# Does Coaching … Really Matter? - Link: https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/attc-ep125-coaching-matters-ch-1-review/ - Published: 2021-02-01T06:00:00-05:00 - Author: Jeff Bradbury In this episode of “[Ask the Tech Coach](https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/),” Jeff and Susan begin a book study on the book Coaching Matters. We discuss chapter 1 which gives us a firm foundation on where tech coaching should begin and become successful. ## Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! * Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? * Are you searching for support in your position? The [TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network](https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. * [Click Here to Join!](https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm) **In this episode, we discuss chapter 1 of [Coaching Matters](https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Matters-Joellen-Killion/dp/1936630052) by Joellen Killion, Cindy Harrison, Chris Bryan, and Heather Cliftton.** Some of the key points discussed in the conversation: * Establishing a base with the staff members to support what is being taught in the curriculum. * How do you make coaching a part of the teacher’s routine? - Coaching cycle, not so much coaching a tool or concept in isolation but bringing the teacher through a unit with technology weaved in throughout. * Be positive with administrators on good things teachers are doing as you move forward with helping with meeting needs that they may have. * Get teachers thinking about what can be done and accomplished through the tools they learn about and use of technology not just becoming proficient in specific tools.  Similar to how we want our students to learn. Develop critical thinking skills. * Have your vision and philosophy as a coach as you work with leadership to carry out the mission and vision of the district as you work with teachers. * Get teachers thinking about what can be done and accomplished through the tools they learn about and use of technology not just becoming proficient in specific tools.  Similar to how we want our students to learn. Develop critical thinking skills. * What are you doing with the coaching title that you have?  Are you making an impact?   --- Join the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network! ◦ Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? ◦ Are you searching for support in your position? **The TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches.** ◦ 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders ◦ Free Downloadable Templates and Coaching Resources that can be used in your district… tomorrow! ◦ Direct access to Jeff Bradbury and all of​f his “offline” content that he creates during the school year. ◦ Exclusive TeacherCast and “Ask the Tech Coach” podcast episodes directly relating to the questions that YOU ASK in our PLN groups. ◦ Weekly email check-ins to stay connected and discuss your Instructional Coaching program! ◦ Monthly invitations to TeacherCast Instructional Coaching Meetings and Webinars ◦ … and more!   --- ## Contact the Podcast! * [www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail](http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail) * Twitter: [@AskTheTechCoach](http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach) * Email: [feedback@teachercast.net](https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/attc-ep125-coaching-matters-ch-1-review/feedback@teachercast.net) ### 󠀁[**FREE EBOOK 40 Chrome Extensions Every Tech Coach Should Know**](https://pages.convertkit.com/84a156e499/1287317c40)󠁿 ## Follow our Podcast * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | [@TeacherCast](http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) * Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | [@AsktheTechCoach](http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach) ## Follow our Hosts * Jeff Bradbury | [@JeffBradbury](http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) * Susan Vincentz | [@sv314dws](https://twitter.com/sv314dws) ## Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by [commenting on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2) today? 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