During this class, I gained valuable knowledge and skills for being an instructional technology coach. Our assignments enlightened me on the design of professional development programs. Through the GAPSS review for my school, I gained insight into how technology and professional learning are funded and supported by our administration. By designing and planning a technology workshop, I learned how to organize and execute professional learning sessions. I also gained valuable troubleshooting skills when using the digital tools, namely Zaption and Edpuzzle. I created a webpage-www.bhslunchandlearn.weebly.com - to share the workshop resources with the faculty and staff. My colleagues provided me with very positive feedback on the workshop, which pleased me. I had a very positive experience leading a session and being a part of the professional development program.
Our coaching experience presented me with the opportunity to practice instructional coaching. I used the partnership approach in order to make my colleague feel as an equal. I was able to use my knowledge of and skills with digital tools to help her increase the engagement levels of her lessons. We worked collaboratively to create technology infused lessons. My coaching partner was enthusiastic in trying new ideas to help her reach her goals. I learned as much from her and this coaching experience as she learned about instructional technology. This positive coaching experience has encouraged me to continue coaching my colleagues.
Our coaching experience presented me with the opportunity to practice instructional coaching. I used the partnership approach in order to make my colleague feel as an equal. I was able to use my knowledge of and skills with digital tools to help her increase the engagement levels of her lessons. We worked collaboratively to create technology infused lessons. My coaching partner was enthusiastic in trying new ideas to help her reach her goals. I learned as much from her and this coaching experience as she learned about instructional technology. This positive coaching experience has encouraged me to continue coaching my colleagues.