70 Newly Certified Coaches Set To Impact Instruction This Fall
This time last year, we (myself and Dr. Katie Ritter) were just beginning to discuss what a Coach Certification program might look like with Rod Carnill (Executive Director) and Emily Heller (Board of Directors) through VSTE, Virginia Society of Technology in Education. One year later, this small passion project has turned into a multi-state program…
Read More312 – Instructional Storytelling: Google ALL Experience
Google for Education is always at the forefront of innovation to best equip educators with their educational technology needs! But how do they get their new innovations in the minds of educators? Through a partnership with Forward Edge, the creation of the Google Adaptive Learning Lab allowed for fast paced, but interactive sessions for educators…
Read MoreForward 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;…
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