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.

Edcamps 69

Edcamps Twitter How To Common Core 69

Edutopia

JUNE 23, 2015

Photo Credit: Julie Szaj Christopher McGee Edcamps All you need for an Edcamp is building, classroom, and wi-fi, access -- and educators excited about showing up to create their own personal learning agenda.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Personalized Learning Accessibility Classroom 40

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2018

Learning never stops, and neither do events that spark ideas and conversations around the future of teaching and learning. 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).

Edcamps 108

Edcamps Technology Conference Education 108

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

“A key to growing as an educator is to keep company mainly with educators who uplift You, whose presence inspire You and whose dedication drives You.” Now you need to take time for yourself and go on some learning adventures of your own! quarantinegamessorted Tinyurl.com/quarantinegamez Connect with educators online!

MOOC 211

MOOC Edcamps Facebook Conference 211

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

“A key to growing as an educator is to keep company mainly with educators who uplift You, whose presence inspire You and whose dedication drives You.” Now you need to take time for yourself and go on some learning adventures of your own! q=Education%20podcasts&src=typed_query&f=user. q=education.

MOOC 195

MOOC Edcamps Facebook Conference 195

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. Something has to give though.

Edcamps 347

Edcamps Common Core Personal Learning Network Training 347

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

This is a contribution to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for Education Top Global Teacher Blogger’s Column. Perhaps if we understand these, we can work together to improve just-in-time learning strategies for teachers. ” Education does have “instructional coaches.” Let’s learn. It is free.

Edcamps 334

Edcamps Game-Based Learning Conference Video 334

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. I am thankful for a curriculum coordinator that I work well with.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Learning Groups Assessment 40

The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

This happens to educators more often that we can count. Many schools and districts are trying to do the right thing by meeting the needs of as many educators as possible when it comes to professional learning. Often we talk about the need for more personalized learning for students. Start with the Teach 100 list.

Edcamps 100

Edcamps Conference Twitter Professional Learning 100

Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. CUE is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1978 with a goal to inspire innovative learners in all disciplines from preschool through college. EdCamp Foundation.

Professional Learning 100

Professional Learning Edcamps Learning Future Ready 100

Tech Helpful

JULY 27, 2016

Yesterday I got back from spending a day and a half at Emory University free of charge thanks to the Gates Foundation and the Edcamp Foundation. Edcamp Organizers Summit was an amazing opportunity for those of us that have been on the planning committees for local Edcamps. Sometimes as educational leaders we get run down.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Conference Professional Learning Personalized Learning 40

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.

Edcamps 218

Edcamps Mobility eBook Meeting 218

Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

So after you've taken a needed respite from distance learning and its immense screen-time demands, consider these tips for engaging in meaningful online DIY professional learning this summer. And a Facebook group you've heard of is full of educators who are, like you, interested in project-based learning.

How To 57

How To Edcamps Learning Conference 57

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 27, 2013

All of them contain nuggets of truth that are worth exploring if you are an educational leader searching for a road map to a more dynamic, connected school, but I think that there is a larger story at New Milford that gets less attention, but most likely is the driving engine of change that allows for excellence on a daily basis.

Edcamps 269

Edcamps Personal Learning Network Conference Twitter 269

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

I will be leading a panel discussion on the 5 teacher trends changing education. Come by the PowerSchool booth 2918 to meet me in person. Listen to Terry Freedman talk about how to get the most out of education conferences and ISTE. LIVE webinars and am an organizer for the K12 Online Conference and EdCamp Phoenix.

Microsoft 391

Microsoft Twitter Edcamps Conference 391

The Web20Classroom

MARCH 22, 2017

Steven Anderson and Shaelynn Farnsworth lay out what Connected Educators do and how it’s a always a work in progress. Educators today can no longer just walk into the classroom, shut their door and teach. In every facet of our practice there are other educators doing amazing things that we can all learn from.

Edcamps 128

Edcamps Twitter Personal Learning Network Facebook 128

MSEDTechie

MAY 17, 2018

For those of us in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, and also new learning. Whether you are attending a conference like ISTE, or creating your own personalized learning experience, utilizing this “break” to explore new tools and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Learning Social Media Conference 40

My Paperless Classroom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

We are so excited to invite you to attend JEDCAMPSFBAY, an edcamp unconference in the San Francisco bay area for Jewish educators. Then you are a Jewish Educator) Need more information? visit our edcamp Wiki page. The people I met at Edcamp have become the active foundation of my Personal Learning network.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Wiki Personal Learning Network Conference 40

My Paperless Classroom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

We are so excited to invite you to attend JEDCAMPSFBAY, an edcamp unconference in the San Francisco bay area for Jewish educators. Then you are a Jewish Educator) Need more information? visit our edcamp Wiki page. The people I met at Edcamp have become the active foundation of my Personal Learning network.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Wiki Personal Learning Network Learning 40

Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Whether it’s through social media, video conferencing, or as a reader and writer in the blogosphere, we don’t have to search anymore to hear the voices of educators. See the calendar for a list of these upcoming events and opportunities that focus specifically on connecting educators while embracing connected learning principles.

Edcamps 36

Edcamps Education Social Media STEM 36

techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

For those of us in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, and also new learning. Whether you are attending a conference like ISTE , or creating your own personalized learning experience, utilizing this “break” to explore new tools and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Learning Social Media Conference 40

MSEDTechie

MAY 18, 2016

For those in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, and also new learning. Whether you are attending a conference like ISTE , or creating your own personalized learning experience, utilizing this “break” to explore new tools and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

Edcamps 40

Edcamps Social Media Personal Learning Network Learning 40

Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Whether it’s through social media, video conferencing, or as a reader and writer in the blogosphere, we don’t have to search anymore to hear the voices of educators. This year’s themes for collectively building activities and learning will include: Making It Count: Integrating Social Learning Into Formal PD.

Edcamps 28

Edcamps Education Social Media STEM 28

edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Flood explained that when students don’t have equal access to devices and high-speed internet, it prevents them from having the same kinds of learning opportunities as their more connected peers. Accelerators and Hurdles. Michael Flood currently serves as Vice President of Strategy at Kajeet.

Edcamps 72

Edcamps Accessibility Advocacy Mobility 72

My Island View

APRIL 20, 2015

If you add a Hashtag, #Edchat for example, the range of your tweet is extended beyond your ten followers to thousands of educators who follow that specific #Edchat hashtag on a search column. After all is said and done, in regard to building a Personal Learning Network, who one follows is much more important than who follows back.

Twitter 48

Twitter Personal Learning Network Edcamps Social Media 48

The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

I received this question and image from David Voves today regarding a passage from “ The Innovator’s Mindset “: “Reading today and with personalized pd, I always question what I have in orange. Classrooms and individual educators should have some of that same opportunity. Wondering if you could give me insight?”

Professional Learning 71

Professional Learning Learning Edcamps Google 71

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit.

EdTech 85

EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation 85

MSEDTechie

MAY 23, 2015

For those in education, summer is a time for relaxation, regrouping, and also new learning. Whether you are attending a conference like ISTE , or creating your own personalized learning experience, utilizing this “break” to explore new technologies and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

Social Media 40

Social Media Edcamps Common Core Learning 40

EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. He is trying to bring Admin, Educators, Parents, Students, Community, & School Board together in a transparent way. Dr. Mazza showed us this video to give an idea of what connected educators can do with Twitter: Twitter in D123 from OLHD123 on Vimeo.

Social Media 92

Social Media Learning Edcamps Policies 92

NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 12, 2018

The many, many years of formal professional development I’ve attended over many, many years in K12 education in no way equals the professional development opportunities I found for myself in the last few years across my online communities of practice and through open structure conferences that offered me choices and flexibility.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Learning Edcamps Twitter 40

MSEDTechie

MARCH 27, 2015

Why have we spent so much time revamping educational programs for students, but we deliver the same old PD for teachers? What about our Digital Age educators? Differentiation and personalized learning opportunities are just as important for teachers--creating empowering learning communities is key.

Gamification 40

Gamification Edcamps Blended Learning Training 40

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

One of the worst experiences is listening to a non-educator telling a teacher what they should and should not do in their classroom. Why is it that we constantly stress the need to differentiate learning for our students, but bundle all teachers into the same learning environment. and no particular order…. So how do you do that?

Gamification 40

Gamification Survey Edcamps Training 40

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

I also have my more immediate, connected family in my school and district with whom I enjoy discussing educational topics face-to-face. In honor of Connected Educator Month, I'd like to introduce you to -- even welcome you into -- my edu-family and help you grow a family tree of your own. So why should we be connected educators?

How To 40

How To Edcamps Edmodo Conference 40

The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

More and more, educators are becoming both consumers and creators of information, which is accelerating the opportunities for our students. Rationale: If we want innovative students, we need to focus on becoming innovative educators. Idea: The idea for this is simple. Opportunities for Innovation. Self-Assessment.

Professional Learning 28

Professional Learning Edcamps Learning Assessment 28

The Principal of Change

MAY 8, 2016

In my workshops, I always encourage people that if the session doesn’t work for them, they are more than welcome to leave (but not in a threatening way, more in the idea of the Edcamp model of “voting with your feet”), or they can work on things that they are interested in learning.

Social Media 28

Social Media Edcamps Google Conference 28

The Principal of Change

APRIL 6, 2015

As someone who is a big believer in creating experiences for educators where they partake in the types of learning that should happen in the classroom, I thought this suggestion made total sense. To be honest with you, professional learning in many cases needs an overhaul. I reflect, therefore I learn. .

Professional Learning 28

Professional Learning Edcamps Learning Assessment 28

The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Create Meaningful Learning Experience for Educators. We often create what we experience, yet there are too many times where we are told what a classroom and learning should look like, as opposed to experiencing it in our classrooms. It is important to provide information and context, but do we make time to dig deep.

Edcamps 28

Edcamps Social Media Professional Learning Technology 28