The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 17, 2019

While formative assessment is a key part of knowing who their students are, Effective Educators go deeper. Even reading blog posts, articles in trade publications, books, or attending Edcamps, they want to constantly be examining their own practices, realizing opportunities for improvement and capitalizing on all that learning.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Last year, I attended EdCamp Los Altos. Boy did the EdCamp deliver! Given what we’re trying to help teachers with at Edusight , I was attracted to two sessions – making assessment meaningful, and reinventing the parent-teacher conference. Assessment then, should be ongoing and informative. Until next time!

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

Then in the morning I went back and asked if I could lead a small group to talk about formative assessments and how we could use the clickers for that. Edcamps too, while not brand new, have offered teachers and other educational professionals the opportunity to craft PD that is meaningful to them and really take back their own learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

This is why hundreds of thousands of teachers around the world are participating in Twitter chats, Edcamps and other informal, organically organized professional learning communities. Yet scheduled institute days and workshops are all too often remedial and not responsive to the actual needs of a teacher.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2018

Collaboration is one of the most valued features of meeting with other teachers, and projects such as EdCamp have demonstrated how successful this informal style of unconference can be in inspiring and enabling teachers. 5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers. This however can lead to ever more stress.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2016

Edcamps are a great way for educators to meet with peers in their area and share great ideas. edWeb was pleased to be able to support our friends Peggy George and Deirdre Shetler with EdCamp Phoenix. Edcamp Phoenix has come and gone, and what an event it was! Literacy and Assessment. Makerspaces. Digital Portfolios.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2019

The post How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy – SULS010 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But just because you like the activity doesn’t mean that it will assess the skills you NEED to assess. But just because you like the activity doesn’t mean that it will assess the skills you NEED to assess.

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My Paperless Classroom

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Sometimes you get to attend a surprise Edcamp. I was settling in to write when I saw a tweet about Edcamp Los Altos. At Edcamp LosAltos As the first session wrapped up, I was in the MPR and I started talking to John Miller. I checked the map, and it was 2 miles away. Use centers or stations in tech class. pedagogy'

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

On one day in August before the students came, and again in January of this year we set up Edcamp style PD days. While our PD days weren't like the traditional Edcamp style (we actually came up with the choices instead of the teachers making the choices), the teachers found the days to be useful.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

Friday, June 6th at 8am - 3pm in Washington, DC Edcamp US Department of Education: Leading, Learning, Listening , Edcamp US DOE will be an intimate gathering of teacher leaders and policy leaders in order to discuss the most important issues in education. Assessment: Don''t Throw the Baby Out With the Bath Water.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

In this series, I’m sharing ideas for planning Blended PD, assessments, strategies, activities, and more. Break into meaningful groups based on the pre-assessment. The Edcamp model is a great way to offer teachers more ways to connect and learn together with very little planning. Create flexible groups. .

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

In this article a study from Harvard Business School is cited which showed that when participants were allowed to reflect on a test, did remarkably better the on the next assessment. Perhaps you''ll attend a conference or Edcamp this year. There are lots of ways I can share more everyday! How can you share more along with me?

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

I attended the Edcamp session and watched as attendees unhooked chairs and created discussion circles and then proceeded to generate discussion topics and hold discussions around topics of their choice. conference edcamp PBL reflection social media technology'

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

edWeb makes it easy for educators to connect virtually anytime, anywhere, but educators love to connect in real time and EdCamps are a great way to do it. Here is an article on a recent EdCamp in upstate New York. If you’d like to have edWeb support your EdCamp, contact us at info@edweb.net.

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My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

The Unconference or the Edcamp Model is completely different. The attendees decide upon the entire Edcamp schedule of sessions on the morning of the conference. Assessments are not done once and finished. If it is not working and we know that from our assessment, then we need to change what we are doing. Conclusion.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Performance metrics – The live streaming platform will integrate authoring tools that will allow teachers and administrators to automatically know students’ preferences and requirements, enabling them to customize the online learning experience for students.They will also be able to automatically assess students’ knowledge and skillset.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 30, 2017

Look at EdCamp. It trickles into how we do everything, whether that is assessment practices, leadership, professional learning, how we use technology, and so many other areas, but ultimately in teaching and learning. That being said, there are many ways that educators are innovative without using technology.

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EdTechnocation.com

JULY 25, 2014

From Pot Luck Party sign ups, to in-class data collection for math, and even quizzes and formative assessments! Michael will be presenting at the following upcoming events: Hawaii Association of Middle Schools Conference 2014 Schools of the Future Conference 2014 Edcamp Honolulu 2014.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Teachers are hungry for collaborative learning experiences as evidenced by the growth of Edcamps , and they need more opportunities to reflect on their practice, especially as it relates to the use of technology in the classroom.

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MindShift

JANUARY 3, 2017

She shared her findings at a recent EdCamp gathering in New Jersey. And with their teacher’s input, students set their own goals, reflect on their work and assess themselves. It took about a year, maybe a year and a half, to abandon her top-down approach to teaching and replace it with what she calls “structured chaos.”

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Kathy Schrock

JUNE 13, 2022

I just spent the day exploring Lucidspark , a collaborative whiteboard educators and students can use for many educational activities and assessments! MIND MAPS CONCEPT MAPS K-W-L CHARTS TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES CLASSIFICATION PROJECT PLANNING MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS STICKY NOTES (great for EdCamps, too!)

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Look at EdCamp. It trickles into how we do everything, whether that is assessment practices, leadership, professional learning, how we use technology, and so many other areas, but ultimately in teaching and learning. That being said, there are many ways that educators are innovative without using technology.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. All You Need to Know to Prepare for the Trainer Skills Assessment and Application! Pam is a lifelong learner who loves to read professional development books, especially books from Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 27, 2017

This was all good until I realized that I could use my new skill learned at the San Diego EdCamp (thanks, Kyra Bowers !) I never feel like I have to assess every student during every discussion/lesson. Having my Google Form pulled up on a tablet is much cooler!

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wwwatanabe

JULY 3, 2012

Mary Beth Hertz : Her idea of EdCamp , which was an unconference based on collaboration, sounded fabulous! It happens by caring, planning, & assessing. Steven Anderson : I really liked his idea of using Edmodo and Twitter to connect with his new teachers and help them with the tools they needed and used in the classroom.

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MSEDTechie

MAY 23, 2015

Dive Deep into Digital Assessments What creative measures do you use to assess students through digital media? I give some suggestions for formative assessments here , like Kahoot and EdPuzzle. Attending conferences , edcamps , and playdates are great ways to make lifelong friends, and connections in your local community.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 4, 2017

Other books were pursued to fill a particular need, such as inspiring learning spaces, assessment that matters, or classroom management in the digital age. EdTechTeam Press was also launched in 2016, with a goal of capturing the stories of EdTechTeam’s most inspiring speakers - and sharing their expertise with more educators around the world.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Additionally, by embedding formative assessment checks throughout the video and analyzing real time data based on student response, teachers can provide precise intervention or enrichment along with timely and specific feedback. Natalie is involved in EDCampNJ , EDCamp Jersey Shore , EDCamp Leadership , NJ/PA ECET2 , and NJASCD.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

The plan spotlights other Educator Innovator partners like the National Writing Project , EdCamp , Connected Educator Month , P2PU , the Future Ready Schools Initiative , the YOUmedia Learning Lab Network , and the National Park Service who are all using technology to narrow the digital-use divide.

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MindShift

DECEMBER 4, 2017

When Sean Crevier accidentally wandered into the room where educators at a Milwaukee Edcamp were discussing 20 percent time projects, also known as Genius Hour , he stayed only out of politeness. ASSESSMENT. Crevier believes that should extend to assessment or else the whole endeavor rings false.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom. From polls to digital tools, the articles, resources, and videos can help reshape or clarify the role technology plays in everyday assessment. Visit the standards.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom. From polls to digital tools, the articles, resources, and videos can help reshape or clarify the role technology plays in everyday assessment. Visit the standards.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

I attended the Edcamp session and watched as attendees unhooked chairs and created discussion circles and then proceeded to generate discussion topics and hold discussions around topics of their choice.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

Area 2 explores the world of assessment, and overall deals with the question ‘Are our assessments effective?’. which are easier with digital tools such as Google Forms, Quizlet, and other survey-generating software) Ultimately, for myself, the reflection on assessments we give iaan critical takeaway.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2015

I was thrilled to see a session on EdCamps offered this year, and many others on differentiated and personalized professional development. I enjoyed hearing sessions from Steven Anderson and Joe Mazza about using tech and social media to share the great work that’s happening in schools. 6) The effect of relationships on motivation.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

The plan spotlights other Educator Innovator partners like the National Writing Project , EdCamp , Connected Educator Month , P2PU , the Future Ready Schools Initiative , the YOUmedia Learning Lab Network , and the National Park Service who are all using technology to narrow the digital-use divide.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

Self-Assessment. I have collected and developed resources on both “how” to create a digital portfolio, and the power of learning through this type of self-assessment. Putting an emphasis on this type of self-assessment is not only beneficial to the individual learner, but when shared openly, can help drive change. Reflection.

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