Coaching Through Connection: A Guide to PLNs by Jessica Yakout https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x This space is all about helping coaches build strong Professional Learning Networks (PLNs). You’ll find quick definitions, tools, and real examples to show how PLNs can support your growth and connect you with other educators. Everything here ties into ISTE Coaching Standard 2: Connected Learner. Dive in and start building your network! en-us 2025-07-14 22:20:47 UTC 2025-07-14 23:11:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f3e2.png jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519195898 Click here to review the ISTE Standards for Coaches!

]]> 2025-07-14 22:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519195898 jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519197922 A Professional Learning Network is a personalized collection of people, digital tools, and platforms that help educators grow through shared ideas, conversations, and collaboration. Click here for an article about PLNs and how to build them!

]]> 2025-07-14 22:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519197922 Why do PLNs matter? jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519199106 2025-07-14 22:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519199106 4.2.a Deepen Expertise Through Professional Learning jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519199532 Coaches pursue professional learning that deepens expertise in the ISTE Standards in order to serve as a model for educators and leaders.

]]> 2025-07-14 22:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519199532 4.2.b Participate in PLNs jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519199732 Coaches actively participate in professional learning networks to enhance coaching practice and keep current with emerging technology and innovations in pedagogy and the learning sciences.

]]> 2025-07-14 22:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519199732 4.2 Connected Learner jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519200043 Coaches model the ISTE Standards for Students and the ISTE Standards for Educators, and identify ways to improve their coaching practice.

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]]> 2025-07-14 22:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519200715 jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519201855 The article highlights how PLNs support continuous learning through collaboration with educators. By modeling this connected learning, coaches can better support teachers and improve their own practice.

]]> 2025-07-14 22:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519201855 jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519202700 The ISTE U Course Catalog lists courses offered through IST that can help coaches grow their tech and teaching skills so they can model best practices, stay current, and lead learning with confidence.

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]]> 2025-07-14 22:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519203323 jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519204087 Strengthen your tech savvy with free classes from Google Education!

]]> 2025-07-14 22:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519204087 #EduCoach jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519204751 Check out #EduCoach on X to connect with other coaches and see how they are enhancing their coaching practices and staying current with technology!

]]> 2025-07-14 22:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519204751 Connect with other coaches on ISTE! jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519205648 Free for ISTE members (membership is paid, but the public discussions and many forums are viewable for non-members). Focused on instructional technology coaching!

]]> 2025-07-14 22:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519205648 PLN Podcasts for Coaching jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519207350 Most of these podcasts focus on instructional coaching while some provide excellent tools for instructional coaches and teachers alike to use. All of them have social media networks with which to participate:


  • The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

  • The Coaching Collaborative Podcast

  • Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast

]]> 2025-07-14 23:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519207350 4.2.c Commit to Continuous Improvement jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519207520 Coaches establish shared goals with educators, reflect on successes and continually improve coaching and teaching practice.

]]> 2025-07-14 23:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519207520 Improving Instructional Coaching Skills: Do’s and Don’ts for Teacher Coaches jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519209744 Recommends coaches record their own coaching sessions, track who does the talking, and assess whether goals are being met.

]]> 2025-07-14 23:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519209744 IMEN Coaching Toolkit jparri40 https://padlet.com/jparri40/lzr4sed8i6rnxm9x/wish/3519211712 This PDF is a guide for coaches and teachers in co-setting goals, reflecting on progress, and continuously improving instructional practices together.

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