Our Basic eCoach Training teaches mentors/trainers/coaches to be successful eCoaches. Our Basic eCoach Training is a perfect match for people who want to:
have an online presence
coach their organizations
transfer courses to online coaching programs
add coaching to presentations they have done several times
develop an online community with people from all over the world
work with a reputable group of coaches without having to start from scratch
Our Basic eCoach Training is a great fit for:
anyone who is passionate about something
teachers, university faculty, and trainers
life, executive, or sports coaches
after-school and club leaders
senior center leaders
non-profit directors
business leaders
anyone retired
Details About Being an eCoach
An eCoach can be one of the following:
someone who has been assigned to be an eCoach by an organization who pays for their training and the team memberships
an eCoach member who would like to set up and pay for their own team and/or their team memberships.
a member who may not have a team yet but would like to learn basic eCoaching skills as the first step in eCoach Certification
An eCoach:
does not set up the team. My eCoach creates the team and provides the account code
has access to more features including eCoaching and reporting tools
has training and support from My eCoach staff or a Certificated eCoach
Expectations as an eCoach:
knows and uses most of the features in My eCoach
logs into My eCoach at least twice a week
showcases their team and examples of work in My eCoach
if they have a team, nudges team members using eCoaching tools
What does eCoach Basic Training Include?
The Basic eCoach Training is a four day face-to-face course or a six week online course that teaches you to be an online facilitator who can foster group engagement based on motivation to meet learning goals. Training includes at least 2 hours of virtual coaching depending on experience and skills, 100MB of space in the My eCoach online community, full eCoach access to My eCoach tools and features, and the right to use My eCoach resources and materials. eCoaches will learn about:
planning direction
learning best practices
prioritizing goals
creating timeline of activities
understanding adult learning
practicing online facilitation skills
developing team pages
creating activities, blog, forum, and calendar
how to add people to team
designing appropriate coaching strategies for a team
scheduling launch and ongoing support
Requirements and Skills
The minimum requirements to become an eCoach are:
be over 18 years of age
basic computer knowledge
experience using the Internet
have an Individual Lifetime or Team Membership to My eCoach
Recommended skills include
careful observation before reacting
empathy for diverse learners
active listening skills
sensitivity to overall group dynamics
background in design of online communities
how to foster engagement and determine motivation
courage to allow the group to move into areas where the facilitator may not feel comfortable
experience using social networks
Organizations can contact us for an on-site workshop customized for your program. If you are already an existing eCoach who has been through the Basic eCoach training, visit our Certificated eCoach Program to see if it may be an appropriate next step for you.
Funding
Comprehensive professional development integration, technology coaches/ integration specialists, virtual learning, and professional learning communities are just a few facets of My eCoach that are eligible for stimulus money through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and other funding sources. Learn more...
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