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. Let’s take a look at a few good examples. 5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. For example, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. And then they were able to produce that book and share it with parents, and grandparents, and embed it in their classroom website. Learn how she uses this tool. And, I have seen it used in some really awesome ways.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

Hosted in classrooms, virtual spaces, brick-and-mortar spaces, makerspaces and elsewhere, each program strives to do for educators what educators do for students: instill a sense of wonder, possibility, excitement and ownership. One such event is EdCampPGH —perhaps the ultimate example of peer-led PD.

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The Jose Vilson

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When I was a full-time classroom teacher, I took advantage of the opportunity to learn from and listen to others. Now that I’m no longer in the classroom, I still want to get a sense of how teachers think about learning and sharing their practices. Larger conferences, for example, intend on breadth over depth.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

He is engaging in the classroom, works very hard to meet the needs of all his students and regularly reflects on his teaching to understand his strengths and weaknesses. Edcamps can help fill that void. You can read more about Edcamps and check out the Edcamp calendar to learn when one is taking place near you.

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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. She is someone that sees the value technology can add to the classroom and looks for ways to enhance learning in many different ways. SeeSaw- learn how Leigh Ann is using Seesaw learning journal app in her classroom.

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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. Improving Classroom Discussions by Asking Better Questions. Classroom 2.0

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Edcamps and TeachMeets are another example of how this can happen. We all became apart of the conversation when we did Rocks, Sucks, Not Sure with various topics in student research like Term Papers or Online Citation Makers or the use of Wikipedia in the classroom. We all have something to add to the conversation.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Let us face it, these motivational tricks also work well in the classroom to motivate students to learn. Using broad brush strokes, professional development could be an online course, Edcamp Conference, graduate course or by simply working with an Instructional Coach on a lesson. What is professional development?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Let us face it, these motivational tricks also work well in the classroom to motivate students to learn. Using broad brush strokes, professional development could be an online course, Edcamp Conference, graduate course or by simply working with an Instructional Coach on a lesson. Professional Development Example Through Badging #1.

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MindShift

JANUARY 3, 2017

So after a colleague she admired and teachers she followed on social media began extolling the learning advantages of letting go of control in the classroom, Riley decided to give it a try. “I She shared her findings at a recent EdCamp gathering in New Jersey. Riley’s students prefer the new classroom environment, she said.

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EdTechnocation.com

JULY 25, 2014

Paper Form While working with a group of teachers last school year on Google Apps for Education in the classroom, one of them came up with the brilliant idea of converting their outdated and difficult to handle Parent Contact Information paper form into a Google Form. Create a new Google Form Make a Copy of my Example to Save You Time!

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 30, 2017

For example, is using a “scantron” to mark multiple choice exams innovative? It is definitely convenient, but does this lead to better learning in the classroom? Look at EdCamp. My belief is that this happens because a lot of technologies that are advertised are deemed innovative, which can be true.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

PottyPD Examples. I also add ideas to a Google Keep note, so I don’t forget what teachers have needed as I help out in classrooms or get information from the district. . Even if you are a classroom teacher, you can use this as a newsletter for your parents. I’m not blaming anyone. I’m guilty of it myself.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

Kristin Harrington, EdTech coach for Flagler County School District in Palm Coast, FL, knows what it’s like to shift from a live, on-site classroom, where she and her learners are always moving and interacting with each, other to sitting in front of a screen teaching students from afar. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What is important is that providing time for personalized professional learning mirrors something that not only will move your organization forward but also create better learning opportunities in classrooms for students to do the same since they will be taught by people who have not only heard about it but have lived and experienced the process.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

For example, is using a “scantron” to mark multiple choice exams innovative? It is convenient, but does this lead to better learning in the classroom? Look at EdCamp. I believe that this happens because some technologies are deemed to be innovative, which can hold some truth. This leads to the next misconception.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

None of these have to do with learning, of course, and inevitably are insufficient to smooth over the challenges that arise as digital tools enter classroom spaces. Independent schools must focus heavily on technology integration support if they expect to see differences in classroom practice.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Additionally, educators and school leaders need further support in identifying the best technology solutions, effectively integrating edtech in the classroom, and ensuring edtech helps, not hinders, the development of social, collaboration and teamwork skills. only to discover that there wasn’t adequate broadband to execute the lesson.

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My Island View

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The best example I can think of is the Edcamp movement. The driving force behind the Edcamp model is the need that educators have to learn more about their profession in a world that is changing more rapidly than the education system can deal with. If change is to last, it requires support from the top leadership.

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wwwatanabe

JULY 3, 2012

Educational Blogging: Flattening Classroom Walls by Linda Yollis and Kathleen Morris I am always inspired and in awe of these two women. Their stellar session was filled with powerful tips, incredible resources , while providing powerful examples of what can evolve out of blogging. What new goals will I set as a result of this week?

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Kathy Schrock

JUNE 13, 2022

However, Lucid for Education is now providing a product to target the interactive educational needs of schools and classrooms with Lucidspark. 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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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 22, 2019

It’s not more or less than a classroom teacher, it’s just different. For example, I try to spend every Friday in classrooms all day regardless of if specific classrooms are scheduled ahead of time. Example, one item in the index is Training, it takes to that section/bookmark.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

To help her students better connect to the material, she also asked them to draw comic strips about microaggressions they faced in their own lives—being left out of a game for not speaking English fluently, for example. The most obvious addition to the plan is its focus on the “digital-use divide.”

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MSEDTechie

MAY 18, 2016

Expand Your Classroom Walls: While you’re lounging by the pool, think about how you can share the awesome things going on in your classroom. How can you expand the four walls of your classroom to develop lifelong learners, producers, and publishers? Not sure where to start? Here are a few tips.

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Adjusting Course

JANUARY 30, 2018

Since we didn't have the luxury of designating an extra classroom as a “MakerSpace” we opted for a mobile-cart model. The LEGO "Build-a-Book" station above is a perfect example of how creativity can make learning more immersive while enriching conversations about literacy. careful when purchasing super-specialized tools.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Create an online space, like a Seesaw class for example, where they can share their learning, ideas and reflections throughout the process. Use this opportunity to discuss learning objectives, challenges and opportunities in the classroom. Begin by exploring what problem they are trying to solve.

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Philly Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

In fact some of it was just plain nonsense (increase the number of students excellent teachers teach, have them lead other teachers in teaching exactly like them in other classrooms to “replicate” good teaching methods). This enhances the gaping holes in our ability to support and set up these students for success.

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Buncee

MARCH 5, 2019

Now, all of my Twitter chat introductions are made with Buncee… I even made Buncee business cards to share at conferences and edcamps! She enjoys connecting with educators through social media, professional organizations, conferences, Twitter chats, and edcamps.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Example: Notice, I didn’t include “and,” not because it is wrong, but to keep it short and simple. Of course, keep this in mind when you assign files in Google Classroom since Google Classroom will name each student’s file the same and append their name to the end of the title. Try Hashtags.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 13, 2017

Even though it is hard to slow down or my schedule is busy, I have found that reading professional development books have challenged me to do more in my classroom, create better learning experiences for students, and grow as a leader. Also, check out Edcamps which are free, participant-driven conferences for professional development.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

To help her students better connect to the material, she also asked them to draw comic strips about microaggressions they faced in their own lives—being left out of a game for not speaking English fluently, for example. The most obvious addition to the plan is its focus on the “digital-use divide.”

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MSEDTechie

MARCH 11, 2016

Some teachers engage in creative learning spaces with makerspaces, some create “classrooms without walls” via social media), and some explore virtual and augmented reality. So, how can you bring innovation into your classroom? Here are some examples. Just take the Biome Charter School (located in St. My opinion is no.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 8, 2016

Last week I enjoyed the great variety of edCamp Global sessions across a variety of platforms–Periscope, Twitter chats, and Google+ Hangouts. from teachers use during handwriting practice, they can listen, an ambient way to bring science into the classroom without devoting specific time. .

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Adam Welcome

MARCH 6, 2016

They didn’t have Genius Hour, 20% time, Chromebooks, Google Apps, Kahoot, iMovie, podcasting or even Flipped Classrooms. Here is how they are getting it done: Student Run EdCamps Yes, you read that correctly. There are places across the country where EdCamps are being run solely by students. And let them create. And fail again.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2015

The most inspiring presentations in that regard for me were from Rafe Esquith , who talked about culture at the classroom level, and Todd Whitaker , who spoke about it at the school level. I was thrilled to see a session on EdCamps offered this year, and many others on differentiated and personalized professional development.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

(ISTE Standards for Educators 2017) Part of using technology in the classroom is both modeling and creating opportunities for ourselves and our students to be a productive part of the digital landscape. It means using myself as an example. One of my pet peeves is when classrooms just digitize what could be done with paper and pencil.

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