Teachers described an ideal technology coach as prepared, patient, observant, and using current research-based methods¶

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q2 i? Case study teachers reported prior coaches were unprepared and used outdated methods, creating reluctance to engage in coaching, and described an ideal coach with specific characteristics including patience, preparation, class observation, step-by-step guidance, and current research-based methods. → Carol Lopez 2021

Evidence¶

Carol Lopez 2021¶

Carol Lopez, Odelia Younge. (2021). Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use: Teachers' Technology Journey in Puerto Rico. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/bcbf5887-7cf2-48be-b776-c19cb5ef979f

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Focus group discussions found consensus that coaching could be improved: prior "coaches were not prepared for the role and lacked the knowledge and teaching experiences necessary to understand classroom dynamics and technology challenges," and teachers described the ideal coaching experience quoted here.

"an ideal coaching experience would include a coach who is patient, available, prepared, spends enough time with the educator, is punctual, observes their classes, reviews their plans, provides step-by-step guidance, shares feedback, communicates consistently, and uses current research-based teaching methods."

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