Instructional coaches can provide the support teachers need for ed tech implementation, but they must develop strong connections with those educators, have planning meetings to discuss ed tech integration, work with teachers during implementation, and continue to check in with both teachers and students after that process is complete.
Though coaching does seem to help teachers improve their quality of instruction, some have found it doesn’t always drastically improve student achievement. But the practice works best when embedded in a school culture that prizes professional development.
