on some practices. Processing overload! https://t.co/eiKtyhy0td
Q9: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
A9: lots of connections, resources to check out & tweets to look back at. Great 1st experience!! THANKS ALL!
I've got a stack already ... But always interested in learning https://t.co/zzphWcojF0
Q10: Is there any interest in a summer book study?
A10 I would be interested in a summer read with the group. Hopefully more reading time.
A10: I'm always up for a good book study
Making things seamless can provide its own challenges sometimes, but love how you are meeting indv needs https://t.co/BcJWQtOcqg
yes! & I'm always trying to make the data useful for individual teachers too but that means a diff "stuff" every time!
lunchtime eh? Bedtime here! Night all thanks for the great chat...I'm always learning!
never met a PD I didn't like
A9: Many great ideas, new coaches to follow, articles to read, new websites, new tools, cool apps & a partridge in a pear tree!
Sleep well! I'm off out into the cold to do yard supervision now :(
We'll start organizing a poll for book ideas for a summer book study since there sounds like interest.
Most definitely! Any thoughts on a title yet? https://t.co/Eih55whhg7
Q10: Is there any interest in a summer book study?
... is ahead of us. He's into Thursday in Australia!
enjoy, it is late here (11 pm) and it's like 90 degrees
Q11: What are topics you would be interested in for future chats? include in idea as she organizes our topic polls.
I have never used Voxer. Registered. Now I need to figure it out. Summer To Do.
