Technology Coaches

Technology Resources for
Fremd Faculty and Staff

2011 - 2012 Technology Coaches:

Nicole LaBeau, Karen Clindaniel, Karl Craddock, Courtney Young, Mary Brotsos.

District 211 Technology Coaches are a group of dedicated individuals who are available to share their expertise in a wide variety of areas that involve technology integration. Technology Coaches are most effective when they are asked to*:

• Observe classroom uses of technology and offer suggestions,

• Help teachers create more opportunities for students to learn, supplement, and improve overall learning for students using technology, (great for RTI)
• Help teachers create lessons that involve technology,
• Help support Differentiated Instruction in the classroom,
• Help increase the effectiveness of communication between teachers, between students, and between teachers and students,
• Help teachers find technology solutions that help them with a particular teaching goal. This can include personal organization, classroom management issues, increase communication, collaboration among students, and increased student engagement, to name a few.
  • Help students learn to use different technologies they will take with them beyond High School,
  • Allow teachers to see technology being used in their classrooms or those of other teachers (don't be afraid to ask a teacher to observe their classroom!),
  • Assist teachers to bring to fruition ideas they have for technology integration,
  • Assist teachers with analysis of CLS data using the Apperson DataLink software.
  • Technology Coaches are well aware of the time it takes to bring technology into the classroom. They will work with teachers and students at a pace that is comfortable for everyone.
  • Some examples of web tools and resources Tech Coaches can help with are:

  • Blogs	Nings	Wikis
    Movie Maker	Glogster	Social Networks
    Social Bookmarking	Inking on the Tablet PC	Student Collaboration using Online Resources
    OneNote	Online Organizers	Effective Use of the Classroom Projector
    Podcasting	Outlook	Cell Phone Apps
    Digital Storytelling	Windows Live	Classroom Performance System

     
  • Please contact Michael Bachrodt if you would like to have him or a Technology Coach provide you with an overview of these topics!

*Special thanks to Technology Coach Nicole LaBeau for contributing many of the ideas listed ion this page.

Please be sure to use the HelpDesk system to report technical problems with classroom equipment, email, the DEG, Attendance, etc. Technology Coaches should not have to deal with these situations

Technology Coaches are not department specific. They can help any one in any department. Get to know your Technology Coaches!

Tech Coach availability by period is below. However, Technology coaches are able to meet with throughout the day depending upon their teaching schedule. Mike Bachrodt can provide you with more details.

Availability by period in the Technology Learning Center

Please call x2761, 2762, or 2763 to speak with a Coach!

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