Synopsis "The Complete Edtech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning"
Learning. Implement Technology. Transform Education!The technology revolution in education has brought teachers across the country into a brave new digital world of blended and distance learning that promises to change how students learn. But with so many new tools at teachers' disposal, how can educators cut through the noise in order to leverage technology for learning, rather than confusion? Enter edtech coaches Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette. As former teachers, Juarez and Goyette understand the need for educational technologies to be implemented with care, purpose, and collaboration. In The Complete EdTech Coach, they offer both aspiring and longtime edtech coaches a comprehensive plan for developing programs that truly serve students. With Juarez and Goyette's guidance, you'll learn how to meet educators where they are while still offering them the support necessary to reach for what's possible. What's more, you'll be equipped with pedagogical tools that will help you make a difference in every classroom-from high-tech to no-tech-every day you're on the job.Finally, a guide to help those helping teachers! The Complete EdTech Coach is all about coaching from the heart, collaboratively and with empathy, and valuing the educator where they are. Katie McNamara, teacher librarianPragmatic. Relevant. Engaging. The Complete EdTech Coach folds in authentic experiences with the voices of those involved. Kristina V. Mattis, EdDIf you are an edtech coach, want to be one, or know someone who is one, this book is a must-have. With their many years of experience in the edtech coaching world, Adam and Katherine give many pointers on how to tackle this difficult but rewarding job. I guarantee that this will quickly become the #1 go-to resource for novice and experienced edtech coaches alike. Thank you, Adam and Katherine, for sharing your expertise and knowledge! Sylvia Duckworth, author of Sketchnotes for Educators and How to Sketchnote
