# 11 Tools Every Instructional Coach Should Have in their Back Pocket! - Link: https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/attc-ep261-instructional-coaching-applications/ - Published: 2024-05-06T05:00:00-04:00 - Author: Jeff Bradbury [Click Here to learn more about the Mind Your Coaching Institute](https://teachercast.net/coachingmadesimple) Welcome to “Ask the Tech Coach,” a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “[Ask the Tech Coach](https://www.teachercast.net/attc),” Jeff welcomes Melanie Matthews on the program to discuss 10 tools that Instructional Coaches should always have in their back pockets. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, [please contact the podcast](https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform). We would love to have you join the show. ## **10 Tech Tools for Instructional Coaches** 1. Canva 2. Mentimeter / Poll Everywhere 3. Padlet – Digital Pin Board 4. Voxer 5. Google Docs 6. Google Calendar 7. Google Forms 8. Google Slides 9.  Trello 10. Bonus: NOTION! ## About the Conference The Mind Your Coaching Institute, founded by Melanie D. Matthews-Calhoun, offers a dynamic one-day live virtual learning event specifically crafted for educators seeking to elevate their coaching practices from ordinary to extraordinary. This institute caters to a diverse audience including teacher leaders, aspiring coaches, new and veteran coaches, instructional leaders, and administrators, providing a platform for professional growth and transformation. Here’s what you’ll get when you register for the Institute! * The 5-hour LIVE Institute * The Institute Replay – Full access for 3 months * The Action Lab: 21 How-to Videos for Coaching Success * More than 25 Pre-recorded Workshop Sessions * The Afterglow – Live virtual meet-up with host and speakers after the Institute * The Elementary Coaches Roundtable (Recording) * The Secondary Coaches Roundtable (Recording) * The “Coach Kick-start” Live Virtual Interactive Workshop (August) * A Certificate of Attendance Save your seat at [http://www.MindYourCoachingInsititute.com](http://www.MindYourCoachingInsititute.com) ## About our Guest, Melanie Matthews-Calhoun Melanie D. Matthews-Calhoun, M.Ed, is a highly accomplished individual in the field of education, with a career spanning 27 years. Her diverse roles include being an author, educational consultant, instructional coach, and professional learning facilitator. Melanie has a wealth of experience, having worked as an elementary and middle school teacher, literacy and instructional coach, curriculum leader, and adjunct professor. As the owner of Literacy at Work, LLC, Melanie has established herself as an influential figure, driving positive change in the educational landscape. She is also the visionary behind the Mind Your Coaching Institute, a renowned annual conference tailored for instructional leaders and coaches, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and growth within the field. Melanie’s impact extends nationwide, as she collaborates with schools, districts, and organizations to elevate coaching and instructional standards. 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