Teacher+and+Coach

= Teacher - Coach Relationship for the Educurious Pilot =

=** Coaching Activities- Spring 2012 **=


 * 1) April meetings and professional development about Gates project and Educurious pilot. (See attached dates and times.)
 * 2) Support school and teacher with implementation of pilot over 6 week period in assigned school. Formal Educurious pilot with LMS begins on 4/25. Pre-Lessons begin on the 19th.
 * 3) Provide technical assistance during pilot on use of LMS, use of laptops in blended learning environment, and student technology-rich projects.
 * 4) Visit assigned school/teacher during teacher prep for planning and technology supports.

=** Big Ideas Around Coaching Supports for this Pilot **=

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 * 1) Use coaches’ expertise to provide technology supports and integration during pilot.
 * 2) Best practices in technology management
 * 3) Support for implementation of technology-rich student projects
 * 4) Learn about and support implementation of Learning Management System.
 * 5) ** Remember: ** The LMS will eventually be district-wide. You learning during this pilot will help other coaching implementation efforts in the district.
 * 1) Work in partnership with the teacher. Coach is the technology expert and teacher is the ELA expert.
 * 2) Bring back success, challenges, and learning of the pilot to coach group and Educational Technology staff.