In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss different types of coaching styles and how a new Tech Coach can find his/her own voice within the position. In this episode, we discuss:

How can a Tech Coach find his/her own style and voice within the position?
- A Presenter-centered Approach
  - Good for absorbing information and getting the “nitty-gritty” out of the way.
  - How much lecture is too much lecture?
  - When is the best time to do it during a workshop?
  - You are always a presenter who is a teacher
- A Hands-on Guided Approach
  - Knowing when to help and when to hold back
  - Knowing what to provide as an example or template based on how creative the teachers are
  - Show… don’t tell
  - It’s ok to show your faults if issues come up
- A Facilitator / Coach Approach
  - Helps promote self-learning and teacher discovery
  - More personal- get to know the teachers more
  - Focus on teaching styles and student outcomes
- The Collaborative Approach
  - Does Think – Pair – Share work in PD?
  - Leave it open to discussion
  - Tech Coach as a learner too
  - Building in time to brainstorm/plan together with the tech coach
- A Blended /Hybrid Approach
  - Inclusive – a distillation of the best styles
  - Gives you time to tailor the training session to your teachers
  - Easy to incorporate tech
- Finding Your Own Voice
  - How to feel comfortable teaching adults vs children
  - How to navigate through the sea of Administration and Association
  - How not to get disturbed when things get awkward
  - How to be you and not lose your personality and self

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What Is Your Tech Coach Teaching Style?