Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

At Edcamp: Maker Learning , educators from all over the country joined us to discuss the most pressing topics related to designing hands-on learning opportunities. In this post, we share how the learnings from these events have informed our approach to a new professional learning opportunity, the Maker Learning @ Home Cohort. .

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

There are some tools and resources that can be used to change how and when PD and Meetings are held. Google+ Hangouts - use this video conferencing tool to hold virtual meetings and training sessions. Google Docs/Google Drive - use Google Docs for meeting and PD agendas and shared resources.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The do-it-yourself conference is coming to your local public broadcaster, as part of a new venture between the Edcamp Foundation and PBS Education. Between now and May, 10 local PBS affiliates will host a series of specially branded events, called PBS Edcamps, aimed at educators and caregivers of students in Pre-K through third grade.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

Ask any of the thousands of teachers who regularly use Twitter, Pinterest, or Facebook about connected education, and you may get an earful about using digital tools as a means to connect with educators and students worldwide. The Edcamp model connects educators to PD like never before. According to DeWitt, we can.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I think many of us in the connected world have been telling our stories since we signed on to a social media tool. Encourage colleagues to attend and participate in Edcamps or Twitter chats. Image credit: [link] Storytelling is an art, but it does not have to be a painful, arduous, or time consuming task.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2018

Grab Your Tents: Time to Go Ed-Camping Okay, so for most of these edcamp events you probably won’t need a tent, but they are often full of multi-day events (so pack snacks). Both Apple and Microsoft have associates in their store locations to offer free workshops to help educators use their tools.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I have been honored to be a part of the planning process and give input and ideas to the entire team that is working tirelessly to promote various events, tools and resources for educators to use throughout October. Running an Edcamp in your area? What do you need to know about Connected Educator Month? Hosting a Twitter Chat?

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

But creative Nebraska teachers use new tools to conquer that distance to get our professional development. 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? Worth the drive are EdCamps in Kansas City and St. Louis, Montana.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Watch how Michael’s students are motivated to do work not just for a grade, but for real-world use: Exemplary educators are sharing their best and most useful resources both online and offline, using avenues like Twitter, EdCamps, and YouTube to share what they’ve learned and created with other educators.

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techlearning

MARCH 3, 2023

Using an edcamp can be a powerful way to invigorate and engage your teaching staff

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2018

Nikki is the co founder of the first EdCamp Atlanta and has also collaborated in the creation of and moderation of national and global professional development opportunities designed specifically for the unique needs of school librarians, including #TLChat LIVE!

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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

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. Learn more at coolcatteacher.com/guide.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard. Students and teachers have robust and adaptive tools to support learning, teaching, and assessment, ensuring that it is student-centered and emphasizing deep understanding of complex issues. Robust Infrastructure.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 19, 2013

For those of you not familiar with the Edcamp Foundation. About the Edcamp Foundation The Edcamp Foundation is a Delaware non-profit, which was started to promote organic, participant-driven professional development for K-12 educators worldwide. One of the staple features of an Edcamp is the “Web2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

Makerspaces—collaborative, creative spaces chock full of tools and materials for informal creation, invention, and learning—are becoming increasingly popular at forward-thinking schools and libraries. Bill Daggett edcamp ICLE Jim Warford Jimmy Casas Makerspace Model Schools Conference' Hope to see you there!

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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. We can really dive in, spend lots of time talking about the ins and outs of the tool or resource. Now, I love technology.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

By working together, partners form networks that are positioned to design, launch, iterate on, and disseminate breakthrough learning practices and tools. Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are local communities of practice that bring together stakeholders across sectors to support innovative teaching and learning in their region.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Learn how she uses this tool. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. Mandy: So, Flipsnack is one of the lesser known tools that I love to introduce to people because people just take to it and they absolutely love it. From Audio File 182-Mandy-Froelich.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2017

At the end of June a group of passionate, dedicated educators gathered for one of New Jersey’s last EdCamps of the 2017 school year. It’s like fixating on the technology with considering how we can best use these tools. I bounced around a few sessions but settled into one called “Flexible Furniture.”

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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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There is no box

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

To sum that one up; more Pedagogy, less Cool Tools. Upon returning home, I got to thinking, we should aspire to have edCamps happening on school campuses every day. So, have an edCamp every day on your campus. Commentary edcamp' In the staff lounge, in your classroom, post a few topics and get together to discuss.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

The idea of bringing together major players in education to talk, discuss and debate is already happening, just on a smaller scale with events like #Edchat and Edcamps. The philosophy and fundamentals of WISE could be applied anywhere. Teachers sharing what is working, what isn''t and how we can all be better for kids.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

My job is to interview and survey the pioneers, investors and stakeholders who drive technological change, share their stories, and collaborate with very smart people to build and distribute tools that help everyone else get involved. The parallels between the early days of the world wide web and today’s edtech scene are surreal. Participate.

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Edutopia

APRIL 12, 2016

Kristen Swanson Edcamps Edcamps are informal sessions by and for teachers, where anyone can present, and the focus is on collaboration and connections, group expertise, tech tools, and instructional design. Photo credit: via flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2016

Edcamps are a great way for educators to meet with peers in their area and share great ideas. edWeb was pleased to be able to support our friends Peggy George and Deirdre Shetler with EdCamp Phoenix. Edcamp Phoenix has come and gone, and what an event it was! The post edWeb Supports Edcamp Phoenix appeared first on edWeb.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2017

These shows happen across the year and across the world, gathering teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning. There are also recurring events—such as EdCamp and Maker Faire—that take place year-round across the country. How to stay posted on the latest edtech events. Check out our Events board.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 20, 2013

I remember attending my first Edcamp in November and being awed by the session board: its masking taped grid on a cement block school wall and the giant post it notes used for session creation; the organizers on laptops furiously copying the schedule to a Google spreadsheet. edcamp #edtech collaboration edcamp gobstopper Google'

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2018

Collaboration is one of the most valued features of meeting with other teachers, and projects such as EdCamp have demonstrated how successful this informal style of unconference can be in inspiring and enabling teachers. 5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers.

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There is no box

APRIL 20, 2015

That was a big win for me personally because the CUE annual conference can sometimes feel overwhelming with all the tech tools. Attendance at the UnCon wasn’t great but every edcamp (another uncon) I’ve ever attended started small and built over time. I love the edcamp model of unCon.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2017

These shows gather teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning. There are also recurring events—such as EdCamp and Maker Faire—that take place year-round across the country. This is by no means an exhaustive list, so make sure to check out our.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

Many of your favorite tools and products you use have thought-leadership programs that offer all sorts of webinar experiences. Edcamps can help fill that void. You can read more about Edcamps and check out the Edcamp calendar to learn when one is taking place near you. There are so many places to take in a good webinar.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Image credit: Rob Rowe We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. People tweeted about it and around the country and the world; people began to follow #edcamp! The energy in that place gave birth to a movement that has grown in under five years from a single, initial Edcamp to over 600 events around the world.

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Cycles of Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

My top three strategies, ideas, or tools of the week! Student-Driven EdCamps might be an easy way in the door. ​ Looking for a tangible application for leveraging VR in the classroom? Recently our school acquired a classroom set of Google Cardboard VR goggles via a generation donation from an former student.

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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. The organization provides research, models, tools, and professional learning support for districts to implement and scale a blended approach to teaching and learning.

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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. In fact, we’re so inspired that we’ve put together three ways to instantly grow your PLN. Organize a Meetup. No time to organize a meetup with strangers? No problem.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

This was the rationale for starting teacher-centered Edcamps during professional development. But we never expect teachers to all use the same tools, and we never use tech for tech’s sake. I want teachers to know we are part of the same team, with a common purpose. During these sessions, we don't go in with a plan.

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