# 4 Ways For Tech Coaches to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences

- Link: https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/attc-ep77-4-ways-for-tech-coaches-to-tech-coach-at-tech-conferences/
- Published: 2020-01-13T05:00:00-05:00
- Author: Jeff Bradbury

In this episode of “[Ask the Tech Coach](https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/),”
Jeff welcomes Pennsylvania educator Matt Friedman to discuss 4 Ways For Tech Coaches
to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences.  

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## Tech Coach Tip of the Week

 * When attending conferences such as FETC, TCEA, or even ISTE it’s important to
   wear multiple hats.  As a Tech Coach representing your district, you should keep
   your eyes open for what will be useful with your teachers.  As a Connected Educator,
   you should be reaching out to network with other Tech Coaches. Most importantly,
   you are going to the conference to learn how to be a better professional development
   provider so take advantage of everything that you have access to while at the
   conference.

## How To Tech Coach At A Tech Conference

### Make a list of sessions you wish to attend and add it to your Calendar

 * Add sessions that are both Tech Coach focused as well as sessions that might 
   benefit your district and teachers
 * Attend sessions of “rockstar educators” to learn how others present both workshops
   and lecture sessions
 * Talk to your Administrators about what will be happening and what type of recon
   you could be doing for the district-let them know you are going to the conference

### Prepare to do a TON of Networking-social media, face to face

 * Do your homework before you go
 * Hangout near the Press Room, Bloggers Cafe, and walk the vendor floor

### Take Notes

 * Use an App such as Evernote to take notes during the conference.
 * Notes can be video, audio, or written
 * Crowdsource your note-taking with others in the session or at the conference
 * If you can’t attend a session, seek out the presenter links from the conference
   website

### After the Conference- Pay it forward with staff

 * Connect with presenters
 * Create Twitter Lists
 * Share your curated resources

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