Professional Development
Edtech 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…
Read MoreSkilled Coaches Prepare to Become Google Certified Trainers
Power-Packed PD Sessions: Preparing Teachers For Google Educator Level 1 Certifications
Create New Opportunities to Develop Your Teachers
Read MoreISTE 2018 Takeaways
The 2018 International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference has ended, but we’re so excited about everything that we saw that we just have to share! Each day, members of Forward Edge attended sessions, engaged in educational playgrounds, and walked the expo floor capturing a sense of the emerging themes in education. Ultimately,…
Read MoreDistrict’s Professional Development Committee Supercharges Initiatives
Powerful collaboration and productivity tools from Google are changing the way we teach. They are also changing the way we lead in education. At Felicity-Franklin Local Schools, the recent success of a focused initiative in blended learning and using G Suite for Education has spurred others across the district to consider, “How might we…
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