1. IU 14 - Instructional Coaches’ Meeting December 14, 2012

2. This Morning’s Agenda http://iu14coaches.wikispaces.com Welcome Instructional Coaching & Technology ▫Reflection ▫Best Practices Wiki as a Tool Sharing and IU 14 Updates

3. Essential Questions: How do we define literacy in the 21 st century and how do we support our students in becoming thoughtful producers and consumers of technology? What is the role of the instructional coach to support teachers in the effective use technology? How can the Berks Coaching Collaborative provide opportunities to grow as coaches and learners?

4. Please Do Now… Self-Reflection ▫How do you currently coach teachers on integrating technology for teaching, learning and assessing? ▫What are your coaching strengths? ▫What are your needs? Record your response through the wikispace.

5. Deepening our understanding - Coaching to support effective technology use How do you define literacy in the 21st century and how do you support our students in becoming thoughtful producers and consumers of technology? What is the role of the instructional coach to support teachers in the effective use technology?

6. Research and Literature Exploration 1.Using Technology to Reach Unreachable StudentsUsing Technology to Reach Unreachable Students 2.Collaborative Crusader: Creating a 21st Century Learning Community for TeachersCollaborative Crusader: Creating a 21st Century Learning Community for Teachers 3.How Common Core Standards Mesh with TechnologyHow Common Core Standards Mesh with Technology 4.The Most Effective Uses of Technology in the ClassroomThe Most Effective Uses of Technology in the Classroom 5.Transforming Education with Technology – ASCD Transforming Education with Technology – ASCD

7. Respond & Reflect – “Today’s Meet”

8. Inner and Outer Circles

9. Break and Networking 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

10. Technology to Promote Professional Learning

11. Debriefing Today’s Meeting: PLN Strategy: Please Do Now What is it? ▫An activating strategy for the lesson ▫Involves independent reading and writing (usually a requirement to write a certain # of lines) *Collins: Type 1 or Type 2 ▫Quick—usually no more than 5 minutes What is its purpose? ▫To build background knowledge ▫To prepare students for reading, writing or discussion (the Before)

12. The PIIC Model The Four Quadrants 1)Working one-on-one and in small groups to support teachers, coaches, and other school leaders 2)Using evidence-based literacy practices 3)Supporting reflective and non-evaluative practice 4)Focusing on collecting and analyzing data to assess student needs.

13. The B,D,A Cycle of Consultation Before During After

14. Reflection and Next Steps: Think about how you will utilize technology as a tool for coaching for effective teaching, learning and assessing. What are your goals? What are your next steps? Turn and talk to a neighbor and share your thinking.

15. IU 14 Updates PA Common Core Teacher Effectiveness Scheduling Mentor-Coach Meetings Open Agenda Items