Forward Edge Nominated as a Featured Google for Education PD Partner
Forward Edge is excited to announce that we have been nominated by the Google for Education teams as one of three featured Professional Development (PD) Partners for the quarter. This is a prestigious designation that recognizes our expertise in providing high-quality PD to educators on Google for Education products and services.
Read MoreFourth-Camera Coaching
Garry Marshall has directed popular TV sit-coms like “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and blockbuster movies like “Pretty Woman” and “A League of Their Own.” But he struck gold in 1978 when he cast Robin Williams in a new series, “Mork & Mindy”. The show was a vehicle for Mr. Williams to do his thing…
Read More311 – An EdTech Eulogy
As we near the end of the school year, it is time to reflect on our coaching and decide what went well and what we can utilize for next year. However, there will likely be some methods and practices that should not make the trip into next year. Rather they should end or perish with…
Read MoreMaking Waves in Summer Learning
As the school year comes to an end and summer break approaches, educators around the world eagerly await a well-deserved rest. However, while the warm sun and sandy beaches beckon, it’s also an opportune time for educators to invest in their own professional development. With the rapidly evolving landscape of education, it’s essential to stay…
Read MoreThe Importance of Reflection in the Coaching Process
Supporting teacher reflection and growth is an essential part of the coaching process. Reflection helps teachers to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth. In this article, we will discuss the importance of reflection in the coaching process and provide strategies for supporting teacher reflection and growth. We will also share examples…
Read MoreAdvice That Would Have Helped Me in My First Year of Coaching
As the school year comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect back on the year. For me, I’m closing out my second year as an instructional technology coach in a K-12 district with almost 4,000 students and over 350 educators. Here are three pieces of advice for any new coaches looking ahead…
Read More310 – Tech with Littles! – with Sarah Kiefer & Brittney Priore
As instructional coaches, we sometimes work in specific grade level buildings. Other times we are serving the entire district, including all grade level bands. It can be a mystery in what edtech strategies we should implore in the elementary buildings. However, our littles are excited to learn and use technology, so we need to work…
Read MoreWhy Classroom Management Should Be a Top Coaching Priority
“As a coach, I can help a teacher design an awesome and engaging lesson, but if the structures aren’t in place for good classroom management, that lesson can flop quickly.” Classroom management is not a new topic- in fact, you probably had at least a unit dedicated to it in your teacher prep classes, however;…
Read More309 – Instructional Ideas for Elementary EdTech Success!
As instructional coaches, we sometimes work in specific grade level buildings. Other times we are serving the entire district, including all grade level bands. It can be a mystery in what edtech strategies we should implore in the elementary buildings. However, our littles are excited to learn and use technology, so we need to work…
Read More“Reignite Your Passion for Teaching” – A Yearlong Webinar Series Recap
Hey there, amazing educators! Over the past year, we embarked on a yearlong webinar series entitled “Reignite Your Passion for Teaching.” Our goal was to support teachers who were struggling to adapt to the realities of teaching post-COVID and help them rekindle their love for teaching. We divided the series into three focuses: improving connection,…
Read More