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Written for coaches, by coaches.Â
As instructional coaches, our main goal is to make a difference in the lives of teachers and students every day. But we want to have a lasting effect. When we work with a teacher, we don’t want them to make a small change for one lesson or one unit and then never use that skill or tool again. We wan...
Written by Grace BrownÂ
We’re all familiar with the big district-, school-, or department-wide professional development meeting. We know it, we love it, and we rely on it. However, a giant, time-consuming meeting is not always the best method for engaging, authentic professional development. Let’s ...
Written by Katie Maciulewicz
As Bob Dylan sings, “Times, they are a-changing.” And in the world of edtech, they’re a-changing rapidly.Â
This past summer, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) announced that it had been acquired by Microsoft and was only going to be available to schools using Teams for Educatio...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
Let's dive right into the thick of things with Google's Gemini AI. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but it's the talk of the town. Specifically, it’s about the image generating capabilities. A little bit of context first: One of the commonly quoted issues with AI is its inhe...
Written by Katie Ritter
The US Office of Educational Technology has released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), which highlights the latest research, classroom realities, national trends, and innovative solutions schools are using to tackle complex challenges. Whil...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
As an EdTech coach, I've had the opportunity to engage in many enriching conversations with teachers, administrators, superintendents, and fellow EdTech coaches. The vast majority of the time, these discussions revolve around maximizing the benefits of AI tools in an educ...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Instructional coaches play a critical role in supporting teachers and improving student outcomes. But coaching in a large district, whether geographically or by student population, comes with unique challenges. In a recent Restart Recharge podcast episode, two experienced ...
