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The session on grant writing, for example, was a dud because everyone there wanted to learn how to write them and nobody knew where to start. The session on grant writing, for example, promptly disbanded and they each found new groups; the “STEM/STEAM” teacher left and went to a group on “buy-in” that he “absolutely loved.”.
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PottyPD Examples. ” Post your answer to your favorite socialmedia platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. I’m not blaming anyone. I’m guilty of it myself. About Pam Hubler.
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Last year I was at an EdCamp and in a session with about thirty other educators. I can't exactly remember what the session was about, but our conversation turned to socialmedia, access in schools and certain things being blocked. My Principal just says we can't unblock it." So why would everything be blocked?
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I can’t really comprehensively name all of the things that Nikki does, but here are a few: Co-founder of EdCamp Atlanta. Here’s an example. Nikki designed custom Snapchat filters for her library and had students and herself immediately having fun in the library and embracing the power of socialmedia. Get the Book.
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. Example, one item in the index is Training, it takes to that section/bookmark.
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Beginning with a kickoff webinar on October 1 and culminating with Edcamp Online , Educator Innovator’s participation will focus on disseminating resources that highlight the critical importance of interest- and passion-driven work by young people.
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