Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

But creative Nebraska teachers use new tools to conquer that distance to get our professional development. The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 2: Edcamps Problem Two: How do you bring educators together for a day of learning that doesn’t cost any money to gather? Worth the drive are EdCamps in Kansas City and St. Louis, Montana.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2017

How to stay posted on the latest edtech events. These shows happen across the year and across the world, gathering teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning. There are also recurring events—such as EdCamp and Maker Faire—that take place year-round across the country.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

My job is to interview and survey the pioneers, investors and stakeholders who drive technological change, share their stories, and collaborate with very smart people to build and distribute tools that help everyone else get involved. The parallels between the early days of the world wide web and today’s edtech scene are surreal.

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There is no box

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

I then spent a very long lunch (we basically had our own session three at the lunch benches) talking about the future of edtech professional development. To sum that one up; more Pedagogy, less Cool Tools. Upon returning home, I got to thinking, we should aspire to have edCamps happening on school campuses every day.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 20, 2013

I remember attending my first Edcamp in November and being awed by the session board: its masking taped grid on a cement block school wall and the giant post it notes used for session creation; the organizers on laptops furiously copying the schedule to a Google spreadsheet. edcamp #edtech collaboration edcamp gobstopper Google'

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. Yes, PLAN on a service call or 2 with any new tool). Strive for zero down time. Be accessible. Chat > Phone. .”

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 3, 2016

What are your EdTech Resolutions for 2016? Perhaps you are looking to go paperless or use a new tool in your classroom. EdSurge Post/List of 2016 EdTech Conferences. Find or organize an EdCamp. What are your EdTech Resolutions for 2016? Perhaps you are looking to go paperless or use a new tool in your classroom.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It seems like every single city we go, there’s an edtech rodeo—and no matter where we go, we’ll find a good show. These shows gather teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning. There are also recurring events—such as EdCamp and Maker Faire—that take place year-round across the country.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

You can also visit the list of the Top 50 Must Read Edtech blogs and take a look at the Edublogs Awards Nominated blogs. Many of your favorite tools and products you use have thought-leadership programs that offer all sorts of webinar experiences. Edcamps can help fill that void. Start with the Teach 100 list.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Try finding an established meetup with BrewCUE , CoffeeCUE , or EdCamp , or even create one in your own area. The Ultimate Networking Tool: Social Media. Justin McKean Justin McKean ( @JMcKeanK12 ) is an EdTech leader and co-host of the Perspectives in Education podcast. Organize a Meetup. No problem. So go get started!

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. Continue Efforts to Improve Connectivity In Schools Just last week, one of my portfolio company founders was excited to pilot a new literacy tool in a school in Richmond, Calif.,

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Image credit: Rob Rowe We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. People tweeted about it and around the country and the world; people began to follow #edcamp! The energy in that place gave birth to a movement that has grown in under five years from a single, initial Edcamp to over 600 events around the world.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 6, 2011

right? :-) I''m really honored to be nominated in the Best EdTech/Resource Sharing Blog Category. Best New Blog- All4mychild and Speech Room News Best EdTech/Resource Sharing Blog- Cindy L Meester and I are in there! Thanks a lot to Tanya Coyle of Lexical Linguist and Twitter Dagobah, Heidi Kay of PediaStaff, Chris Bugaj of A.T.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 17, 2018

There are ways you can introduce new concepts and tools cheaply or free. What I love about this program is that it isn't Google showing the teachers the tool. as an instructional technologist I am out $45 bucks and every educator in the building has a chance to see how this tool might enhance their curriculum. So what do I do?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

That title belongs to Kristen Swanson, whose job is to develop trainings for its employees and to help explain the messaging tool to customers around the globe. Before she landed at Slack, Swanson was already a well-known figure in edtech. These days, it involves spending time thinking about Choose Your Own Adventure books.

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Kyle Pace

JULY 30, 2016

Many of those same teachers also invested a lot of time and energy to learning about new ideas and technologies; whether that be attending a conference, edcamp, adding new books to their professional libraries or taking a grad class. We always have new tools, new devices, this movement, and that movement.

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Kyle Pace

JULY 30, 2016

Many of those same teachers also invested a lot of time and energy to learning about new ideas and technologies; whether that be attending a conference, edcamp, adding new books to their professional libraries or taking a grad class. We always have new tools, new devices, this movement, and that movement.

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My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 27, 2018

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. Yes, PLAN on a service call or 2 with any new tool). Look for Edcamps and offer support. Strive for zero downtime.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

You have taken control of your own learning You have made the decision to be a public learner, swimming through social media waters using tools like Twitter, Google+, Linked In, blogs, etc. How much time does edtech leadership spend gaining perspective? Tools to ensure only student and parent access? - Online Courses (e.g.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. People tweeted about it and around the country and the world; people began to follow #edcamp! The energy in that place gave birth to a movement that has grown in under five years from a single, initial Edcamp to over 600 events around the world. Image credit: Rob Rowe.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 29, 2016

We recently started talking on Twitter about how our kids could collaborate both synchronously and asynchronously, and we were looped in to a conversation about EdCamp Global. — edcamp Global (@edcampGlobal) January 23, 2016. I wish I had clued in to EdCamp Global sooner because it was an amazing opportunity.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

The Edcamp model is a great way to offer teachers more ways to connect and learn together with very little planning. If you aren’t familiar with the Edcamp model, visit this page to learn more. We have many programs to help your teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate Google tools and the entire G Suite in the classroom.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

It is tough to make a list like this because I wish I could nominate everyone for everything, but here goes: Best individual blog- iLearn Technology ''s focus on edtech interactives and webtools for general educators consistently highlights resources that SLPs can put to use. How lucky am I to get to actually work with Karen in my district??

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

It also has its challenges: lots of screen and seat time; virtual tools that might not fully engage learners; and programs that may not be a good fit with the curriculum. Harrington shared several digital tools she uses to boost virtual learning, with a focus on STEM activities that also get at-home students out of their seats.

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EdTechnocation.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The Online Summit used Google''s Hangouts On Air , which is a very popular videoconferencing tool, which allows for live events, but also records straight to Youtube. That''s why I help plan Edcamp Honolulu! Conference Edcamp hangouts online PD Social Media technology Virtual' Because I just love it!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The Edcamp movement is another example of educators organizing themselves for the simple purpose of sharing practices, successes, and miscues. Edcamp events are free, generally locally organized “unconference” meetings where the agenda is decided by those in attendance. The first iPad was released in April 2010.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

EdCamp : The first EdCamp was hosted in 2010 in Philadelphia, and since then it has expanded into decentralized community, hosting events called "un-conferences." Google educator groups: Educators from across the globe connect due to their reliance on -- and enthusiasm for -- Google's education tools.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I love the flexibility of the tool. I use the shape tools in Google Drawings A LOT! Wakelet is an amazing curation tool. As a Google Certified Trainer, Pam supports teachers by providing frequent professional development on how to integrate GSuite tools into their daily routines. Step 1: Open Google Drawings.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2017

Freemium apps account for over 80% of apps and tools in schools today. In the past finding tools was top down, but teachers are increasingly coming back from conferences or doing their own research and bringing tools back to school with them. Teachers need to know the value-add of the tool if you want it to be adopted.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

Many of them have been able to get by with the knowledge they had of basic email and word processing tools they had access to on their desktop computers but never had a reason to explore new tools. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. Working remotely forced them to learn very quickly!

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A great PD tool on a variety of topics. A great place to learn new EdTech tools, and to build your PLN (Personal Learning Network)! tools in the classroom and much more. Great stuff! This work builds community through support.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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. To earn a badge, a teacher will find a tool or application of interest and enter the online learning portal for that tool. What are digital badges?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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. To earn a badge, a teacher will find a tool or application of interest and enter the online learning portal for that tool. What are digital badges?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

Google Meet has become a much more robust video conferencing tool, but there is so much you don’t know. Over the last couple of years, Google has added some great improvements to this video conferencing tool. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. Google Meet is all grown up! Self-paced.

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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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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 22, 2019

Google tools help support teachers and students in many different ways. The purpose of this post is to give coaches some ideas and tools to manage your time and energy. . I’m tying her planning strategy with GSuite tools for the purpose of increasing our productivity. This strategy has worked well for me so far.

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