In episode 11, we bring the Covina Tech Squad onto our show for a different perspective on how to support teachers with technology. Thanks Ryan, Daisy, Gabe, and Joey and good luck with everything. Also a shout out to David Platt, @herrplatt, f

Power of Podcasting with @TosasTalkinTech

May 25th, 2018 28m 54s

Episode 10 brings the idea of podcasting to coaching. Podcasts are a great way to grow as a coach, share with your teachers, and simple to start. Mike, @TechMikeBUSD, ‏ and Tom, @TechTomBUSD will get us up and running on everything when it come

Motivation with Josh Harris @edtechspec

May 18th, 2018 36m 47s

In episode 9, Josh Harris, @edtechspech, share about Daniel Pink's Book, Drive: The surprise truth about what motivates us. We discuss the possible motivation behind adult learners. Check out this great summary via RSA's Youtube video: https://

The Power of PLCs

May 11th, 2018 29m 5s

In episode 8, we chat with @kevthemathguy from the New Teacher Center, https://newteachercenter.org/, on building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). We also have a little fun share some learning from Bill Selak, @billselak, at #cuebold w

Building Relationships 101

May 5th, 2018 23m 54s

In episode 7, we discuss building relationships with others. Irma Zuniga (@ismandysg), a site coach at Monte Bella Elementary, and George Lopez (@NewImpulse), a district Edtech TOSA in Alisal, shares some tips on how to get started. We also cel

Feedback: Breakfast of Champions (Thirds)

Apr 27th, 2018 20m 23s

In our final helping of Feedback: Breakfast of Champions, we discuss the tools you can use to build your feedback along with what your feedback might look like. We added a little fun with of cheesy gameshow style show and some freestyle rapping

Feedback: Breakfast of Champions (Seconds)

Apr 20th, 2018 27m 2s

In episode 5, we discuss gathering feedback as we identify 5 different areas in which we can gather feedback. I share a few examples and stories of gathering feedback to help connect the rubber to the road. The Awesome Crowd-sourced question

Feedback: Breakfast of Champions

Apr 13th, 2018 27m 36s

Episode 4, dives into reflection as we ponder how we measure and grow as TOSAs/Coaches. We will also discuss the Feedback Loop and the 5 essential questions that guide our feedback.Access the session materials here: https://goo.gl/a3By7tScho

A TOSA with a MOSA (aka Plan)

Apr 7th, 2018 25m 1s

Episode 3 goes over building a TOSA plan for yourself by keeping in mind who your audience is. This episode goes over my basic plans, outlining where I started and why?Ben's Sketchnote Plans: https://goo.gl/EzDpg6 & https://goo.gl/ZPrwJp Lis

Getting Started by Getting Connected

Mar 30th, 2018 20m 5s

In episode 2, we discuss how to get started with TOSAing/Coaching by getting connected. My suggestions are to get on Twitter and other social media platforms to find your professional learning network/pln. Also make sure to head to some confere

Back to the Classroom (Road Edition)

Mar 25th, 2018 19m 45s

Since I announced on Twitter that I planned on going back to the classroom, I have been getting a few questions about it. Here's 411 on why I made the decision!

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