Posts Tagged ‘EdTech’
309 – 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 MoreBadges are in Bloom with Edge•U
As educators and leaders understand the transformation that evolves each day in their careers, it’s becoming increasingly essential to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in their field to provide students with the best possible engagement in education. One way to do this is through ongoing professional development, and micro-credentials are an…
Read MoreJoin Forward Edge at MACUL and Explore the Future of EdTech!
As educators, we all know that technology has the power to transform teaching and learning. But with so many tools, platforms, and applications available, it can be challenging to navigate the landscape and identify the solutions that truly support our goals and needs. That’s why we are excited to announce that Forward Edge will be…
Read MoreThe Groove and Rhythm of Cybersecurity
Using Data Management, Policies, and Configurations to Create Security Baselines. Have you ever listened to a song that really grooved? How about a song that you couldn’t help but dance to? Recently I was listening to Mutemath’s self-titled album from 2006, which is an absolute banger, and found myself unconsciously bobbing my head and tapping…
Read MoreFasten Your Seatbelts: We’re taking off for FETC in New Orleans!
It’s time to take flight! We are thrilled to kick off our travels in 2023 with a visit to one of our favorite conferences from January 23-26. Our Forward Edge and Edge•U teams are excited to participate in a week of unparalleled expert guidance, cutting-edge technology exploration, and a community that can’t be found anywhere…
Read More2023: The Year of Cybersecurity
How to Get Ahead of Attackers this Year with Updated Inventories 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023 has arrived and with the new year comes resolutions, fresh starts, and of course starting new projects. In this article, we will be covering one of the most…
Read MoreTis 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.
Read MoreForward 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…
Read MoreEdge•U Badges + ISTE Certified Educator Community = ONE AMAZING PARTNERSHIP
At Edge•U, we are all about keeping educator engagement alive with challenges and incentives, because WHO doesn’t love a little healthy competition? Edge•U Badges is excited to announce the inaugural ISTE Certified Educator Edge•U Badges Challenge collaboration! We are bringing access to our badge program directly to 125 global educators and leaders of the ISTE…
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