Soak Up the Learning and Sunshine: FETC 2024 in Orlando Delivers the Best of Both Worlds!

Exciting times ahead as we start 2024 with a visit to one of our favorite conference destinations! From January 23-26 in beautiful Orlando, FL, our team is eagerly anticipating a week filled with exceptional expert guidance, cutting-edge technology exploration, and a unique community experience at FETC. At Booth #1825, we will be showcasing our professional…

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Edge•U Badges: Tech & Learning’s “Best Tools for Back to School” Winner for Primary and Secondary Education!

In a technology-focused society, there are numerous online programs and products dedicated to providing educators and students with the best possible learning experiences to help them reach their full potential.  As the 2023-2024 school year has begun, Tech & Learning has announced its Awards of Excellence Program, ‘The Best Tools for Back to School,’ designed…

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Take Care, Educators! Take Good Care!

The start of a new school year can be an exciting time for educators, but it can also be stressful. You have a lot of responsibility to ensure that your students learn and grow. In addition, many educators are returning to the classroom after facing unexpected challenges, such as staff shortages or budget cuts. These…

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Why 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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Edge•U is a Tech & Learning Best of 2022 winner- twice!

We are pleased to announce that Edge•U Badges has won in this year’s Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2022 in the Primary and Secondary Education category. This award recognizes the top best products in the educational technology industry from the last 12 months, intentionally selecting those that aid educator professionals and leaders,…

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Tis the Season for Vision & Leadership

There is nothing like positive, reassuring affirmation. Whether it is personal, professional, or a combination of both, we are hardwired to seek authentic validation. Many of us understand that in order for leadership to be successful, there must be a steady foundation of vision.  Vibrant vision gives direction and creates a life of purpose.

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Forward Edge partners with the Virginia Society of Technology in Education (VSTE) to offer a Certification Program for Technology Coaches in Virginia.

Written by Brooke Conklin This Fall we launched the pilot cohort of the VSTE Certified Coach program (VCC) in partnership with VSTE’s Executive Director, Rod Carnill, and Board of Directors member, Emily Heller. The VCC provides high-caliber professional learning and networking events exclusively for instructional technology coaches in Virginia. Participating in the VCC program and…

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