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Development of a Virtual Technology Coach to Support Technology Integration for K-12 Educators

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In an effort to develop a virtual technology coach for K-12 educators, this article analyzed survey results from sixty teachers with regards to specific resources that a technology coach could provide within a virtual environment. A virtual technology coach was proposed as a possible solution to provide continual professional development for teachers to support their technology integration efforts. Results indicate that the Collaboration, Discussion, Learning, and Sharing resources of a virtual technology coach are considered valuable. This finding appears to corroborate the importance of developing a professional learning community to promote effective and sustained technology integration strategies among teachers. In addition, these virtual technology coaching attributes are identified in current education coaching (NETS*C) standards pointing to a potential support structure for schools and school districts implementing the NETS*C standards.

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    William Sugar & Patricia J. Slagter van Tryon

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Sugar, W., van Tryon, P.J.S. Development of a Virtual Technology Coach to Support Technology Integration for K-12 Educators. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 58, 54–62 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-014-0752-7

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