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. That EdCamp session ended up covering something more important than how many scoop chairs you have in your classroom: finding more meaningful ways to reach our students by being flexible as a teacher.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

When was the last time you walked into a conference without an agenda? For us, it was at EdFoo 2017 , an un-conference of teachers, edtech gurus, funders and others gathered at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters for three days of spontaneous learning. Or, for that matter, without the slightest idea of what you might learn?

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

Teachers in 2017 are more likely to learn from a Twitter chat for education than most “sit and get” professional development sessions hosted by their school or district. Many left the classroom and are now evangelizing the power of social media and education around the world and during conferences like ISTE. Here’s why. Participate.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Using broad brush strokes, professional development could be an online course, Edcamp Conference, graduate course or by simply working with an Instructional Coach on a lesson. What is professional development? Staff members will be encouraged to earn their “High Flyer” badge in each of the C’s during those semesters.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Using broad brush strokes, professional development could be an online course, Edcamp Conference, graduate course or by simply working with an Instructional Coach on a lesson. What is professional development? Step 2: Recognize that Staff Members are Constantly Engaged in Professional Learning. High-Flying through your Curriculum.

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Kyle Pace

DECEMBER 5, 2016

All too often in education – whether that be at a conference, in a professional learning workshop, or even at a faculty meeting, we have become used to one person in the room being the “expert”, or the “Oz” around a particular topic. Have you ever thought about creating edcamp style professional learning opportunities for teachers?

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Kyle Pace

DECEMBER 5, 2016

All too often in education – whether that be at a conference, in a professional learning workshop, or even at a faculty meeting, we have become used to one person in the room being the “expert”, or the “Oz” around a particular topic. Have you ever thought about creating edcamp style professional learning opportunities for teachers?

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2017

App Overkill: Going Beyond the Buzz Words SXSWedu 2017 Panel Jena Draper, CEO, CachOn Inc Carl Hooker, Director of Innovation & Digital Learning, Eanes ISD P.H. In the past finding tools was top down, but teachers are increasingly coming back from conferences or doing their own research and bringing tools back to school with them.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 12, 2016

That alone has helped schools launch Google Sites in K12 schools across the globe, using Sites for e-portfolios, teacher websites, campus websites, edcamp websites, training websites, and much more. Do you want to get your foot in the door as a consultant, trainer, or present at national conferences?

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

ISTE Standards for Educators 2017) Part of using technology in the classroom is both modeling and creating opportunities for ourselves and our students to be a productive part of the digital landscape. I offer help in my community through edcamps and technology conferences. Safe practices.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 4, 2017

Opportunities include online courses for educators to pursue recognition remotely, full day workshops for those who want face-to-face support, and larger conference style events for inspiring communities of professionals. The first of these free events are scheduled March through June in 2017.

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