The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

My book, The Relevant Educator ships today. Below is a post (thanks to the most awesome Mark Barnes) about the entire Connected Educator Series from Corwin. Enter Corwin Press and the Connected Educators Series. The Edcamp model connects educators to PD like never before. According to DeWitt, we can.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Clark County Education Association. The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) has launched 10 new micro-credentials housed within four stacks that center in global education, family partnerships, motivating learners, and understanding learners and their diverse needs. 21st Century Learning Through Global Education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2018

By now you’ve probably heard of edcamps —free, organic, participant-driven, “un-conferences” that empower educators to maximize professional learning experiences and peer networks. As a longtime enthusiast, what I love most about the movement is that at its heart it’s all about educators teaching and empowering other educators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2018

The 5 C’s of the awesome math classroom are conjecture, communication, collaboration, chaos (listen to the show and don’t be afraid), and celebration according to 25-year educator Gerald Aungst. Gerald is author of Five Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom and gives us an overview of what makes an incredible math classroom.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Options range from continuing home learning programs full-time, to fully reopening classrooms with or without additional public or outdoor spaces and staggered schedules, to hybrid approaches. Despite the complexities of the moment, educators are creative, resourceful problem-solvers. Most agree there are no failsafe options.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

In future ready schools, technology and digital learning expand access to high-quality, ongoing, job-embedded opportunities for professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

When Digital Promise and EdSurge considered which educator award categories to include in the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Awards , we wanted to highlight five areas where exemplary teachers around the world are using innovative strategies to engage and empower students. Guest co-author Mary Jo Madda is an Associate Editor at EdSurge.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 9, 2013

October marks Connected Educator Month. The idea is to help more educators look beyond the walls of the classroom and look to the brilliance of others to learn from and learn with. Connected Educator Month Events -This month is full of activities put on by many different organizations. Can''t get to an Edcamp F2F?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

This is a contribution to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for Education Top Global Teacher Blogger’s Column. Coming back from GAETC 2015, I realized that I had been to the conference before but my classroom was unchanged. I would steadily learn about those things until I integrated them into my classroom.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The idea of a connected educator is nothing new, but the platforms through which educators can find other educators, share ideas, and learn are growing. With the feel of an in-person conference and the energy of an Edcamp, educators are finding this audio app is a new place to connect with educators from around the world.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 28, 2014

It should be required reading for any educator working with pre-teens or teens. Edcamp USDOE - As someone who has had the honor of attending several Edcamps and the pleasure of being an Edcamp organizer I am super excited about this announcement. You don’t know what an Edcamp is? So that has me thinking.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 17, 2019

In all the work I have done with countless educators from across the world I believe we can break them down into two groups. Effective Educators are those that have a set of truths that they live by. They know they have limits yet are constantly seeking minute improvements to continue growing themselves as an educator.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

I will be leading a panel discussion on the 5 teacher trends changing education. You will also want to come by PowerSchool’s Classroom of the Future in 207A where they will be giving away Apple Watches, Microsoft Surfaces and Amazon Echoes. For those of you not at ISTE check out the Unified Classroom at [link]. Listen Now.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2017

At the end of June a group of passionate, dedicated educators gathered for one of New Jersey’s last EdCamps of the 2017 school year. Some offered contact information about “classroom designers” and school vendors. It behooves us as educators to meet our students where they are. All which came with a hefty price tag.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

EdCamp model - the Edcamp model puts the participants in the driver''s seat for PD (and meetings) and allows for PD to be more meaningful. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Google docs in the classroom Google for Educators google plus professional development'

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

Jeff Bradbury, IT Coach and Podcaster at the Teachercast Network and I talk about education podcasting and how it all works. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 25, 2015

In todays podcast, Edcamp Foundation executive director Hadley Ferguson teaches us how to start our very own edcamps in our schools and our communities. Jeff sits down with Hadley Ferguson, the Executive Director of the Edcamp Foundation and Shannon Montague, an edcamp organizer and educator to discuss the edcamp movement.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 1: Social Chat Platforms Problem One: How do you gather a group of like-minded educators in one place in order to share ideas, when so many miles separate you? Take #CatholicEdChat (geared towards educators in Catholic schools), which I moderate every Saturday. Let’s get into the specifics.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. I have somebody that I’m mentoring right now that is a special education teacher. I’m a special education teacher.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole (education) community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I have also listed some other free events I am going to try to attend that look like great opportunities to meet other passionate educators that do not require ISTE badges.

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TeacherCast

JULY 5, 2015

Lucas not only had a passion for for Wookies and Ewoks, but also had a passion for education, my admiration for him grew so much that I decided to take my own adventure and follow in his footsteps and such… TeacherCast was conceived. The Edcamp Foundation. TeacherCast Appearances by Edutopia and The Edcamp Foundation.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

On December 1st, 2012, educators from NJ and surrounding areas congregated at Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick for EdcampNJ''s free day of professional development. Storytelling in the Classroom Following the rule of two feet, I only caught the last 10 minutes of this session, but I wish I had caught the whole thing.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

The PD centered around how to use clickers in the classroom. When I was in the classroom I was part of a team that helped to decide the direction our PD at the school level would take. The problem is, if the vast majority of educators tried to turn in that time for credits or renewals on their teaching licenses, they would be denied.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

wikispaces.com/ Most teachers and education leaders today agree that our schools need a nudge in the direction of rigor and relevance. This year’s Model Schools Conference is going to be worlds apart from the traditional education conference. Bill Daggett edcamp ICLE Jim Warford Jimmy Casas Makerspace Model Schools Conference'

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2018

From local Edcamps in your backyard to glitzy conferences dotting the globe, these convenings showcase exciting changes happening in schools and classrooms (and humbling lessons learned along the way). And they’re all united around a common interest: exploring how education will evolve in ways that better serve all learners.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 18, 2013

Educators from across the country and across the globe gathered to discuss pressing educational issues and talk about how we can all make teaching and learning better for kids, no matter where they are. I have always been impressed with the caliber of speakers here and the level of educational discussion. It was inspiring.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

I have had the honor and privilege of spending the last week in Doha, Qatar at the World Innovation Summit on Education (WISE) Conference. Global Thinking-While here I have been exposed to so many different parts of the world and heard about how education works (or doesn''t) in all corners of the global. We are all in this together.

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

Technically, if one trusts the etymology, the best way for a teacher to confer with other educators would be an educator conference. If you’re looking for something more formal, the same kind of gathering can take place at a school site, ideally one with Wi-Fi and at least a few accessible classrooms.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

The enthusiasm shared by educators who understand that social media will forever impact their lives and practice is very reminiscent of the vibe expressed by dot-commers two decades ago during the first wave of the Internet boom—this is a very good thing. I’ve served as both a journalist and participant within each movement. Here’s why.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

I hadn''t ever been to an EdCamp before, so to attend two in two days was quite amazing. One event was in person, the other was online (a first not only for me, but for edcamps!). So this is Part I: mainly about the resources I gathered at EdCamp Honolulu , October 19, 2013. Part II will be about EdCamp Online. ?

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 15, 2012

For 6 years educators have been gathering together on this day to write specifically to address technology and leadership. Some classrooms are lucky. Are they going to conferences or Edcamps to expand their horizons or see what conversations teachers are having? Once again, its #LeadershipDay. What should be addressed?

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There is no box

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

The first session revolved around the very real challenges of integrating technology into classroom instruction from the perspective of two willing (but under supported by their district) teachers. Upon returning home, I got to thinking, we should aspire to have edCamps happening on school campuses every day. Commentary edcamp'

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

But she’s probably best known as founder of the Edcamp Foundation, which helps teachers run free, grassroots professional-development workshops. There is something I learned about the power of play when I was an educator and when I was a school leader that has never left me,” says Swanson. Katrina Stevens, a former U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. What are the common mistakes that educators make when they’re trying to use FlipSnack? Mandy: You know, it’s such an easy tool to use that I haven’t seen … I haven’t had an educator come back to me and say,“Ah I hated FlipSnack.

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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.

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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! Building Classroom Community in Middle School.

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Philly Teacher

JUNE 6, 2014

Today was an exciting day for the Edcamp Foundation and for edcampers all over the US. At around 7:00 am, a small group of educators walked across C Street and entered the Department of Education for a day of sharing and learning at Edcamp US DOE.

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