Virtual Coaching: Creating a Supportive Environment for Teachers (and Students) by Victoria Watkis [CPD] https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1 en-us 2021-01-26 22:18:20 UTC 2025-10-19 20:31:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Ask them https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872278 I provide a coaching survey and specifically ask if they would be interested in participating in a coaching cycle.  I start with those who are willing. 

]]> 2021-02-06 18:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872278 Volunteers https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872292 I would ask for volunteers for virtual coaching cycles because in the current situation, I would not want to overwhelm anyone with something else for their plate. ]]> 2021-02-06 18:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872292 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872440 I created a Google Form that I talk about often, have in my Bitmoji coaching room and have attached to the signature line on my emails.]]> 2021-02-06 18:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872440 Communication giesea1 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872453 Reach out see if they need support. Do check-ins. Host office hours or keep an open door. 

]]> 2021-02-06 18:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872453 I co teach with teachers and help monitor chat/ nearpod/ https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872609 they sign up on my google calendar]]> 2021-02-06 18:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872609 coaching menu barkeaw https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872649 provide them with a menu where they can choose the help they want

]]> 2021-02-06 18:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872649 I make myself available for teachers to come to with problems. We work together to solve them and if we can't then we involve others who can. megan_yutuc https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872677 2021-02-06 18:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872677 I would begin by asking what a teacher needs. keenems https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872689 2021-02-06 18:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872689 lastba https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872884 Always offering my assistance. Being available by email, phone, text. Creating Loom videos and sending them out to teachers. Randomly jumping into Meets and providing useful feedback.]]> 2021-02-06 18:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872884 Offer, offer, offer - timing is everything and it is finding the right supports at the right time for that teacher https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872931 2021-02-06 18:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872931 I join PLCs and ask them how I can support https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872953 2021-02-06 18:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171872953 I ask questions... not so much feedback. nstites https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873463 2021-02-06 18:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873463 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873551 Offering assistance after each PD training I give. I also email my staff a feedback form after a training.]]> 2021-02-06 18:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873551 Leading by example and always being open to suggestion https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873946 2021-02-06 18:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873946 Checking in by email . Open office hours to set up appointments. dorankh https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873949 2021-02-06 18:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171873949 I attend team meetings, send out emails, try to be available for them. I pull small groups, help with paperwork, progress monitor. jessicatay1 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171874836 2021-02-06 18:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171874836 After meeting virtually, following up with google form etc. Also, just checking in a lot right now. https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171875131 2021-02-06 18:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171875131 Willing https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171875897 Be willing to help them with ANYthing

]]> 2021-02-06 18:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171875897 Focus on the positive gundet https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171875936 2021-02-06 18:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171875936 Google https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877283 Jamboard
Forms
Meet
Drive
Docs/Slides - working together

]]> 2021-02-06 18:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877283 resources that are digitalized. Chrome extensions, LISTENING to their reality https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877298 2021-02-06 18:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877298 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877428 websites, videos, data, digital assignments, tech tips]]> 2021-02-06 18:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877428 Applicable lessons on Nearpod, Quizziz, etc. That others can use and edit to meet their needs and the needs of their students. keenems https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877520 2021-02-06 18:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877520 Clever giesea1 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877543 All the things on Clever. RPDP, Google! 

]]> 2021-02-06 18:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877543 We have a Coaches Corner site at our school where resources like the NEPF, Lit. Framework, and other documents are shared for teachers to pull up and can be used during our coaching conversations. dorankh https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877584 2021-02-06 18:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877584 Resources that are digital and easy to share. megan_yutuc https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877914 Communicating professional training opportunities. ]]> 2021-02-06 18:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877914 google meet office hours, google forms, canvas resource room jonesd42 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877966 2021-02-06 18:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171877966 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171878056 Making short videos of model teaching or even short videos of how to use the technology or run the report, etc.]]> 2021-02-06 18:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171878056 jessicatay1 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171878448 utilizing google drive has been helpful]]> 2021-02-06 18:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171878448 nstites https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171878829 I love popping in to virtual meeting and co-teaching or running my own breakout room- so teachers ca n see and experience with their own students.


]]> 2021-02-06 18:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171878829 KNOWING their content and how it can be used online. https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171879471 2021-02-06 18:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171879471 SPECIALS https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171936396 We currently have an SEL special that students attend weekly. Our counselor is amazing. We are adding SEL activities in our staff meetings.
Snack with the Principals

]]> 2021-02-06 19:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171936396 Check Ins https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171936416 Weekly Check-In Sheet & Daily Lunches with teachers or counselors

]]> 2021-02-06 19:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171936416 Wellness Team and School Counselor . Student and teacher virtual relaxation room. dorankh https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937209 2021-02-06 19:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937209 https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937262 We have a team of specialists and strategists who can check in on students at a classroom teacher's request. Lunch Bunch has been successful for many students to socialize more during the school day. ]]> 2021-02-06 19:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937262 nstites https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937352 We have mindful moments, team meetings, structured game times, counseling lessons.
Adults- mindful meditations, yoga opportunities, zoom meeting to just coblaborate!

]]> 2021-02-06 19:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937352 Counselor is a special. Also, counselor supports staff with wellness emails gundet https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937443 2021-02-06 19:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937443 Counselor, wellness team...I do lunch bunch and Friday Fun day with my students. bezakm https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937547 My students do not leave the meet, they want to stay.

]]> 2021-02-06 19:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937547 I reach out via email and use our PLC time to share ideas and solicit assistance. https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937562 2021-02-06 19:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171937562 Google meet is a great resource to share with colleagues. https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938109 2021-02-06 19:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938109 Teacher's Lounge https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938250 I think an open padlet or Jamboard or something like that could create some connection.
I like the lunch with colleagues idea.
Again, providing the validation of teacher's and student's feelings

]]> 2021-02-06 19:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938250 Lunch with counselors, SEL program in classrooms https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938737 2021-02-06 19:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938737 I ask students to stay after class and we share our thoughts together while getting intense instruction to help them catch up. https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938754 2021-02-06 19:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/watkivm/73bup9ey7cspecp1/wish/1171938754