Instructional Coaching Digital Hub by Clara Bagley

Remind - Streamlined Communication

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:29:51 UTC

Remind is a familiar and widely used platform for messaging teachers, families, and staff. Even without logging in, users can view examples and tutorials that help them understand how the platform works. Instructional coaches can use Remind to share announcements, send updates after classroom visits, and communicate PLC reminders. Because messages can be translated into multiple languages, it enhances equitable communication across diverse school communities.

Loom - Quick Video Messaging

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:31:09 UTC

Loom allows educators to create short video screen recordings to explain processes, highlight resources, or give updates. While recording requires an account, anyone can watch a Loom video without logging in, making it perfect for coaches who want to send asynchronous, personalized support. Teachers can rewatch demonstrations at their own pace, making this a powerful communication tool for busy coaching cycles.

Google Forms - Observation & Walkthrough Tools

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:32:46 UTC

Google Forms is an essential tool for collecting observation and walkthrough data. Coaches can develop forms to track instructional strategies, engagement, or classroom routines. Teachers can view form templates without logging in, making expectations transparent. Automatic charts help highlight trends for PLC and coaching conversations, making data-driven decision making more efficient districtwide.

Classroomscreen - Live Classroom Monitoring

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:33:52 UTC

Classroomscreen includes a collection of digital tools such as timers, noise meters, visual instructions, and quick prompts. Coaches can use it during observations to capture classroom flow, pacing, and transitions. It’s also helpful when modeling classroom management strategies for teachers. Because it requires no login, it's ideal for accessible demonstrations during coaching sessions or PD.

Jamboard - Visual Reflection & Goal Setting

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:36:38 UTC

Even though editing Jamboard requires Google access, view-only templates are still freely accessible and can be shared for modeling reflective tools. Coaches can use visual organizers and sticky note templates to guide reflective conversations, collaborative planning, or goal setting. The visual format helps reduce the evaluative feel of coaching, making discussions more teacher-centered and supportive.

Teaching Channel - High-Quailty Video Models

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:37:42 UTC

Teaching Channel offers a vast library of open-access instructional videos showcasing best practices across grade levels and content areas. Coaches can use these videos during mentoring sessions to provide concrete examples of instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement. Videos are easily accessible without an account, making them perfect for PD, PLCs, and coaching conversations.

AI Literacy & Ethics

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:39:22 UTC

Common Sense Education provides free lessons, videos, and teacher guides focused on safe, ethical, and responsible AI use. Coaches can use these resources to train teachers on topics such as understanding AI systems, avoiding plagiarism, and teaching students to evaluate AI output critically. All resources are publicly accessible without requiring login, making them ideal for PD sessions and PLC discussions.

Introduction to Responsible AI

cbagley6 — 2025-11-19 21:40:53 UTC

Google’s Responsible AI site provides short, accessible explanations of AI concepts such as bias, transparency, and ethical decision-making. The site offers videos and interactive examples that can be used in professional development sessions or when helping teachers integrate AI tools responsibly into their classrooms. Since no account is needed, it’s easy to embed this resource into a digital coaching hub.