A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Through the use of social media, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” I think the same can be said when it comes to the learners we serve. In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed. Digital communications, online communities, social media, and digital learning environments often serve as connectors for these partnerships.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

It had Dan Callahan on from — at that time, he was kind of working with the EdCamp Foundation and founders, and we just did a show on, “What Is EdCamp?”. Six months later, I got an email from this random person that said, “Hey, I just wanted to let you know… We’re here at EdCamp Buffalo.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

We’re in a situation now that we can jump on social media and share and grow with each other, and my goal is to be able to connect people. This is her fourth year teaching, so it’s all about that relationship that you form and how you can help each other out. Vicki: So all of this is just free and organic, and this is like your hobby.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

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? Potential Solution: While collaborations and connections are formed on Twitter chats, the local EdCamp (essentially a free “unconference”) takes us into Step Two, strengthening these bonds.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

The enthusiasm shared by educators who understand that social media will forever impact their lives and practice is very reminiscent of the vibe expressed by dot-commers two decades ago during the first wave of the Internet boom—this is a very good thing. I’ve served as both a journalist and participant within each movement.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 18, 2013

And during the conference the Executive Director sent his first tweet and talked about the importance of educators to embrace social media to extend their learning. So in the span of 10 minutes we created #EdcampRogue , an impromptu session where we would gather, talk about the Edcamp Model of PD and how educators can get connected.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

Edcamps too, while not brand new, have offered teachers and other educational professionals the opportunity to craft PD that is meaningful to them and really take back their own learning. Social Media. There are sessions to choose from and the only requirement is that you attend a minimum amount of sessions for the day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

LIVE webinars and am an organizer for the K12 Online Conference and EdCamp Phoenix. I have been a professional educator for over 50 years with many roles including principal, teacher, special education director and university preservice teacher education instructor. I co-host the weekly Classroom 2.0 Transcript for this episode.

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

For larger, more efficient unconferences, the Edcamp Foundation has a site full of resources and ideas for anybody who wants to organize their own “Edcamp,” which is simply a well-articulated version of an education unconference. The Edcamp Foundation puts the Rule of Two Feet near the top of their list of tenets.

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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. When it comes to forming a PLN in the 21st century, social media is a must. Organize a Meetup. No time to organize a meetup with strangers? No problem.

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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Reviewer Susie Highley put what she learned in What Connected Educators Do Differently to work in organizing an edcamp and remotely attending ISTE this summer. She highly recommends the book to newly connected and veteran social media users.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Image credit: Rob Rowe We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. We used social media to send out the word. The educators who had connected through social media now had a chance to meet face-to-face and enhance the relationships that they had already started. Truly, being an Edcamp person saved me.

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Saving Socrates

AUGUST 5, 2014

Kevin Jarrett (@kjarrett) spoke about how to run an edcamp at #edcampsteam. https://docs.google.com/document/d/148stWNaJWyjOXQrxCdMFuuhSpx6EC4oeTK88W_FtUrE/edit It isn''t trademarked for an edcamp. Edcamp rules, has to be open to all, at school unconference. This is what an edcamp should be. Then your requirements.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Some nail it like EdCamps and EduCon , and others leave something to be desired. Making social media happen * Lisa Nielsen impressed by all that is going on in the social media kiosk. A conference that gets social media right. It’s a one stop shop for all social media made specifically for events.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

The Edublog awards are an effort to "promote and demonstrate the educational value of social media," particularly as some school districts block blogs and Twitter. Best open PD / unconference / webinar series- Edcamp ! Oh wait, that''s The Hunger Games. They are on my mind this weekend for some reason. Well, that''s it.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware of more organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. EdCamp Foundation. During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Even before her transfer, Romano-Arribito began attending Edcamps , which are impromptu educator conferences that encourage organic discussion. She made new friends on social media and began meeting teachers from across New Jersey for Sunday coffee. Now she believes in the power of surrounding herself with positive people.

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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. But they do not send out student names on social media. pln professional development social media' Online Courses (e.g.

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The Jose Vilson

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This year, it was human-centered education, appropriate given the ascent of artificial intelligence, social media, and deeper polarization. We also have examples of teachers building their professional sustenance in the form of Edcamps, unconferences, and meetups. And for many of us, there’s always EduColor.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

Are they in the social media space I am already in? Look for Edcamps <https://twitter.com/EdcampUSA> and offer support. EDcamps will be happy to hand out information about an app to participants, but companies should not miss out on the rich opportunity to join the education conversation. Chat > Phone.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Though I was a little bummed a few deserving nominees didn''t make it in, it was excellent that the event actually acknowledged SLPs as a standout and active group in the effort that defines the whole purpose of the awards- to acknowledge educators who are sharing through social media and help educators find and follow this content.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

We need to be using social media to tell people about the positive things that are going on in our classrooms and schools! Follow hashtags on Twitter like #txed, #txlege, #digilead, #txidea, #txeduchat edweb.net - Professional social network for the education community - watch their webinars and webcasts live or in recording.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Each year I enjoy the Edublog Awards season, which is ostensibly a competition but really a reminder of the importance of social media in education. In the past few years, quite a few of the SLPs participating in social media have represented in this event, as you can see in last year''s ASHAsphere post.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 15, 2015

How to Be Awesome at #EdCamp Poster | www.ShakeUpLearning.com | #edchat #hackpd #teaching The #EdCamp Revolution is here to stay! Have you attended an EdCamp yet? In case you haven''t been paying attention, the EdCamp movement is changing the way educators connect and learn. What do you love about EdCamp?

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My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

It was considered a social media application for professionals. Edcamps, One-to-One initiatives, Flipped Class, BYOD and connected collaboration were all topics discussed and vetted long before they were even recognized in the brick and mortar world of education. My building limited me.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 3, 2015

How to Maximize the EdCamp Experience (Click to view full size image) 6 Tips to Maximize the EdCamp Experience There are so many wonderful reasons that I love EdCamps! I enjoy both attending EdCamps as a participant, and organizing EdCamps to help other educators discover the power of the unconference! TWEET OFTEN!

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. We used social media to send out the word. The educators who had connected through social media now had a chance to meet face-to-face and enhance the relationships that they had already started. Each Edcamp is organized by educators, for educators.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Edublog Awards were started about 7 years ago to counteract the trend of blocking social media in school districts and celebrate the educational power of these resources. Obviously social media has been transformative for me and my practice and I wanted to participate for that reason again this year.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

That might mean sharing all my notes from the conferences I am lucky to attend in Evernote, to mentoring new teachers who are using social media to connect. Perhaps you''ll attend a conference or Edcamp this year. There are lots of ways I can share more everyday! How can you share more along with me?

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Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

From professional learning modules to social media, opportunities for learning through high quality digital content must be available for both teachers and kids. Social media and technology tools offer global networks of educators looking to connect and grow professionally. No longer should “that doesn’t count” be heard.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 3, 2016

Find or organize an EdCamp. Invest time in social media. Share lessons, images of students engaged in activities to social media. Jennifer Scheffer – JennScheffer.com @JLScheffer. Setting Technology Goals for 2016. Build Your Tech Skills. Attend a conference/unconference. Earn a credential. Certified Trainer.

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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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Tech Helpful

JUNE 29, 2017

Snapping, Gramming, and Scoping Your Way to Engagement- Shaelynn, Steven, and myself Educators Steven Anderson (@web20classroom) and Shaelynn Farnsworth (@shfarnsworth) created an interactive learning opportunity that challenged me in how to reach students, teachers, families, and constituencies with the use of social media.

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EdTechnocation.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

That''s why I help plan Edcamp Honolulu! Hawaii LIVE Hangouts by +Linda Lindsay Any Social Network (Twitter, Google+, Facebook) If you know of any other opportunities, please add them in the comments! Conference Edcamp hangouts online PD Social Media technology Virtual' Because I just love it!

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My Island View

JULY 5, 2017

The Edcamp model of instruction for professional development seems to fit the bill for the needs of both educators and parents. All Edcamp topic sessions are based on conversation and not lecture. This Edcamp model will get parents and educators talking about learning.

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