Coaching Tomorrow's Teachers

Virtual Coaching Defined

wanda — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:42:39 +0000

Virtual Coaching Model (VCM) is used to provide pre service and in service teachers who are observed virtually with immediate feedback during instructional delivery. The VCM integrates Bug-in-Ear (BIE) Bluetooth technology, and a VoIP such as Skype or Face Time using the schools Internet and WiFi access privileges. With the integration of these components, university supervisor’s and/or supervising teacher’s can discreetly observe and provide immediate feedback to pre service and in service teachers during instructional delivery. Student teacher’s, supervising teacher’s and/or administrators adopting the VCM will integrate the following components:

Hardware

The participants current smartphone (iPhone, Samsung Galaxy 2, Droid, Windows) or tablet (iPad2, Nook, Samsung Tablet) technology,
A Bluetooth earpiece student teacher, supervising teacher and/or school administrator

Software

Voice Over Internet Program (Skype, Oovoo, Google Talk, Face Time)

Internet (smartphone, tablet)

Access to the Internet
Wifi access in the classroom
Data Package

With little to no expense and in a discreet manner, supervising teachers, university personnel and/or administrators can now observe pre service and in service teachers literally every day from virtually anywhere with teacher’s being coached and provided immediate feedback to ensure accurate and meaningful learning for those students being taught.

We have the tech…now what?

wanda — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:48:54 +0000

Today’s special educators in P-12 settings face more challenges than ever before and need to be prepared for new innovations in technology, and challenges in the general and special education classrooms. Through the development of innovative personnel preparation programs, new strategies have been developed which enhance the support, of preservice special education teachers.

The Right Tool For The Job

wanda — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:50:16 +0000

iPad apps are expanding the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. From interactive lessons to study aids to productivity tools, there’s something for everyone. Students can track their assignments, take notes, and study for finals. Teachers can give lessons, monitor progress, and stay organized. And that’s just the beginning.