At MoteCon 2023, Erin Comninaki shared her insights on leveraging Mote, a powerful voice recording tool, as an instructional coach. Her session, titled "Harnessing the Power of Mote as an Instructional Coach," provided educators with actionable strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in educational settings.
• Use Mote to create instant connections with teachers through voice recordings.
• Leverage Mote for asynchronous feedback and accessibility in educational materials.
• Integrate Mote into Google Workspace for seamless feedback and instructional support.
• Model effective Mote usage to inspire teachers to adopt the tool in their classrooms.
As an instructional coach, establishing a connection with teachers is crucial, especially when working across multiple schools and grade levels. Erin Comninaki emphasized the use of Mote to create a personalized coaching menu. By incorporating QR codes linked to her voice recordings, Erin provided teachers with the ability to hear her voice even before meeting her in person. This approach not only introduced her but also established an initial rapport with educators.
Erin highlighted the effectiveness of replacing traditional audio icons with personal images linked to Mote recordings. This personalization fosters a deeper connection, making the coaching experience more relatable and engaging for teachers.
In schools with a high number of new teachers, it can be challenging to provide individualized support. Erin used Mote to offer asynchronous feedback, allowing her to support teachers efficiently. By embedding Mote audio in Google Docs, she provided examples and feedback on classroom procedures, enabling teachers to access guidance at their convenience.
One of the standout features of Mote is its seamless integration with Google Workspace. Erin utilized this capability to embed audio feedback directly into Google Docs and Google Forms, making it an accessible resource for teachers and students alike.
Modeling accessibility is a key component of an instructional coach's role. Erin demonstrated this by incorporating Mote audio into the staff handbook. By doing so, she not only helped teachers access important information more easily but also introduced them to the benefits of using Mote for enhancing classroom accessibility.
Erin's strategic placement of Mote icons in frequently accessed documents served as a subtle invitation for teachers to explore and adopt the tool in their own classrooms. This modeling approach inspired teachers to consider how they might integrate Mote into their teaching practices.
Erin Comninaki, a former special education teacher turned instructional coach, has been a passionate advocate for using technology to enhance educational experiences. Her journey from the classroom to coaching has equipped her with unique insights into leveraging tools like Mote to support teachers and students effectively.
Uncover techniques with Erin to leverage Mote’s capabilities for effective feedback, personalized support, and enhanced learning outcomes.
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