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Lisa and I were lucky to connect during EdCamp Philly this past Spring! Check out Lisa''s Animoto video on EdmodoCon 2013 EdmodoCon. edcamp #edtech edmodo edmodocon teaching technology Guest post #6 is submitted by Lisa Butler, a middle school Spanish and Social Studies teacher in Hershey, PA. Lisa has been using Edmodo for 2.5 MORE
Encourage colleagues to attend and participate in Edcamps or Twitter chats. I decided to hold back (for now) on a rant that has been brewing for the past two days and instead have decided to take a more constructive approach on my blog. MORE
Our Podstock 2013 Trailer. apps apps for elementary augmented reality Aurasma edcamp EdReach edtech ESSDACK Explain Everything gettingsmart.com mini lesson podstock13 three ring It is hard to believe that we depart on our 963 mile journey to Wichita, Kansas in just 3 days! MORE
Are they going to conferences or Edcamps to expand their horizons or see what conversations teachers are having? In many places, the end of the school year is upon us. MORE
Such examples could be students running their own Twitter chats , or EdCamps led by students for students. Image by marsmet546. Extracted from Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Walkthroughs and observations are part of my weekly job. MORE
The Un-Conference The wait is finally over and Podstock 2013 is FINALLY HERE! 3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp ESSDACK Planets podcast podstock podstock13 three ring We rolled into town yesterday around 4:15 and quickly checked into the Hotel at Waterwalk. MORE
I walked in the door after a 25 1/2 hour trip home from Podstock 2013 just in time to jump into the #educampHome Augmented Reality GHO. 3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp edcamphome edtech Planets MORE
Finally, their voice is never considered through surveys, honest talks, casual hallway conversations, let alone “vote with your feet” systems certain edCamp revolutionaries are instilling. Is this what you think of when you hear the word PD? MORE
3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp edcamphome edtech Planets podcast Techlandia three ring We were very excited to be on Techlandia last night! Check out the podcast to see us talk about augmented reality and how we use Three Ring in our classrooms. MORE
Running an Edcamp in your area? "Alone we are smart but together we are brilliant." October has been declared by the U.S. Department of Education to be Connected Educator Month. MORE
apps for elementary edcamp erin klein Facebook Google Glass Google+ kevin honeycutt PLN social media twitter Ashlee Logan- Our EdTech Rockstar friend from SC! MORE
Between attending FlipCon 2013, EdcampHome, EdmodoCon 2013 , Google Apps Training & TeachMeetNJ, working with the Gobstopper folks, AND having the release of my first ever contribution-to-a-third-party-published-book ( Flipping 2.0 ) AND meeting face to face with some amazing folks from my PLN, I couldn''t have asked for a better summer. edcamp #edtech #flipclass #njed assignments collaboration edcamp edmodo edmodocon MORE
Image credit: [link] Recently, New Milford High School hosted their annual edcamp-like Saturday learning conference called Edscape. The following post appeared on the blog of Robert Dillon. MORE
Yesterday I had the exciting opportunity to participate in the first ever EdCamp to be held online. If you are not familiar with EdCamps, they differ from traditional professional development experiences in that they are organized by the participants on the day of the event. MORE
Best open PD / unconference / webinar series- Edcamp ! It''s Edublog awards time! The 10th Annual Edublog awards are once again a reminder to the districts of the power of the Capitol, and how they must never rebel against their country again. Oh wait, that''s The Hunger Games. They are on my mind this weekend for some reason. 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. MORE
3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp edtech ESSDACK Explain Everything gettingsmart.com mini lesson podstock podstock13 screencasting Techlandia three ring tutorials 383 Shares! How many people can we reach?! Keep sharing, spreading the word, and join the Revolution! MORE
I hadn''t ever been to an EdCamp before, so to attend two in two days was quite amazing. One event was in person, the other was online (a first not only for me, but for edcamps!). So this is Part I: mainly about the resources I gathered at EdCamp Honolulu , October 19, 2013. MORE
Hi Folks- Just wanted to give you an idea of where I will be the next few months: March 23, 2013- EdCamp Access , organizing and facilitating a session or two. Click through to find out more about the EdCamp model and to register. I can attest that I learn a TON from innovative PD events such as EdCamps. March 29, 2013- FREE Webinar for Advance for SLPs and Audiologists. MORE
This is the first EdCamp that has been organized on an online setting. edcamp GHO Google Hangouts PD unconference I just wanted to open up this space to share with everybody some of the sessions I will be moderating in EdCampHome. People from all over the US, and other countries as well, will be able to participate in this unique experience. MORE
Happy New Year ~ from Kleinspiration This year was filled with many joyous moments. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family and caring friends. I''m lucky to have a job that I adore and hobbies that support what I enjoy doing. Thank you all for being so supportive over the year. MORE
2013 Reform Symposium (RSCON) - You couldn''t ask for a better put on event. I love Edcamps and the types of PD that take place there. The Edcamp Wiki Calendar has a listing of all the upcoming camps. Just in the next few weeks there are Edcamps in Chicago, Hawaii (Can I go?), Be sure to check out the calendar for an Edcamp coming soon to you. Can''t get to an Edcamp F2F? Check out Edcamp Online , an all-day virtual Edcamp. Picture it. MORE
Why not attend or host an Edcamp to network with colleagues locally who share your interest in teacher-driven and participatory professional development? You can find links to many Edcamps happening across the country in the Calendar section of Educator Innovator. You can also learn more about the Edcamp movement and upcoming Edcamps by visiting the Edcamp Wiki at [link]. hosted by any organization or anyone : Anyone can host an Edcamp. MORE
apps apps for elementary edcamp edcamphome EdReach edtech Explain Everything parent teacher communication podstock13 three ring www.threering.com Three Ring is a powerful tool that allows teachers to create, and share digital portfolios of the students in their classroom. MORE
As an educator, you can learn and construct knowledge on standards-based grading (see #sbgchat ) for instance, on EdCamps as a learning model (see #edchat ) or on developing a professional learning network (PLN) (see #edtechchat ). MORE
As 2013 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year. 2013 proved to be quite a transformative one. Spring 2013. 2013 began with the honor of being named PAECT ‘s Teacher of the Year in February. End of the School Year/Summer 2013. Fall 2013. MORE
I''ve spent the last several days attending the 2013 ASCD Annual Conference in Chicago. 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. MORE
Too many words come to mind when trying to describe my experience at EdCamp Omaha today, so I thought I would create a Wordle summarizing this amazing day. A HUGE thanks to Josh Allen and Kristina Peters for organizing this wonderful day of learning MORE
Best individual blog - One of the EdCamp Movement''s founders, Kristen Swanson , is in my exclusive Google+ MVP circle. This is a fantastic reflective exercise for me! I had even more fun picking my favorites this year than last. MORE
AR augmented reality augmented reality in education Aurasma Brad Waid Brian Wassom Daqri Daqri edtech Drew Minock edcamp EdReach edtech erin klein Google Glass Planets twitter Two Guys On Monday, July 29th our baby took it''s first step! MORE
Alice Keeler augmented reality Aurasma bay bridge CUE cuerockstar Daqri Daqri edtech edcamp edtech edtech san francisco John Stevens patue PLN remind 101 san francisco social media three ring twitter MORE
As 2013 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year. 2013 proved to be quite a transformative one. Spring 2013. 2013 began with the honor of being named PAECT ‘s Teacher of the Year in February. End of the School Year/Summer 2013. Fall 2013. MORE
I could go on and on about the benefits of attending an Edcamp and how amazing it is to sit in sessions with like minded educators discussing their passions, but I won''t. What I will do is offer you some insight from one of my former high school teachers that attended an Edcamp this Year two of #edcampcentralNE is in the books. Another great day of collaboration, conversations and sharing. MORE
cuerockstar edcamp edcamphome edtechm san francisco remind 101 CUE Rock Star Camp: USS Hornet Classic Rock Event A few weeks ago I was approached with the opportunity to attend a CUE Rock Star Camp event in San Francisco. MORE
Participating or organizing educational Twitter chats , becoming an active part of EdCamps , blogging and consulting cutting-edge edtech blogs are just a few examples of how you can ensure that you are on the right track for growth. Image by Vishal Patel from Flickr. (CC-BY-NC-ND MORE
3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma Daqri Daqri edtech edcamp edtech Explain Everything gettingsmart.com parent teacher communication tutorials We have added a page called "triggers." This page will be devoted to engaging you using the Aurasma application. MORE
edcamp edcamphome GHO Google Hangout on Air This is the opening session about to begin now. Click refresh in your browser if necessary. Enjoy! The session board is beginning to get very much populated. MORE
EdCamp Honolulu Google Games Google+ Hangouts Hawaii Schools of the Future Conference This week in our Tuesday Google Rocks! Hangout On Air we talked about a few Google Games, and debriefed about the Schools of the Future Conference and Ed Camp Honolulu. MORE
A recent and exciting challenge transpired as co-facilitator of the virtual participants in the 2013 Flat Classroom Conference in Yokohama, Japan. And we also organized India''s first edcamp, EdcampMumbai. MORE
We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. MORE
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. MORE
You may have been inspired to begin an EdCamp , undertake a 1:1 initiative, a BYOD system to your district, expand your PLN or whatever it is… make a list of what to do, make a plan and make it public. Photo by Larry S. MORE
edcamp edcamphome GHO Twitter This is a GHO we did at #edcamphome this morning on Twitter and PD. Very interesting discussion that extended to uses in the classroom, best practices, tips on how to get other educators on board, etc. MORE
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. edcamp #edtech edcamp MORE
I attended my first EdCamp, called JEDCampNYNJ and on a Sunday last spring. At EdCamps, this is a given. So what makes a conference a JEDCamp rather than an EDCamp? A JEDCamp is just a Sunday or non Saturday EdCamp for any educators who teach or work or are involved in a significant way (send your kids, are on a board, interested in Jewish Education, etc) in Jewish Day Schools. Edcamp jds JEDcamp professional development MORE
Two Guys and Some iPads
JULY 13, 2013
Our Podstock 2013 Trailer. apps apps for elementary augmented reality Aurasma edcamp EdReach edtech ESSDACK Explain Everything gettingsmart.com mini lesson podstock13 three ring It is hard to believe that we depart on our 963 mile journey to Wichita, Kansas in just 3 days!
Two Guys and Some iPads
JULY 18, 2013
The Un-Conference The wait is finally over and Podstock 2013 is FINALLY HERE! 3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp ESSDACK Planets podcast podstock podstock13 three ring We rolled into town yesterday around 4:15 and quickly checked into the Hotel at Waterwalk.
Kleinspiration
DECEMBER 31, 2013
Happy New Year ~ from Kleinspiration This year was filled with many joyous moments. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family and caring friends. I''m lucky to have a job that I adore and hobbies that support what I enjoy doing. Thank you all for being so supportive over the year.
Two Guys and Some iPads
JULY 5, 2013
3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp edtech ESSDACK Explain Everything gettingsmart.com mini lesson podstock podstock13 screencasting Techlandia three ring tutorials 383 Shares! How many people can we reach?! Keep sharing, spreading the word, and join the Revolution!
Two Guys and Some iPads
JULY 17, 2013
3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma edcamp edcamphome edtech Planets podcast Techlandia three ring We were very excited to be on Techlandia last night! Check out the podcast to see us talk about augmented reality and how we use Three Ring in our classrooms.
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
NOVEMBER 24, 2013
I hadn''t ever been to an EdCamp before, so to attend two in two days was quite amazing. One event was in person, the other was online (a first not only for me, but for edcamps!). So this is Part I: mainly about the resources I gathered at EdCamp Honolulu , October 19, 2013.
Philly Teacher
DECEMBER 31, 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year. 2013 proved to be quite a transformative one. Spring 2013. 2013 began with the honor of being named PAECT ‘s Teacher of the Year in February. End of the School Year/Summer 2013. Fall 2013.
Two Guys and Some iPads
JUNE 11, 2013
apps apps for elementary edcamp edcamphome EdReach edtech Explain Everything parent teacher communication podstock13 three ring www.threering.com Three Ring is a powerful tool that allows teachers to create, and share digital portfolios of the students in their classroom.
Two Guys and Some iPads
AUGUST 13, 2013
AR augmented reality augmented reality in education Aurasma Brad Waid Brian Wassom Daqri Daqri edtech Drew Minock edcamp EdReach edtech erin klein Google Glass Planets twitter Two Guys On Monday, July 29th our baby took it''s first step!
Two Guys and Some iPads
JULY 25, 2013
cuerockstar edcamp edcamphome edtechm san francisco remind 101 CUE Rock Star Camp: USS Hornet Classic Rock Event A few weeks ago I was approached with the opportunity to attend a CUE Rock Star Camp event in San Francisco.
Two Guys and Some iPads
AUGUST 7, 2013
Alice Keeler augmented reality Aurasma bay bridge CUE cuerockstar Daqri Daqri edtech edcamp edtech edtech san francisco John Stevens patue PLN remind 101 san francisco social media three ring twitter
Philly Teacher
DECEMBER 31, 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year. 2013 proved to be quite a transformative one. Spring 2013. 2013 began with the honor of being named PAECT ‘s Teacher of the Year in February. End of the School Year/Summer 2013. Fall 2013.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
AUGUST 27, 2013
Lisa and I were lucky to connect during EdCamp Philly this past Spring! Check out Lisa''s Animoto video on EdmodoCon 2013 EdmodoCon. edcamp #edtech edmodo edmodocon teaching technology Guest post #6 is submitted by Lisa Butler, a middle school Spanish and Social Studies teacher in Hershey, PA. Lisa has been using Edmodo for 2.5
The Web20Classroom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Running an Edcamp in your area? "Alone we are smart but together we are brilliant." October has been declared by the U.S. Department of Education to be Connected Educator Month.
Saving Socrates
AUGUST 14, 2013
I attended my first EdCamp, called JEDCampNYNJ and on a Sunday last spring. At EdCamps, this is a given. So what makes a conference a JEDCamp rather than an EDCamp? A JEDCamp is just a Sunday or non Saturday EdCamp for any educators who teach or work or are involved in a significant way (send your kids, are on a board, interested in Jewish Education, etc) in Jewish Day Schools. Edcamp jds JEDcamp professional development
Two Guys and Some iPads
MAY 25, 2013
3D apps apps for elementary AR augmented reality Aurasma Daqri Daqri edtech edcamp edtech Explain Everything gettingsmart.com parent teacher communication tutorials We have added a page called "triggers." This page will be devoted to engaging you using the Aurasma application.
Educator Innovator
APRIL 19, 2013
Why not attend or host an Edcamp to network with colleagues locally who share your interest in teacher-driven and participatory professional development? You can find links to many Edcamps happening across the country in the Calendar section of Educator Innovator. You can also learn more about the Edcamp movement and upcoming Edcamps by visiting the Edcamp Wiki at [link]. hosted by any organization or anyone : Anyone can host an Edcamp.
Comfortably 2.0
MARCH 23, 2013
Too many words come to mind when trying to describe my experience at EdCamp Omaha today, so I thought I would create a Wordle summarizing this amazing day. A HUGE thanks to Josh Allen and Kristina Peters for organizing this wonderful day of learning
Comfortably 2.0
OCTOBER 15, 2013
I could go on and on about the benefits of attending an Edcamp and how amazing it is to sit in sessions with like minded educators discussing their passions, but I won''t. What I will do is offer you some insight from one of my former high school teachers that attended an Edcamp this Year two of #edcampcentralNE is in the books. Another great day of collaboration, conversations and sharing.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
A recent and exciting challenge transpired as co-facilitator of the virtual participants in the 2013 Flat Classroom Conference in Yokohama, Japan. And we also organized India''s first edcamp, EdcampMumbai.
The Web20Classroom
OCTOBER 9, 2013
2013 Reform Symposium (RSCON) - You couldn''t ask for a better put on event. I love Edcamps and the types of PD that take place there. The Edcamp Wiki Calendar has a listing of all the upcoming camps. Just in the next few weeks there are Edcamps in Chicago, Hawaii (Can I go?), Be sure to check out the calendar for an Edcamp coming soon to you. Can''t get to an Edcamp F2F? Check out Edcamp Online , an all-day virtual Edcamp. Picture it.
The Web20Classroom
JUNE 14, 2013
Are they going to conferences or Edcamps to expand their horizons or see what conversations teachers are having? In many places, the end of the school year is upon us.
Two Guys and Some iPads
JUNE 6, 2013
apps for elementary edcamp erin klein Facebook Google Glass Google+ kevin honeycutt PLN social media twitter Ashlee Logan- Our EdTech Rockstar friend from SC!
SpeechTechie
NOVEMBER 23, 2013
Best open PD / unconference / webinar series- Edcamp ! It''s Edublog awards time! The 10th Annual Edublog awards are once again a reminder to the districts of the power of the Capitol, and how they must never rebel against their country again. Oh wait, that''s The Hunger Games. They are on my mind this weekend for some reason. 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.
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. edcamp #edtech edcamp
The Web20Classroom
MARCH 18, 2013
I''ve spent the last several days attending the 2013 ASCD Annual Conference in Chicago. 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.
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. This is a fantastic reflective exercise for me! I had even more fun picking my favorites this year than last.
EdTechSandyK
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Yesterday I had the exciting opportunity to participate in the first ever EdCamp to be held online. If you are not familiar with EdCamps, they differ from traditional professional development experiences in that they are organized by the participants on the day of the event.
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.
Kairos EdTech
JULY 20, 2013
edcamp edcamphome GHO Google Hangout on Air This is the opening session about to begin now. Click refresh in your browser if necessary. Enjoy! The session board is beginning to get very much populated.
Kairos EdTech
JULY 20, 2013
edcamp edcamphome GHO Twitter This is a GHO we did at #edcamphome this morning on Twitter and PD. Very interesting discussion that extended to uses in the classroom, best practices, tips on how to get other educators on board, etc.
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
OCTOBER 23, 2013
EdCamp Honolulu Google Games Google+ Hangouts Hawaii Schools of the Future Conference This week in our Tuesday Google Rocks! Hangout On Air we talked about a few Google Games, and debriefed about the Schools of the Future Conference and Ed Camp Honolulu.
Kairos EdTech
JULY 20, 2013
This is the first EdCamp that has been organized on an online setting. edcamp GHO Google Hangouts PD unconference I just wanted to open up this space to share with everybody some of the sessions I will be moderating in EdCampHome. People from all over the US, and other countries as well, will be able to participate in this unique experience.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Between attending FlipCon 2013, EdcampHome, EdmodoCon 2013 , Google Apps Training & TeachMeetNJ, working with the Gobstopper folks, AND having the release of my first ever contribution-to-a-third-party-published-book ( Flipping 2.0 ) AND meeting face to face with some amazing folks from my PLN, I couldn''t have asked for a better summer. edcamp #edtech #flipclass #njed assignments collaboration edcamp edmodo edmodocon
Kairos EdTech
JUNE 26, 2013
You may have been inspired to begin an EdCamp , undertake a 1:1 initiative, a BYOD system to your district, expand your PLN or whatever it is… make a list of what to do, make a plan and make it public. Photo by Larry S.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 22, 2013
We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates.
Kairos EdTech
OCTOBER 16, 2013
Such examples could be students running their own Twitter chats , or EdCamps led by students for students. Image by marsmet546. Extracted from Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Walkthroughs and observations are part of my weekly job.
Kairos EdTech
OCTOBER 21, 2013
Finally, their voice is never considered through surveys, honest talks, casual hallway conversations, let alone “vote with your feet” systems certain edCamp revolutionaries are instilling. Is this what you think of when you hear the word PD?
Kairos EdTech
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Participating or organizing educational Twitter chats , becoming an active part of EdCamps , blogging and consulting cutting-edge edtech blogs are just a few examples of how you can ensure that you are on the right track for growth. Image by Vishal Patel from Flickr. (CC-BY-NC-ND
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Encourage colleagues to attend and participate in Edcamps or Twitter chats. I decided to hold back (for now) on a rant that has been brewing for the past two days and instead have decided to take a more constructive approach on my blog.
Kairos EdTech
MAY 17, 2013
As an educator, you can learn and construct knowledge on standards-based grading (see #sbgchat ) for instance, on EdCamps as a learning model (see #edchat ) or on developing a professional learning network (PLN) (see #edtechchat ).
A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Image credit: [link] Recently, New Milford High School hosted their annual edcamp-like Saturday learning conference called Edscape. The following post appeared on the blog of Robert Dillon.
SpeechTechie
MARCH 11, 2013
Hi Folks- Just wanted to give you an idea of where I will be the next few months: March 23, 2013- EdCamp Access , organizing and facilitating a session or two. Click through to find out more about the EdCamp model and to register. I can attest that I learn a TON from innovative PD events such as EdCamps. March 29, 2013- FREE Webinar for Advance for SLPs and Audiologists.
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