MikeTC posted on 06 December 2011 21:36
iphone, HTC wireless hotspot, ipad, 1 very willing and able outstanding teacher, a 5 bar Tmobile 3G signal and we're good to go for what I believe is the most effective coaching process available. I call it icoaching: teacher holds iphone and wears earpiece, we use facetime to link up to me outside the classroom, observing with an ipad. I give live coaching whilst remotely observing the lesson. We then swap so teacher can observe her kids incognito.
Superb work Fleur, Georgia - you simultaneously delivered your lesson (with me commentating and giving advice in your ear) AND implemented new ideas IN REAL TIME! Rather than wait for feedback - at quickest an hour later - you did it there and then. 2 weeks learning in 55 minutes. Nice one.
Next step - I'll be in my office - coaching online. Roll on 2012 and god bless smart phones n Apple.