Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Advice 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 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;…
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 MoreMaster your To-Do List with the Eisenhower Matrix
Master your To-Do List with the Eisenhower Matrix “My list is long and growing!” “How will I EVER get through all of this?” You are already feeling overwhelmed and have no idea where to start. It should be simple, right? Just take one step at a time, look it all over, prioritize what needs to…
Read MoreBreaking News: Dr. Katie Ritter Nominated for Two Prestigious EdTech Awards!
Forward Edge values excellence, problem-solving, relationships, teamwork and growth. As a team, we strive to embody these core values and one of the leaders in our organization who embodies each of these values on a daily basis, has recently been recognized on a national level for these values and her leadership in the Edtech world.…
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 MoreWe’ve Got a Mentor for You!
Coaches often find themselves isolated from critical support networks. Mentorship programs have become increasingly popular in recent years in the private sector, and for good reason. A mentorship program provides an opportunity for someone to connect with a more experienced person to receive guidance and support. From our own experience in coaching roles, we have…
Read MoreRecalibrate the Culture from a Coaches Perspective with Jimmy Casas
The 301 episode of the podcast “Recalibrate the Culture from a Coaches Perspective” features Jimmy Casas, an experienced educator and speaker, who shares his insights on the importance of creating a positive school culture and provides practical tips on how to achieve this goal. In this episode, Jimmy draws on his extensive experience as a…
Read MoreHOWDY, Y’ALL: Giddyup with Edge•U Badges to the 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition!
Edge•U is embarking on the next destination of our conference journey, and we couldn’t be more excited! Traveling from FETC in New Orleans to San Antonio, Texas for TCEA, taking place January 30th – February 2nd. This is one of our favorites to attend as it is brilliantly affirmed as the “intersection of passion and…
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