Ten Steps to Coaching

Glenn Williams, Ed. D.

Tulare County Office of Education

Introduce CyberQuest

Get the word out about CQ Discuss why they would want to participate Show a video from a previous CQ Talk about the process and the commitment Have a former participant talk about their

experience

September

Participant Expectations

Discuss the commitment of time and energy Discuss behavioral expectations and working in

groups Discuss learning expectations Parent note to be signed and returned

September

Problem Solving

Have a problem solving strategy Understand the scenario problem Discuss solution possibilities using the listed

suggestions Think creatively and make it fun Break the problem into smaller tasks Assign the tasks to specific students Make a plan and a timeline

Competition Day 1

Keep Organized

Start every day with a progress check Set daily goals Everyone needs to know their responsibility File organization and backups Graphic organizer(s) Keep on the timeline

Competition Every Day

Find Good Information

Assist with Internet searching strategies Explore other information sources Discuss what they are finding Print out what they find Document every source Start the bibliography

Competition Week 1

Writing

Review the Information section in the CQ Rubric What to put on the slides (short and to the point) What they will say (provides the details) Make it interesting Spell check Use slide notes

Competition Week 2

The PowerPoint KISS

Review the Presentation section in the CQ Rubric

Have good information Select a light colored background Add appropriate graphics only when needed Skip the fancy stuff

Competition Week 2

Presentation Skills

Review the Speaking section in the CQ Rubric

Voice projection and gestures Eye contact Notes vs. memorization Practice in front of each other Practice with an audience (Thursday) Practice at home

Competition Week Three

Presentation Day

Time, transportation, food, clothing Act responsibly and courteously Kids’ Fair next door Bring parents, grandparents… Be proud of what was accomplished in

three weeks of work

Competition Day

Contact Information

Glenn Williams, Ed. D.

Instructional Consultant

Tulare County Office of Education

7000 Doe Ave. Ste. A

Visalia, CA 93291

(559) 651-3047

(559) 651-1012 fax

www.tcoe.org/cyberquest