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    Boost Your Instructional Coaching #tcea #certification #EdTech #InstructionalCoach

    Ready to boost your coaching game? ๐Ÿš€ The TCEA Instructional Coach Certification equips you with the tools to enhance teacher development & student success. Join our community, dive into 9 modules, and become the coach your school needs! You have a year to complete the certification.You earn 33 hours of CPE credit, as well as a digital badge and certificate.

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    OnlineCourse: Claude AI for Educators #AI #teaching #edtech #education #tcea #tceajmg

    Boost your teaching with the Claude AI for Educators course. Craft AI-powered lesson plans, design sharp assessments, and practice prompt engineering. Learn ethical AI use and evaluate top EdTech options. Harness Claude Artifacts and Projects for interactive content. Upgrade your classroom with modern skills.

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    4 Questions to Ask About Data #Security #education #edtech #tceajmg

    Technology department staff often ask how they can better secure confidential data, especially in these days of hackers and leaks. One approach involves improving the data processes themselves. Another is to coach other staff before they choose a new instructional platform. Start with Georgetown ISDโ€™s template to get the conversation started. For technology departments, reflect on your responses to these four questions.

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    Seven Ready-to-Use Story Bin STEM Activities #education #edtech #tceajmg

    โ€œHave you heard of STEM Bins?โ€ Peggy Reimers said. โ€œNo, I havenโ€™t,โ€ I replied. In a moment, Iโ€™d fallen off the plank, submerged into a sea of learning. Like treasure chests filled with tools for creative imagineering, STEM Bins are fun. I like to think of them as Story Bins, because they turn stories into powerful learning opportunities. Letโ€™s explore several practical ideas for elementary Story Bins.

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    Free Equatio Alternatives: Top Editors for #Math #Teachers #TCEA

    Explore five free alternatives to Equatio, the popular equation editor. As Equatio’s free version ends, discover tools to create math content. Now that the free version of Equatio for educators is going away, what options for equation editors do you plan on using? My math teachers absolutely loved Equatio. Iโ€™m looking for some options that will make them equally happy. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank in advance for your help. This blog entry addresses some free alternatives to Equatio.

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    Get Certified as a TCEA Instructional Coach #TCEA #TCEAJMG #EdTech #coach #teacher #education

    Fuel your passion for teacher development with TCEA’s Instructional Coach Certification! ๐Ÿ… Dive into coaching cycles, tech tools, communication, & more. Join our community for support and insights.

    • Cost: $349 (discounts are available for 10 or more participants)
    • Modules: 9
    • CPE Credit Hours: 33

    Enrollment includes:

    • Free, one-year TCEA membership for each participant ($49 value)
    • TCEA digital badge
    • TCEA certificate sent via email upon course completion

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    Module 1: Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities

    In this module, gain a comprehensive understanding of your role and responsibilities within the instructional coach setting. In addition, get tips on how you can clarify your responsibilities to administrators and teachers so that everyone knows what to expect.

    Module 2: Building Relationships

    In this module, explore the essential skills of relationship-building. This is the cornerstone of effective instructional coaching. Recognizing the significance of strong connections with those being coached, this module emphasizes the time-intensive nature of relationship-building and provides strategies for cultivating meaningful bonds over time.

    Module 3: Learning the School Culture and Environment

    This module is dedicated to equipping instructional coaches with the essential skill of understanding and adapting to the school culture, values, and policies. Explore how an understanding of the school environment fosters seamless integration and aligns coaching efforts with the overarching goals of the school.

    Module 4: Embracing Collaboration

    In this module, examine the importance of working harmoniously with colleagues, educators, and support staff. Discover the impact that collaborative efforts bring, enhancing the educational environment through the shared exchange of ideas, resources, and experiences.

    Module 5: Focusing on Professional Development

    It is essential to stay current on educational research, best practices, and coaching methodologies. In this module, obtain resources to help you with continuous learning In addition, get strategies for modeling effective coaching practices in your interactions with teachers.

    Module 6: Investigating the Coaching Cycle

    In this module, investigate the key components of a typical coaching cycle. Examine the importance of having a coaching framework to follow. Gain insight into how a coaching cycle can help you with goal setting, action planning, implementation, and reflection.

    Module 7: Curating Tech Tools and Teaching Resources

    Staying ahead in educational technology is paramount for the instructional coach. In this module, familiarize yourself with relevant technology tools that can enhance coaching practices and support teachers. In addition, learn how you can gather and curate resources that can assist teachers in their professional development.

    Module 8: Honing Communication Skills

    Sharpen your communication skills with this module. Learn to articulate ideas clearly, provide constructive feedback, and create an engaging learning environment through impactful communication skills.

    Module 9: Being Patient and Flexible

    Being flexible and patient as an instructional coach is essential for effectively supporting teachers through the process of change. In this module, learn how you can cultivate the qualities of being patient and flexible.

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    Online Course: Technology Applications TEKS for Grades 3-5 #edtech #teaching #tateks #texas #education #tcea

    ๐ŸŽ“ Ready to elevate your teaching game? Join our course on the new TA TEKS for Grades 3-5! Learn how to seamlessly integrate technology into your lessons and help students master essential tech skills. #EdTech #TCEA

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    OnlineCourse: Network Security #security #education #EdTech

    Boost your network security skills with our self-paced online course! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ’ป Learn to protect data, understand threats, and secure systems effectively. Essential for educators and tech support staff. Stay safe and informed! ๐Ÿš€

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    OnlineCourse: Microsoft 365 #tcea #EdTech #education

    Unlock the power of Microsoft 365 in your classroom! ๐Ÿ’ปโœจ Our intro course will help you master the tools, enhance student learning, and access curated content. Build your capacity and extend your learning with valuable resources. Ready to dive in? ๐Ÿš€

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    OnlineCourse: Kernel Essays #tcea #EdTech #writing #teaching #education

    Transform your classroom with innovative tools for reading and writing! โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š Join our course designed by Gretchen Bernabei and discover practical strategies inspired by the National Writing Project. Ready to create great writers? ๐Ÿš€

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    OnlineCourse: Jigsawing the micro:bit #tcea #education #EdTech #microbit

    Unleash the potential of the tiny micro:bit in your classroom! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ Join our self-paced, online course for a step-by-step intro to block coding with Microsoft MakeCode. Dive into the game-changing jigsaw method in Module 5. Ready to inspire? ๐Ÿš€

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    Online Course: The Jigsaw Method #tcea #tceajmg

    Expand your teaching toolkit with the jigsaw method and discover digital tools to enhance learning! This course equips educators with strategies to boost student engagement and retention. Perfect for teachers and instructional leaders. ๐ŸŒŸ

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    Online Course: Google Educator Level 1 #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿš€ Ace your Google Educator Level 1 exam with TCEA’s self-paced course! Get tailored content, practical tips, and exclusive support. Earn TCEA certification & a free 1-year TCEA membership. Enroll now and boost your Google skills!

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    Online Course: Virtual World Builder #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽฎ Build future skills with “Virtual World Builder”! Learn to use Minetest, a free, open-source alternative to Minecraft. Combine game-based learning with design thinking & align to ISTE standards. Perfect for Windows, Mac, Android, & GNU/Linux.

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    Online Course: EV3 Robotics #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ“š Learn the EV3 robot with our self-paced “EV3 Robotics” course! Perfect for beginners or those transitioning to the new Classroom App. Build & program with LEGOยฎ Robotics EV3. Recommended: 1 device for programming, 1 for instruction, and EV3 kit.

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    Online Course: Elementary Technology #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š “Elementary Technology” course is here for paraprofessionals & teachers! Learn from a veteran lab teacher how to set up a successful K-5 computer lab. Covers digital citizenship, keyboarding, coding & more. Enhance tech in all subjects!

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    Effective Math: 9-12 #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿš€ Join “Effective Math: 9-12” to enhance your teaching strategies and adapt math instruction to today’s world! This self-paced course provides instant ideas, templates, and research-based strategies to boost student engagement and skills.

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    Online Course: Effective Math 3-5 #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŽ“ Dive into “Effective Math 3-5” to explore 5 teaching practices that support young mathematicians! This self-paced course includes engaging activities & digital tools to enhance learning. Encourage math discourse, build understanding, and promote reasoning.

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    Online Course: Effective Math: K-2 #tcea #tceajmg

    ๐Ÿš€ Ready to boost math skills? Our self-paced course for K-2 teachers offers powerful strategies and digital tools to enhance student engagement and build conceptual understanding. Start implementing effective math practices now!

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    ChatGPT Prompts for Busy Educators #tcea

    Take a look at ChatGPT prompts for educators! Learn how to craft your best prompt to maximize your results and get what youโ€™re looking for. One of the most powerful benefits of the artificial intelligence ChatGPT is how much time it can save you. And for busy teachers, administrators, and librarians, saving time means a lot. But in order to be more productive with the free tool, it matters how you structure your prompts. Letโ€™s look at how you can make the most of your prompts and look at some great prompts written just for educators.

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