The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

And then also from an elementary standpoint, I had a teacher use it in lieu of … she used to have her students write personal narratives and then they would bind the book together as a classroom set and put it in the library. So that was a great way from an elementary standpoint to use FlipSnack.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

At Mary Williams Elementary , we strive to create a similarly magical feeling. This was the rationale for starting teacher-centered Edcamps during professional development. Lynn Colón is the proud principal of Mary Williams Elementary. I want teachers to know we are part of the same team, with a common purpose. Is it easy?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2017

Listen to Felicia Casto talk about her awesome elementary math classroom. Webb Elementary in Navasota, Texas and works with teachers in her school and educators across the nation on how to best to embrace digital learning across a variety of platforms. The excitement her students have about word problems. The 3×5 card trick.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

She says she loved working in elementary school but the switch to middle school was tough. After years of requests, she received a transfer to an elementary school, where she now teaches second grade. But there’s an acceptance that I don't have the control.”

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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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Saving Socrates

AUGUST 5, 2014

In elementary school, a little more guided. Using hummingbird kit which they had at edcamp in Philly. It is designated space such as a library, or unused locker room they can refurbish. It is so broad and unspecific. In middle school or high school, have tutorials available and have stuff there for them. This is absolutely a question.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Several of the elementary teachers at our school attended and many plan on attending again. On one day in August before the students came, and again in January of this year we set up Edcamp style PD days. On one day in August before the students came, and again in January of this year we set up Edcamp style PD days.

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My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 5, 2014

I was talking with some great teachers at EdCamp Silicon Valley in a session on programming with elementary students. Once you have this sequence you can begin to use the programming language to write the program that will guide the robot through the steps. I am quoting from memory, so Diane if I got that wrong, let me know.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

To Address It: Collaboration took place between the state and school districts, which led to the growth of several large statewide professional learning opportunities—including three successful Google Summits, Wyoming’s first Edcamp, Wyoming Technology and Engagement Curriculum monthly webinars, and a statewide conference.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

Edcamps - unconferences where there aren''t traditional keynote speakers or vendors. Royse City is hosting EdCamp Awesome in Feburary 2014. Ex: Creating elementary student handbook. Notes from a concurrent session at TASA Midwinter 2014. Educators come together to learn about topics they want to on a given day.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Walking into a Merritt Elementary School classroom today, you’ll find students using iPads to figure out math problems and submit their answers, while teachers grade those answers and provide feedback and follow-up support in real-time.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

Dr. Mazza was the Lead Learner at Knapp Elementary School. (He Anytime, Anywhere Learning for All Recognizing organizational hashtags, chats for "credit" Flipped faculty meetings, learning opportunities for students, staff, & community School/District EdCamps & ParentCamps - go to edcamp.wikispaces.com to learn more!

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 17, 2018

I actually bought one for every elementary teacher at our school and for 3of the middle school science teachers. I look for opportunities for my teachers to attend and I serve on organization committees to give more educators these chances- i.e. Edcamp Gigcity. Find sponsors. There are others that are the exact opposite.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 29, 2017

Big news from Wonder Workshop: Challenge Cards- Dash and Dot are some of our favorite robots to introduce robotics to preschool and elementary students. And as I've heard often but don't know who said it, "someone is going to tell your story, shouldn't it be you?"

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Natalie Franzi is part of the Middletown Township Public School leadership team as an Elementary Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction. She has previously taught middle school reading and special education in an inclusive elementary setting. She is also a Student Achievement Partner Core Advocate and Google Educator.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Best individual blog - One of the EdCamp Movement''s founders, Kristen Swanson , is in my exclusive Google+ MVP circle. Here are a few other nomination lists to check out: The ASIDe Blog Borchardt Elementary Library A.T. I had even more fun picking my favorites this year than last. Over two dozen channels covering a variety of topics.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

At Grand Oak Elementary School in Huntersville, NC we have worked hard to create an environment where we are supporting our staff through this transition. Simulate an EdCamp model, focus on more engaging and longer term PD that is more in depth rather than isolated shorter sessions.

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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. The response on Twitter was immediate and positive!

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Adjusting Course

APRIL 1, 2016

Watch for our students next week as they present SpheroExo to teachers at EdCamp Eau Claire! Check out the 5 minute video below and prepare to be amazed at what kids can do. We are so proud of our students and all they are creating, engineering, and achieving.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 8, 2018

Elementary Electives- One day when talking with our school president I said "wouldn't it be awesome if we could do electives with elementary students?" I've gotten involved with the organization of yearly Edcamp Gig City. Innovation is best when it is organic and based on need and passion. And so it began.

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Adam Welcome

MARCH 6, 2016

Jon is Vice-Principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School and his blog is featured on EdWords and BAM Radio! Adam is Principal at Montair Elementary School and co-founder of Kids Deserve It. Here is how they are getting it done: Student Run EdCamps Yes, you read that correctly.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Original Post/ Teaching Channel About the Authors Natalie Franzi is part of the Middletown Township Public School leadership team as an Elementary Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction. She has previously taught middle school reading and special education in an inclusive elementary setting. Follow her on Twitter: @NatalieFranzi.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

We adopted the edcamp "rule of two feet" for this event. I shared that they were welcomed to come and go as they please, that they didn't have to stay for an entire lesson if they wanted to go check out something else.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2015

Amber Teamann wrote a great post summarizing our conversation with administrators and teachers at Magnolia Elementary, the school which won the ASCD Whole Child Vision and Action award: learn how they use “feedforward” instead of “feedback.” ” 3) Nimble grit.

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There is no box

OCTOBER 3, 2015

I was their first full time “IT Guy” And when I say full time, I’m stretching a bit, as I was actually farmed out to one of the feeder elementary schools for 2 days a week. Branching out in to non-tradtional (like edCamps) is better. My first job in education was at a small rural high school district.

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iLearn Technology

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Hundreds of conferences, workshops, MOOCS, edcamps, professional journals, blogs, the list seriously goes on and on. There are a lot of options for professional development. If you’re like me, your inbox and mailbox have a pretty consistent stream of offerings.

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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. PD After Hours Earlier this year, Hackensack Public Schools hosted its first edcamp at Nellie K. Parker Elementary School. Share our story.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

And we also organized India''s first edcamp, EdcampMumbai. Brandon holds degrees from the State University of New York at Fredonia in elementary education, curriculum and instruction, and educational administration. He is a frequent blogger and sought after speaker focusing on school reform, globalization and school innovation.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2016

Actively look for PD that will be meaningful for you, such as free EdCamps in your area , and seek opportunities to learn and connect with other educators whenever you can. A good professional development day should leave you dying to get back to your classroom to try out all those new ideas. It’s really an incredible community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In 2013-2015 he taught 4th and 5th grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at Independence Elementary in Yukon Public Schools in Oklahoma. He is an organizer for Oklahoma EdCamp and the PLAYDATE OKC professional development conferences. He is the Director of Technology for the Casady School in Oklahoma City.

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

The winners of this year’s Harold W McGraw Jr Prize in Education : Dr. Christine Cunningham, Founder and Director of Engineering is Elementary (EiE) at the Museum of Science; Dr. Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College; and Chris Anderson, TED “curator.” Graduate students at American University have voted to unionize.

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