Technology Coach Information

As a technology coach, my goal is to work in partnership with you to reach your instructional goals. Below are just a few of the many ways I can support you in your efforts to integrate technology and transform instruction. 

Collaborative Planning

  • Assist with creating differentiated lessons and activities

  • Assist with creating online content, learning activities, and assessments in Google Classroom 

  • Collaborate to reach the higher levels of SAMR

  • Assist with flipping your class or creating online media content

  • Research answers and gather resources 

  • Assist with the creation of project-based learning activities involving digital media e.g. podcasting, screencasting, Google Slides, etc.

Classroom Support

  • Co-teaching with the classroom teacher to facilitate the use of technology

  • Teach lessons on technology tools used in your classroom e.g. iMovie, Kami 

  • Provide support in your classroom when you are using technology

Technology Tools

  • Assist teachers with the creation and management of their Teacher Webpage (Google Sites)

  • Assist with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Draw, Google Jamboard, Google Forms, Google Slides and Google Classroom

  • Assistance with web tools including: Pear Deck, Kami, Flipgrid, Quizizz, Edpuzzle, Digital Breakouts, Hyperdocs, Kahoot, Answer Garden, Socrative, Wakelet, and Wordart 

  • Assist with utilizing district resources such as Discovery Streaming

Manage Resources 

  • Manage AV Budget for SLMS - If you need technology for your classroom, please see me.

  • Assist in the setup of media and video meeting equipment in the classroom

Professional Development 

  • Facilitate a Middle School Professional Learning Community (PLC) 

  • Lead or assist with academies, workshops, and small groups 

  • Provide feedback for your technology-infused lessons

Ways to get started!

  • SLMS Teachers can stop by my office (114 Next to the supply closet). I will have a sign on the door if I am out of the building

  • Email me at paulingm@slsd.org 

  • Call me at extension 6114

I look forward to collaborating with and supporting you!

Michael Pauling

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