The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

Friday, June 6th at 8am - 3pm in Washington, DC Edcamp US Department of Education: Leading, Learning, Listening , Edcamp US DOE will be an intimate gathering of teacher leaders and policy leaders in order to discuss the most important issues in education. For more information, click here. Self-Publishing an e-Magazine.

Digital Citizenship 46

Digital Citizenship Edcamps Conference Libraries 46

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

It’s no secret that being able to access enterprise applications and other types of software online—in a 24/7/365 environment—beats having to install, maintain, and upgrade individual applications across multiple desktops and laptops.

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Policies Edcamps iPad Software 53

Tech Helpful

MAY 3, 2019

The desire to mend this chasm started working on me thanks to Edcamp Gigcity. I sometimes get jealous of the level of support Greg Bagby gets from software companies due to the funding of those initiatives by his county. For instance, I stand amazed at what private schools can do with so little money."

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Edcamps Conference Chromebook Software 67

My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 27, 2018

Look for Edcamps 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. Please set aside a small fund each year to help sponsor food at an event for teachers, but more than that go to an Edcamp.

EdTech 40

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Teachers are hungry for collaborative learning experiences as evidenced by the growth of Edcamps , and they need more opportunities to reflect on their practice, especially as it relates to the use of technology in the classroom.

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EdTech Education Edcamps Common Core 60

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Schools often purchase software, computer devices, and technology-based learning systems because they are effective marketing tools for recruitment, or because they want to keep pace with the digital investments of rival institutions, or simply because they fear appearing outdated.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I offer help in my community through edcamps and technology conferences. I often will choose software that works with Google because I know my students can sign in through their accounts. I share my own failures and successes on my blog for anyone to see. I use the hashtag #CHAedu to share thoughts with local Chattanoogan educators.

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Digital Citizenship Education Student Data Privacy Social Media 44

EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

which are easier with digital tools such as Google Forms, Quizlet, and other survey-generating software) Ultimately, for myself, the reflection on assessments we give iaan critical takeaway. And yes, there is work involved, but with rewards that will benefit everyone involved. Hurley also discusses his past strategies of using pre-tests.

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Assessment Strategy Edcamps Google 41

There is no box

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Branching out in to non-tradtional (like edCamps) is better. The high school district was fortunate enough to recognize that to make forward progress with technology, they had to make a change. For small school districts, the key to growing edtech adoption in classrooms is making connections.

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EdTech E-rate Google Company 40

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

At an EdCamp, unconference-like event early this year in my school district, teachers expressed interest in having a conversation about equity of access. Or teachers are allowed some lab time but no access to software or internet. They also showed important agency for their learning by approaching me for an interview.

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Accessibility Edcamps Training iPad 37

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

At an EdCamp, unconference-like event early this year in my school district, teachers expressed interest in having a conversation about equity of access. Or teachers are allowed some lab time but no access to software or internet. They also showed important agency for their learning by approaching me for an interview.

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Accessibility Edcamps Training iPad 36

Tech Helpful

MAY 6, 2016

This hit me at an Edcamp last year when topics of discussion were listed on the board and hands went up all over the room asking things like "what's a makerspace?", "what's augmented reality?", "what does PBL stand for?" I do believe pedagogy trumps technology every day of the week and that technology should never lead instruction.

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Blended Learning Future Ready Edcamps Assessment 44

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

Via CMX : “ How Edcamp Scaled Up 1,500 Community Events Connecting Educators All Over the World.” ” “Mixing Automation and a Human Touch, New Software Helps Keep Students ‘ On Task ’,” says Edsurge. No mention that Lexia Learning is owned by Rosetta Stone. Very thorough research, gj.

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