Professional Development
Embracing a Texas State of Mind- TCEA Bound!
We’re so excited to travel to Dallas, Texas this week for the TCEA 2022 conference, starting today, February 7th, and ending February 10th. We are still riding the wave from our trip to FETC 2022 a few weeks ago, which makes us more excited for another in-person EdTech conference. It’s good to connect with others…
Read MoreAttending Coaches Camp is a Non-Negotiable. Here’s Why.
Written by Forward Edge Instructional Design Coach, Brooke Conklin. Instructional coaches support nearly every educator across a school district, yet they are rarely ever provided any professional learning opportunities on how to be a coach. We’ve got the solution you’ve been looking for: Coaches Camp. Coaches Camp was created specifically to support instructional coaches. Coaches…
Read More4 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Mentorship
kills that THEY need to run a successful coaching program and transform teaching & learning? You invest in a mentorship.
Read MoreEdtech Coaches & How They’re Evolving
A new report from Digital Promise shows the way many teachers across the United States are trying to get acquainted with online teaching: education technology coaches. Their survey showed that most edtech coaches were used by teachers more as a resource during the 2019-2020 school year closures. Helping teachers adapt their teaching plans and content…
Read MoreCreating an Interactive Digital Classroom for Fall
Many urban districts across the United States are committing to a fully-online 2020-2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here in Ohio, this represents almost 25% of all students. Another 24% are using a hybrid schedule with remote learning some days and other days in-person. The previous trend toward digital technology becoming ubiquitous in…
Read MoreDistance Learning Resources with Forward Edge
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…
Read MoreEdge•U Badges Program Achieves the ISTE Seal of Alignment!
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!
Read MoreDigital 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…
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