In episode 132 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Ashley McBride (@aplusedtech), Digital Learning Initiative Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, host of the A-Plus EdTech podcast and author of the ISTE book, “The Edtech Coaching Primer: Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age Classroom.” In the episode, Ashley explains the purpose for and definition of instructional technology specialists, best practices for supporting teachers, how coaches can partner with administrators, and how to deal with resistance.

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About Dr. Ashley McBride

Dr. Ashley McBride has spent her career working with students and other educators as a secondary English teacher, instructional technology facilitator, director of technology, and most recently the Digital Learning Initiative Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In her work she has designed and implemented professional learning that supports educators and their understanding of digital teaching and learning practices. Additionally, she has led district-wide initiatives that help promote the effective integration of technology for students. McBride is a COSN Certified Educational Technology Leader and in 2020 earned her doctorate in educational technology from Central Michigan University. She also serves as an adjunct professor in Central Michigan University’s Masters in Learning, Design, and Technology program and is the author of the ISTE book The Edtech Coaching Primer, Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age Classroom.