# Keeping Tech Coaches Busy During the Holidays

- Link: https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/attc-ep30-tech-coach-holiday-downtime/
- Published: 2018-12-17T11:00:00-05:00
- Author: Jeff Bradbury

In this episode of “[Ask the Tech Coach](https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/),”
Jeff and Nick discuss the upcoming holiday season and share their list of 5 Important
Things Tech Coaches can be doing during the holiday season.

In this episode, we discuss:

 * **Keeping Organized During the Holiday Downtime**
    - How should we support our teachers during the busy holiday season?Help them
      create engaging experiences for their students
    - Help them in planning and preparation for when they return
    - Prepping for evals?
    - Is PD important in December?
    - Keep it light but spark ideas for when they return
    - Conduct a half year survey
    - Plan workshops for next semester
    - When do you lead and when do you get out of sight?
    - Fun classroom activities during DecemberTrying new things
    - BreakoutEDU
    - What can a Tech Coach be doing during the last few days of December?
    - Spend time Getting organized
       * Invite others to get organized with you
       * Update PD resources and websites
       * Tackle projects you’ve been putting off
 * Reflect on the first half of the school year

 

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