Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

What are examples of maker learning projects in my subject area? Where can I learn about what making is from someone who is doing it? As the maker movement continues to expand, more and more educators are asking these questions. Maker Educator Meetups (MEMs) are informal gatherings meant to help build community among educators.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2018

By now you’ve probably heard of edcamps —free, organic, participant-driven, “un-conferences” that empower educators to maximize professional learning experiences and peer networks. PD After Hours Earlier this year, Hackensack Public Schools hosted its first edcamp at Nellie K. Parker Elementary School. and Ozobots.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). The experiences where I had some level of choice were the most meaningful to me and resulted in real changes to my educational practice. Thus, my thinking changed.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

If you’re like most educators, you don’t have the time to waste on unproductive faculty meetings. Want to take it even further with engaging, interactive professional learning community (PLC)-style faculty meetings? You can elevate the motivation and learning to heights that seem unreachable. Edcamp-style faculty meetings!

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TeacherCast

MARCH 25, 2015

In todays podcast, Edcamp Foundation executive director Hadley Ferguson teaches us how to start our very own edcamps in our schools and our communities. Jeff sits down with Hadley Ferguson, the Executive Director of the Edcamp Foundation and Shannon Montague, an edcamp organizer and educator to discuss the edcamp movement.

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The Jose Vilson

MARCH 13, 2024

As Ron Reed mentioned before introducing scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw as the opening speaker, the conference has grown significantly since 2011. Whereas in the beginning, it felt more focused on digital learning and ed-tech, this year felt more like it was a hub for relevant education conversations.

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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. PBS is moving from content provider to a convener,” says Sara Schapiro, vice president of PBS Education. “PBS It’s not like a conference where you need a call for proposals.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 20, 2014

I recently returned from a trip to Los Angeles where I attended the annual ASCD conference. This is one of my favorite conferences of the year because of the diversity of the sessions offered. And this conference was no different. Kristen Swanson (an Edcamp Founder) designed a session that gave the Edcamp experience.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 30, 2012

Edcamp is a great series of free, unconferences for educators. The Edcamp model is unique in that attendees set the agenda the morning of the conference and the sessions are not led by one person, but are rather a collaboration of both the facilitator and attendees. EdCamp is coming back to Connecticut this summer.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The idea of a connected educator is nothing new, but the platforms through which educators can find other educators, share ideas, and learn are growing. With the feel of an in-person conference and the energy of an Edcamp, educators are finding this audio app is a new place to connect with educators from around the world.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

When Digital Promise and EdSurge considered which educator award categories to include in the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Awards , we wanted to highlight five areas where exemplary teachers around the world are using innovative strategies to engage and empower students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

“A key to growing as an educator is to keep company mainly with educators who uplift You, whose presence inspire You and whose dedication drives You.” Now you need to take time for yourself and go on some learning adventures of your own! quarantinegamessorted Tinyurl.com/quarantinegamez Connect with educators online!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

“A key to growing as an educator is to keep company mainly with educators who uplift You, whose presence inspire You and whose dedication drives You.” Now you need to take time for yourself and go on some learning adventures of your own! q=Education%20podcasts&src=typed_query&f=user. q=education.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 18, 2013

I''ve spent the last several days attending the 2013 ASCD Annual Conference in Chicago. Educators from across the country and across the globe gathered to discuss pressing educational issues and talk about how we can all make teaching and learning better for kids, no matter where they are. It was inspiring.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2018

As testing comes to a close, the next big event for educators on the horizon is summer vacation. 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).

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TeacherCast

JULY 5, 2015

When I learned that Mr. Lucas not only had a passion for for Wookies and Ewoks, but also had a passion for education, my admiration for him grew so much that I decided to take my own adventure and follow in his footsteps and such… TeacherCast was conceived. The Edcamp Foundation. Learn How To Launch Your Very Own Podcast!

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

Rigorous and Relevant Adult Learning Fuels Rigorous and Relevant Schools Solving ill-structured problems. Daggett calls “Quadrant D” learning – learning experiences that are both rigorous and relevant. It can be easy to leave a conference with a tote bag full of materials and new jargon, but very little else.

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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. For anyone who has seen me do a presentation at a conference, you may know that I also participate in the conference as well. Larger conferences, for example, intend on breadth over depth.

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Tech Helpful

JANUARY 21, 2018

Year five of Edcamp GigCity is in the books. Things I learned: Oops on the schedule. Being the lead for the last 3 years, I am finally learning how to delegate and trust the team. Sure am thankful for a wonderful group of fellow educators. I love that about our edcamp! The EdCamp philosophy makes people smile.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 9, 2017

I guess I might as well start this series with my soapbox message- the importance that educators continue to be learners and what that looks like in the digital age. Educators: Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 17, 2019

In all the work I have done with countless educators from across the world I believe we can break them down into two groups. Effective Educators are those that have a set of truths that they live by. They know they have limits yet are constantly seeking minute improvements to continue growing themselves as an educator.

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

Technically, if one trusts the etymology, the best way for a teacher to confer with other educators would be an educator conference. Meanwhile, the most enthusiastic listeners whisper to each other, or form mini-groups outside the conference walls, maybe even at a social gathering later that day.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 19, 2012

The Virtual Summer Camp for Teachers provides on-demand, anytime learning for educators. The summer camp is organized by topic areas, which include: Common Core Resources, Essential Apps for Educators, Webinar and Online PD opportunities, Virtual Crafts, and even a mess hall with food and recipe ideas. I''m going. You should be!

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 22, 2015

For me, it’s been an unconferency kinda week–a celebration of the informal, participant-driven learning experiences that have made huge impact on professional learning culture. The EdCamp Foundation announced the gift of a $2 million dollar, no strings attached, Bill and Melinda Gates grant.

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2018

Learning never stops, and neither do events that spark ideas and conversations around the future of teaching and learning. From local Edcamps in your backyard to glitzy conferences dotting the globe, these convenings showcase exciting changes happening in schools and classrooms (and humbling lessons learned along the way).

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. From Episodes 1-5, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Educational Technology Giants such as Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger , Tom Whitby, and Steven Anderson. In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia.

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Saving Socrates

AUGUST 14, 2013

I attended my first EdCamp, called JEDCampNYNJ and on a Sunday last spring. I took off the day from Hebrew school because I thought it was an important learning experience that would be rewarding for both myself and my students. (On I was fortunate enough to attend incredible sessions and meet some very passionate educators.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2017

And what better way to learn, grow and challenge ourselves than at the hundreds of education-themed bacchanals that dot the world? These shows happen across the year and across the world, gathering teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning. Anyone can attend any conference.

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 6, 2016

I am happy to be helping to organize the EdCamp Access unconference this year. EdCampAccess, in the tradition of EdCamps that have taken place around the world, is an unconference devoted to K -12 educators who work with struggling learners. Hope to see some of you there. Information is below!

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 29, 2017

I am happy to be helping to organize the EdCamp Access again unconference this year. EdCampAccess, in the tradition of EdCamps that have taken place around the world, is an unconference devoted to K -12 educators who work with struggling learners. Hope to see some of you there. Information is below!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update June 3rd, 2014 Discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what nobody else has thought. Albert Szent-Gyorgi The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

For those who don''t know, Edcamp is a great series of free, unconferences for educators. The Edcamp model is unique in that attendees set the agenda the morning of the conference and the sessions are not led by one person, but are rather a collaboration of both the facilitator and attendees. I highly recommend Edcamps!

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. This is the second post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

From Episodes 1-5, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Educational Technology Giants such as Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger , Tom Whitby, and Steven Anderson. The conversation suddenly changed from “who do you know in this space” to “why do educators put themselves in certain spaces that limit their exposure and opportunity.”

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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. Here’s why.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. 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. Listen Now.

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