We all know that no matter how hard you try, as a tech coach, there are just some teachers who won’t be interested in working with you. On season 2 episode 2 of the Restart Recharge Podcast, coach Mark Gumm talks about his unique approach to getting a foot in the door with those tough-to-reach teachers… through the students! Mark’s student centered coaching has teachers opening their doors to him left and right.
First and foremost, Mark’s passion for kids and his welcoming personality are super contagious, even through your headphones. If for no other reason, listen so he can put a smile on your face.
In this episode of the podcast, Mark gives great ideas for a student centered coaching program, including:
- when and why you might think about flipping your approach from teachers to students as a tech coach,
- starting a “Kids Corner” as a quick and easy “in” to co-teach with teachers who may normally run from tech,
- tips on how you can pour into your typical student tech team to truly empower your kiddos,
- tips on how to toe the line between supporting teachers and becoming their default when they just want a break,
- strategies for working with admin, and
- tips on how to build relationships with students when you are no longer teaching students.
Give it a listen wherever you listen to podcasts, and let me know how you stay in touch with students in the role of a tech coach in the comments below.
Tech To You Later!
-Katie, Ed.D.