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dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:00 PM EDT

As everyone begins to join today’s Twitterchat please introduce yourself. Location #ETCOACHES

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:02 PM EDT

Hi! Alyssa Tormala from Portland! #ETCOACHES

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:02 PM EDT

Dana Levesque Colorado District Instructional Specialist #etcoaches

Pen63 Sep 27 @ 1:03 PM EDT

Hi Penny from Georgia, eLearning Specialists. #ETCoaches

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:03 PM EDT

@dlevesque Hi! Ingrid from Cambridge, MA. I'm an instructional technology specialist grades 6-12 #ETCoaches

MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:03 PM EDT

#ETCoaches - Hey I am Melissa from PA. Thanks for hosting @dlevesque

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:04 PM EDT

Don't forget to use the hashtag #ETCOACHES in all of your responses so we can follow everyone's thinking.

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:04 PM EDT

Today's #ETCOACHES topic is around the ISTE Coaching Standard 4: PD and program evaluation

MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:04 PM EDT

#ETCoaches - join us for our monthly Twitter chat, starting NOW!

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:05 PM EDT

Remember Twitterchats are a great opportunity to connect w/ other edtech coaches. Consider following each other on Twitter #ETCOACHES

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:05 PM EDT

We will be referencing the ISTE Coaches Standards 4 https://t.co/DED0zhgOCu #ETCOACHES

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:05 PM EDT

We may also be referencing the ISTE Essential Conditions https://t.co/JTRX83WWF4 #ETCOACHES

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:06 PM EDT

Post responses to questions with matching answer number. ( ex Q1… A1 ) This will keep threaded conversations easier to follow. #etcoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:07 PM EDT

Getting ready for Q1 #etcoaches

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:09 PM EDT

Hi fellow #ETCOACHES! I'm Seth - an Ed. Tech. Specialist in Pearland, TX (Houston area).

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:10 PM EDT

Q1 What do you include in needs assessments to inform content & delivery? #ETCoaches https://t.co/NCosS3EKw9

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:10 PM EDT

Hey, all #etcoaches! Jessica from DC. Run personalized learning for group of 17 schools in DC. Looking forward to learning with you today!

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:12 PM EDT

A1: What functions Ss actually need to serve their learning and how Ts are (or are not) offering those functions. #ETCoaches

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:14 PM EDT

A1: We don't do enough formal needs assessments, most are observed in teachers' classrooms. Then we respond with PD/coaching. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:14 PM EDT

A1 Inquire about tech support to support standards and pedagogy #etcoaches

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:15 PM EDT

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alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:16 PM EDT

@journeysofjess Likewise! I'm only one person to 100 faculty/staff. I get data from surveys and informal conversations mostly. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:16 PM EDT

Q2 How do you measure that your work has a direct impact on student learning? #ETCoaches https://t.co/n585Z2RhR1

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:16 PM EDT

A1: I need to know what tech is available/used, the teacher's proficiency level, learning style, etc. - I get this from surveys #ETCOACHES

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:17 PM EDT

A1 Agree w/ @journeysofjess, mostly observational and through informal, unstructured conversations with teachers. #ETCoaches

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:17 PM EDT

@alytormala #etcoaches how is participation on your surveys? we have a hard time getting responses.

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:17 PM EDT

@sethfewell agree surveys no longer give us quality data #etcoaches @journeysofjess

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:18 PM EDT

A2 SUPER hard to measure. I track time spent coaching; anecdotal info/observations. T & S survey data. #ETCoaches

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:18 PM EDT

A2: Whatever the teacher/coachee's goal is, I enforce that it must be measurable (SMART goals). How it looks depends T 2 T! #ETCOACHES

MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:19 PM EDT

@journeysofjess @alytormala #ETCoaches - Yes it can be very difficult to get teacher participation on the surveys. How do you motivate?

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:19 PM EDT

@journeysofjess Depends on how much admin helps me push the survey. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:19 PM EDT

A2 Our work is very closely tied to reading & writing so we look at district and state assessment results as well as T feedback #etcoaches

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:20 PM EDT

.@dlevesque @journeysofjess #ETCoaches They can, but it takes time planning surveys, and time for Ts to respond appropriately. Hard to get.

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:20 PM EDT

@MrsMHenning @journeysofjess I also promise to tailor PD to what survey says, so that helps. #ETCoaches

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:20 PM EDT

A2 Can be challenging. Through observations, conversations, and specific assesement items when appropriate. #ETCoaches

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:20 PM EDT

@alytormala @MrsMHenning #etcoaches I like that idea - helps with PD buy-in, too!

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:21 PM EDT

Would love to hear more about "specific assessment items" #etcoaches https://t.co/WIlk0x7eyJ

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:20 PM EDT

A2 Can be challenging. Through observations, conversations, and specific assesement items when appropriate. #ETCoaches

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:21 PM EDT

@alytormala @journeysofjess I build time into my coaching "schedule", but my program is different, and much smaller than others'. #ETCOACHES

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:23 PM EDT

@dlevesque For example, including MC or open response questions about a technology skill or concept on pre/post assessments #ETCoaches

MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:23 PM EDT

#ETCoaches A2 - It is hard to track - but observation, survey, assessment results, and information conversation does help.

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:24 PM EDT

.@Pen63 I see what you mean. How else do/should you measure your coaching ROI? Student learning/engagement is standard, no? #ETCOACHES

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:25 PM EDT

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journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:25 PM EDT

A2 #etcoaches This is a tough one! We are participating in several nationwide efficacy studies that are helping us test impacts. Super cool!

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:25 PM EDT

@journeysofjess Would love to hear more about those studies! #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:25 PM EDT

Q3 What characteristics of adult learning does your district model most? #ETCoaches https://t.co/o46jFxtMb0

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:26 PM EDT

@alytormala @journeysofjess DITTO! #ETCOACHES

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:27 PM EDT

share more about nationwide studies #ETCoaches https://t.co/Py8ZhwoJS2

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:25 PM EDT

A2 #etcoaches This is a tough one! We are participating in several nationwide efficacy studies that are helping us test impacts. Super cool!

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:27 PM EDT

Q3 PD that is individual, choice-based, and relevant. Super important for us. #ETCoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:28 PM EDT

Q3: We have 3-person PD team--Teaching/Learning coordinator, Teacher Research Coordinator, Tech Coach. Works really well. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:29 PM EDT

A3 Collaboration. We are looking to move to a more self-directed model #ETCoaches

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM EDT

#ETCoaches webinar with @CharlesRandolp3 From Teacher to Instructional Tech Coach Oct. 11 https://t.co/MlkCRCe3Xu https://t.co/EPCkvQUqWu

Pen63 Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM EDT

@journeysofjess could you share more about those studies? #ETCoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM EDT

@CharlesRandolp3 is awesome! Great opportunity! #ETCoaches https://t.co/kQOSos5b6d

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM EDT

#ETCoaches webinar with @CharlesRandolp3 From Teacher to Instructional Tech Coach Oct. 11 https://t.co/MlkCRCe3Xu https://t.co/EPCkvQUqWu

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:30 PM EDT

@dlevesque @sethfewell @alytormala #etcoaches We started in 1st cohort of Proving Ground (ST Math efficacy last year, others this year).

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:31 PM EDT

A3 Choice technology courses in our district PD model so teachers can pick classes that are relevant. Self-paced online course. #ETCoaches

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:31 PM EDT

@dlevesque @sethfewell @alytormala #etcoaches Plus we are working with Mathematica to start doing our own RCE this year.

MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:31 PM EDT

@alytormala #ETCoaches GREAT trifecta of people!

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:32 PM EDT

@dlevesque @sethfewell @alytormala #etcoaches Being in 1st cohort of RTTD has also helped compare results nationwide.

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:33 PM EDT

@alytormala For how many schools? Just one or multiple? Because that sounds like an amazing team if just one school. #etcoaches

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:33 PM EDT

A3: I always start with "WHY". Ts will not learn if they don't want to. I'm patient, training is hands-on & collaborative. #ETCoaches

MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:33 PM EDT

A3 #ETCoaches - The key seems to be individualized PD

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:35 PM EDT

.@journeysofjess Does RTTD mean a "Race to the Top District"? #ETCoaches

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:35 PM EDT

#ETCoaches book study of Integrating Tech in the Classroom by Dr. Hamilton Jan. 17-Feb. 24, 2017. Registration open… https://t.co/ebba4d1EFQ

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:36 PM EDT

Q4 Share a best practice for either teaching, learning or assessment that you use. #etcoaches https://t.co/Z0MY1eTAz9

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:37 PM EDT

A4: I believe in not wasting time. Ask what you want to know. Make your assessment relevant, direct, & meaningful. #ETCoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:41 PM EDT

@journeysofjess One school. It took us a long time and small steps to make it happen. #ETCoaches

journeysofjess Sep 27 @ 1:42 PM EDT

@sethfewell Yes, that is right, Seth. #ETCoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:42 PM EDT

A4 Improved workflow means better learning. Pushing consistent use of an LMS was one of the best things we did. #ETCoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:43 PM EDT

A4 Am also loving video responses through tools like Recap, esp for language classes. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:43 PM EDT

What LMS are you using? #ETCoaches https://t.co/W5sEBe5DeN

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:42 PM EDT

A4 Improved workflow means better learning. Pushing consistent use of an LMS was one of the best things we did. #ETCoaches

Pen63 Sep 27 @ 1:43 PM EDT

@sethfewell I don’t mind admitting, coming from the classroom to such a nebulous place is disconcerting often. #ETCoaches

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:43 PM EDT

A4 In general, try to use tech tools appropriately during PD to show potential in classroom. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:44 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing https://t.co/mJjkz2aLtq @alytormala #ETCoaches

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:45 PM EDT

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alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:45 PM EDT

@dlevesque Schoology. Love it! #ETCoaches

Pen63 Sep 27 @ 1:45 PM EDT

.@alytormala it is true, a quality LMS makes a world of difference - ease of use makes all experts & able to access the content! #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:46 PM EDT

Q5 What are different ways you evaluate your prof. learning programs? #ETCoaches https://t.co/EDy5XAPjXJ

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:46 PM EDT

@dlevesque School could do it b/c all 3 of us are still teaching and our Teacher Research coordinator is still full-time. #ETCoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:48 PM EDT

Q5 End-of-year staff surveys; other data tools; meetings with admin to touch bases on Ts and their goals. #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:48 PM EDT

A5 classroom walk throughs to see what stuck - Ts use what they value #ETCoaches

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:49 PM EDT

A5 Participating in district PD committee, exit surveys after courses #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:49 PM EDT

Last Question for our chat coming up #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:50 PM EDT

Q6 Which of the 3 are evaluated most often knowledge, pedagogical or student learning? Why? #ETCoaches https://t.co/jSVzw9X8aA

sethfewell Sep 27 @ 1:51 PM EDT

A5: I cont. eval. through walkthroughs (not tied to formal appraisal), & conversations abt how a tech tool could improve results #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:52 PM EDT

A6 Knowledge but we are moving strongly to student learning with our district/school work around PLCs #etcoaches

alytormala Sep 27 @ 1:53 PM EDT

A6 Probably pedagogical and student learning. #ETCoaches

ingridtech Sep 27 @ 1:53 PM EDT

A6 Content Knowledge seems easiest to evaluate, so tend to do more. Facilitate conversations among teachers around pedagogy. #ETCoaches

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 27 @ 1:55 PM EDT

Great chat #ETCoaches. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and our PLN discussion boards. Thanks @dlevesque for moderating!

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:55 PM EDT

@alytormala would love to see any evaluation tools you have around these #ETCoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:56 PM EDT

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dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:56 PM EDT

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dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:56 PM EDT

Thank you to each person that was able to join us today. I/we value your voice and appreciate you helping us all learn today. #etcoaches

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:56 PM EDT

The next #etcoaches twitterchat will be in October with @mrsjeff2u

dlevesque Sep 27 @ 1:56 PM EDT

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