As schools and universities move online due to state-wide lock downs and safety concerns from the corona virus, many schools have had a challenging time adjusting to the new environment. Students have very different interactions with teachers and peers in this situation, and this translates to very different ways that their needs have to be filled. Our C&I (Curriculum & Integration) team has spent hundreds of hours developing a distance learning best practices guide complete with various resources, templates, and examples from other districts to help schools develop distance learning plans for the upcoming fall.
Stay Connected: Exterior Wifi Solutions from Forward Edge!
During this time of social distancing around the United States, every business is thinking about how to reposition solutions to keep customers connected and safe. With the increased need for technology that this era is ushering in, many schools are considering more distance learning solutions and what to do when students return to physical school buildings. Forward Edge is now offering Exterior WiFi Solutions to help support districts with an increase in technological needs and access to reliable WiFi.
Visit Forward Edge at OETC 2020 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center!
Join us at OETC on February 11th-13th, 2020! The Forward Edge team has put together an array of panels and workshops sure to inspire, excite, and engage!
3rd Annual Leaders in Education Speaker Event: Joe Sanfelippo – January 31st, 2020!
Leaders: Get Ready to Change the Narrative!
Forward Edge is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Leaders in Education Event for district leaders on January 31st, 2020. This engaging, learning-filled evening event features speaker Dr. Joe Sanfelippo!
Top Tech this Holiday Season!
2019 has been a year filled with gadgets, gizmos, and applications that are not only fun, but functional in the classroom. The end of the year is just around the corner, so maybe wrap it up with a little gift – Treat your students, friends, or maybe just yourself, to some of the coolest ed tech tools we could find for the classroom. From maker-bots to new Chrome devices, there are so many interesting bits of tech you can give to yourself and your classroom!
Careers of the Future: The Jobs that Don’t Exist Yet
In a new partnership report published by Dell Technologies and the Institute for the Future (IFTF), there is an estimate that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. These careers are a reflection of the ever-changing technological terrain that encompasses our daily lives.
Edtech Trends Still Making Waves in 2019!
Top Edtech Trends Still Making Waves in 2019!
In 2019 many new Edtech trends rose to the surface; Many of which stayed strong, some of which didn’t, and a few of which are still making waves in the education community!
Digital Credentialing Programs Bring Tangible Results to Professional Learning
Educational institutions of all types have long had the practice of curating professional development for their staff, both to keep in line with educational standards and provide their staff building blocks to further their careers. From kindergarten, all the way up to higher education levels, professional development is commonly offered throughout the year as a means for educators to develop skill sets, keep knowledge current, pave a path for their careers.