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#coachbetter

Eduro Learning Podcast Network

Building community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you get the clarity you need to move forward confidently - for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your

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41:19

#coachstudies with Coaches Panel (Working with Not So...

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2019/11/26

Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of Coach.Better! Today we have another episode of our #coachstudies series, where we share a scenario with an archetypal educator and discuss how we would approach a coaching relationship with them. Today’s archetype is a “supportive, but not really so supportive school leader.” We can all relate to the frustration of having great conversations with our school leaders, but those not translating into action. We brainstormed 8 strategies we can use with

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01:00:34

MastermindED: Professional Learning Manifestos

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2019/11/21

On this week's special #mastermindED episode we hear from educators from around the world as they each share their manifesto for professional learning. We think this episode is perfect for starting a dialogue for schools and teams, and we wanted to help you start that conversation with our listening guide that you can download here. A huge thank you to our guests who made the time and effort to share their wisdom, you can follow them all on Twitter via our list available here. For more about our

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37:40

How to collect and use feedback with Kim Cofino and...

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2019/11/19

In today’s episode Clint and I are chatting about a question we received in our #coachbetter Facebook group: How do you get feedback on your coaching? In true Clint and Kim style, we expanded on this initial question to dig a little deeper into the purpose and value of feedback, and the ways that we can seek out a critical friend (both within and beyond our immediate school community) to reflect on the feedback we receive. As coaches, it’s critical that we demonstrate our commitment to professional

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17:42

MastermindED: Redefining Professional Learning...

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2019/11/17

This is a special bonus episode looking back at the learning from Week Two in our MastermindED Redefining Professional Learning. Participants are thinking about the needs of their community, and the ways we go about investigating what educators want and need. Participants explored a variety of prompts and resources, and have reimagined this infographic and considered what they would add to it. Learn more about our MastermindED model here.

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01:06:40

5 Characteristics of Effective Educational Technology...

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2019/11/12

Today we are chatting with James Welsh, Director of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Researchers at the FCIT developed the Technology Integration Matrix in 2005 and have been continually updating not only the matrix, but also the resources and supporting materials. It a wealth of resources relevant for coaches working with teachers on technology for learning. Our conversation ranges from the history and development of the matrix to the ways that it’s being effectively implemented in

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19:46

MastermindEd: Redefining Professional Learning...

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2019/11/09

In this bonus episode, we take a look at Week 0 and Week 1 of the MastermindED cohort 'Redefining Professional Learning.' You will hear from participants as they reflect on our provocations and resources. Curious to learn more about MastermindED? Head over to Edurolearning.com for more.

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01:00:00

The Power of Documenting Learning with Silvia Tolisano

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2019/11/05

Today, Clint and I are chatting with Silvia Tolisano, author of A Guide to Documenting Learning: Making Thinking Visible, Meaningful, Shareable, and Amplified. Our conversation focuses on two main themes: the elements that make professional learning successful, as well as the keys to successfully documenting learning - for teacher professional growth, and for students. We talk about the power of encouraging teachers to be a learner, rather than focusing on student learning before they can truly

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50:50

Building a Culture of Learning Through Sharing with...

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2019/10/29

Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today we’re chatting with Tim Lauer, Director of Digital Learning (EdTech) for Evergreen SD in Vancouver WA. This episode starts with an in-depth discussion on the power and purpose of sharing and connecting using social media as an educator, and then how we can use those very same tools to build a coaching team to support and work with all teachers in a school district. Tim’s experience as a classroom teacher, building principal, and

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59:38

Telling the Story of Instructional Coaching with...

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2019/10/22

Today I’m chatting with Jackie Frens, K-8 tech integration specialist in two private schools in Michigan. Jackie has a wide range of experience in both private and public schools in the US, as well as international schools. In this episode, we talked about many different elements of making coaching successful - especially when you’re split between two different schools with many different competing priorities. Jackie is a very thoughtful practitioner and her insights and reflections provide lots of

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46:32

The Importance of Coaches 'Just Being There' with...

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2019/10/15

Today we’re chatting with Jocelyn Sutherland, Grade 1 classroom teacher at UWC Singapore. Jocelyn has taught almost every grade level and she’s been a digital literacy coach, so she is able to see both the teacher and the coaches point of view as we discuss innovative ideas in teaching and learning. Our conversation got pretty deep as we explored the impact of stereotypes on younger learners, the importance of bringing diversity into the classroom, and the importance of coaches “just being there” in

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56:20

Meet the Hype Cycle with Coaches Panel

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2019/10/08

Today we have a thoughtful and in-depth conversation about innovation in schools with Tim, Tricia, Diana, Maggie and Marcello from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals. (Marcello sneaks in around the halfway mark so he didn’t get a formal introduction, but you’ll hear his voice in there!). Our conversation today focused on the Gartner Group’s model of the Hype Cycle and how it relates to implementing change in schools. We share some personal experiences with each stage of the cycle and then

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50:05

How to Personalize Instructional Coaching with Steve...

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2019/10/03

In today’s episode Clint and I are chatting with a very special guest, Steve Barkley. Clint and I have been learning from Steve for many years and it was an extra special treat to be able to have his time for a full hour today! Steve’s own experience as an educator, combined with all of his published work and collaboration with public and private schools around the world provided a wealth of knowledge and experience for our conversation. We talked about the critical elements that make coaching (and

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38:59

Empowering Teachers to Think Like Designers with...

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2019/09/25

In this week's episode Kim is chatting with David Lee, Elementary STEM Coach at Singapore American School. David’s experience with design thinking, along with his personal connections to his own education provide great insights into the value and purpose of authentic and meaningful use of technology in the classroom. As a first-year, full time coach, David shares lots of great strategies for how to connect with teachers and build authentic learning experiences for students. Full show notes

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45:31

Building Collaborative Community for Educators of...

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2019/09/18

In today's episode we’re chatting with Melissa Lim, Learning, Teaching and Technology Specialist in Portland Public Schools. Melissa shares her experiences being only 1 of 2 people who focus on technology in a school district of 90 schools and 50,000 students. Melissa shares her strategies for building teacher capacity when there is limited access to coaches and on-site professional learning. For coaches working in larger school districts and ready to leverage the power of community, Melissa’s

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44:20

The MOST Critical Element for Instructional Coaching...

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2019/09/04

In today's episode Kim chats with Melanie Smith who oversees the K-12 Counseling program (as well as K-12 PBIS, SEL and Crisis teams) for a large school district in Washington State. Melanie’s district-level perspective provides clear direction for how to create a successful coaching culture. She shares critical elements for coaching success, including the balance between skill set and relationship building as coaches, understanding the shared purpose and the “why” for all stakeholders in a school

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37:44

What Do Classroom Teachers Need From An Instructional...

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2019/08/28

In today’s episode Kim chats with Carrie Zimmer, 4th grade teacher at GEMS Dubai American Academy. Carrie has a wide range of experience, including being an instructional coach in her previous school, so her thoughts in this conversation provide great insight into the needs of a classroom teacher - with the perspective of a very recent coach. Carrie shares her thoughts on the real value of a coach to a classroom teacher, and what schools and coaches can do together to make sure coaching is perceived

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40:14

#coachstudies with Coaches Panel (The Content Expert)

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2019/08/21

This episode is the first of a series we’re doing called #coachstudies. Our team of experts from our YT series, Coaching Fundamentals, is back again, this time focusing on a deep discussion about specific coaching case studies (we’re calling them #coachstudies). We are super excited about this episode because this is a sneak preview to a new project we’re working on here at Eduro Learning and we know you’re going to love it! In this our first #coachstudies episode, we are looking at specific

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38:37

Cultivate Leadership Buy-In for Instructional...

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2019/08/14

In today's episode Clint and Kim discuss a question from our #coachbetter facebook group: “How do you get teacher / admin buy in for coaching? How do you get teachers to carve out time for a coaching role?” They start by focusing in on school leaders, to help build their understanding of the value of coaching, particularly in comparison to a more traditional facilitation role. As they transition into talking about teachers, they highlight the connections between strategies that work with school

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38:08

How to Demonstrate Your Value as An Instructional...

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2019/08/13

In today's episode we are chatting with Hillary Marshall, teacher-librarian at Washougal High School in Oregon. Hillary has a great perspective having been a teacher in the US, then spending twelve years teaching in international schools around the world, and returning to the US 6 years ago. A passionate advocate for the students and the library, Hillary shares some key strategies for ensuring that all community stakeholders understand the value of a teacher-librarian. In this episode Hillary shares

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46:20

What Can Instructional Coaches do to Measure Their...

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2019/08/11

Today we’re chatting with Jordan Benedict, Teacher and Data Coach at Shanghai American School in China. As a Data Coach, Jordan works with teachers and school leaders to collect and analyze data to inform instruction. His role is relatively new to the school and they are consistently finding new ways to make better use of the data that most schools collect - but have yet to analyze. We dive deep into different examples of data coaching in all different areas of the school - and the impact this

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