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Technology Integration – Peer Coaching

Ingredients: • Cupfuls of Cooperative and Committed Teachers • Timely Collaboration and loads of encouragement • Crates of Curious and Creative Students • Hands-on Professional Development • A Supportive Principal • A Bushel of Enthusiasm • Handfuls of Patience • Gallons of Flexibility • A Pinch of Humor • Robust Hardware • Creative Coaches Support System

Your first ingredient for success is to find a cooperative and committed teacher. Discuss with them how committed they are to the coaching relationship. Take the time to get acquainted, ask them about their other commitments for the year. This is a crucial beginning for a successful coaching experience. The relationship you forge in the beginning of the coaching experience sets the tone. This should be looked at as a partnership. The next important ingredient that is crucial to success is a time commitment from both partners. We all are aware that everyone has too many commitments, coaching needs to be a top priority. Throughout the year illness, conflicting schedules, snow days, and other roadblocks will get in the way, but life goes on. Don't let it ruin your recipe for success.

Don't be afraid when you are a coach to ask for help from your project facilitators for any training, support and encouragement. We asked for help with iMovie, Gaggle.net, Smart Board, Document Camera, iPhoto, and IDEAL login. The help we received was icing on the cake.

Yields: • Teachers using technology in meaningful ways on a regular basis. • Teachers instinctively planning lessons that incorporate technology. • Students and teachers who are motivated to investigate on their own. • Students and teachers who feel comfortable using technology to meet the standards. • Students who are at ease using technology. • Students who are motivated and using technology in the classroom to learn.