Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Kaitlyn Caudill, Riina Hirsch, and Christine Davis on the program to discuss the importance of Incentivizing Professional Development. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Weekly Topic Instructional Coaching … with and without masks and COVID protections Can you incentivize professional development? Should you use an LMS for PD modules? Canvas Schoology JOLT EDU Should PD be top down … or peer pressure? What is your “badge” or “token” that motivates teachers? Who should lead PD … Coaches or Teachers or .. (other)? Button Pushing PD vs Application Based PD sessions How to build PD modules through: Pre-created YouTube videos Creating your own videos Project-based learning Should PD programs have a Leader Board? Where does the Teachers Union fit into the program? How to start an incentivized PD program in your building/district Start with one vs launch with many The importance of starting from the Data About our Guests Kaitlyn Caudill Dr. Kaitlyn Caudill is a K-5 instructional coach with the Cumberland County School District in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As an instructional coach, she focuses on supporting teachers through avenues such as supplying quality resources, modeling impactful teaching strategies, providing meaningful feedback, and facilitating professional development. In her current position, Dr. Caudill developed an incentive based, 22-module professional development program specifically garnered to the needs of the school’s teachers. Previously, Dr. Caudill worked as a STEM Coordinator and STEM Lab teacher, as well as a special education teacher at the elementary level. She earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in the areas of Secondary Social Studies Education and Special Education. Most recently she earned her Ed.D. from Liberty University in Educational Leadership. Twitter: @Caudill_Kate E-mail: KaitlynCaudill493@gmail.com Riina Hirsch Dr. Riina Hirsch is currently the Coordinator of Professional Development, Curriculum, & Instruction for the MERS/Goodwill Excel Centers in Missouri. In her role, she acts as curriculum developer, instructional coach, PLC facilitator, PD program administrator, technology integrationist, onboarding specialist, and occasional substitute teacher for four private, non-profit adult high schools. She is a passionate advocate for high-quality, relevant learning experiences for both students and staff. Her commitment extends beyond traditional professional development into creating job-embedded learning and facilitating seminars on effective tools for stress management/prevention. Riina spent 16 years as a middle and high school English teacher before moving into a full-time leadership role. She has earned a Masters in the Art of Teaching Secondary English from Brown University, an Ed.D. in...
