Elkhart Instructional Coaches discuss their favorite topics, have hot tip throwdowns, and bring their insight to teaching and learning using technology. Beth, Billie Jo, Holly, and other special guest hosts dive deep into how to best use technology in our schools.
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Episode 33: Brian's Summer Soapbox: How to Choose What to Learn
It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the new technology coming out each year and many of us spend most of our time learning (or trying to learn) those new tools. In Brian's last summer soapbox, he argues for a different approach on choosing what to learn.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:50 TPACK FrameworkTechnology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge2:00 Visualize the Venn diagramHow does technology influence pedagogy?How does your pedagogy change based on the content you're teaching?What technology do you have to support your content?2:40 Your technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge3:00 Identify your "small circles"Seek out information to help you grow in small circlesFind resources to help you balance out your knowledge domains4:05 Use TPACK to decide what you need to work on this yearStop chasing "stuff"Look for people, videos, podcasts, or books which can help you grow your smallest circle6:05 The team is back soon!
25 Jul 2023
Episode 32: Brian's Summer Soapbox: Become a Google Chrome Power User
The Chrome browser has 65% market share in terms of usage. In other words, six out of 10 people use it every day as their only tool for the web. If you're a Chrome user, Brian has some power tips for you to become a true wizard.LinksFour ways to be a Chrome power userThe super shortcut cheat sheetTimestamps0:00 Intro1:44 What is Google Chrome?Also, Brian was wrong about the usage stats in the audioVivaldi browser if you want to check out a cool alternative2:27 Tip 1: BookmarksAdd a bookmark3:13 Tip 2: Re-open closed tabsControl + Shift + T (Windows)Command + Shift + T (Mac)Related: Reopen a closed window with all of its tabs4:13 Tip 3: Search your open and recent tabsControl + Shift + A (Windows)Command + Shift + A (Mac)How to search open tabs in Chrome5:12 Tip 4: Using Chrome ProfilesSet up profiles in Chrome6:25 Tip 5: Name your Chrome windowsOrganize Chrome with named windows7:22 Tip 5: Open the search in a sidebarUsing Chrome's new search sidebarRelated: What are Chrome Journeys and why should you use them?
18 Jul 2023
Episode 31: Brian's Summer Soapbox: Working with your IT Department
Have you ever felt frustrated with another department, in particular, your IT department? That relationship can cause friction, especially if you're in edtech and running into roadblocks. Today, Brian shares some ideas on how to work better with your IT department.Timestamps0:00 Intro2:13 Tip 1: Get to know your technicians3:25 Tip 2: Ask follow up questionsUse non-confrontational language: "Please help me understand...", "Can you explain why...?"4:28 Tip 3: Be as specific and detailed as possible when asking for helpNever send "No subject" emails!Explain what you've triedInclude screenshots or error messagesTaking screenshots on WindowsTaking screenshots on Mac
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