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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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 other day, I was having a planning meeting with a company about a future project. In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

Albert Szent-Gyorgi The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" As we''re arranging for keynotes for upcoming conferences, we''re getting lots of great confirmations. The Future of Museums Conference will feature Elizabeth Merritt and Alex Freeman. Interested in becoming a Learning Revolution Partner?

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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. Meeting and working in small groups can achieve a great deal between teachers.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

He is engaging in the classroom, works very hard to meet the needs of all his students and regularly reflects on his teaching to understand his strengths and weaknesses. Many schools and districts are trying to do the right thing by meeting the needs of as many educators as possible when it comes to professional learning.

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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. If the kids are laying on the rug reading, then why not plop down next to them and have your conference right there?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

We’ve been doing this for seven years now, and it’s been a great opportunity to not only meet people but have people on the show and share their stories. 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?”.

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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. Step 3: Diversify Your Portfolio The other day, I was having a planning meeting with a company about a future project. I didn’t know who these people were are the time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

Come by the PowerSchool booth 2918 to meet me in person. Listen to Terry Freedman talk about how to get the most out of education conferences and ISTE. I am a retired educator in Phoenix AZ and love spending my time supporting teachers with the use of technology in their classrooms. VICKI: The ISTE Conference is here.

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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. Choose a time to meet every week, select a topic of study, do some research, and discuss what you’ve learned. Attend an Educational Conference. Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference. No problem.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 15, 2012

For 6 years educators have been gathering together on this day to write specifically to address technology and leadership. The idea is to share some sort of wisdom, question, knowledge, thoughts or ideas related to technology leadership. These questions are adapted from the Principals Technology Leadership Assessment from Castle.

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Tech Helpful

MAY 3, 2019

One of the things that always bothered me as an educator is how polarized I often felt as a private school educator when I attended conferences. Oftentimes the conferences are sponsored by state education departments and even in the opening sessions I can feel completely confused at the acronyms and current mandates being discussed.

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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. Above all, your professional development program needs to be designed to meet the needs of the district Strategic Plan. What is professional development?

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My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

My building connections no longer served me well enough to meet my needs. Educators would come to these groups to discuss topics that we were all interested in, but were not being discussed in faculty rooms or faculty meetings or not even in the provided Professional Development sessions. My building limited me.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This week’s podcast is brought to you by UNC Chapel Hill’s Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Program, known as the MEITE Program : MEITE is for students pursuing careers in the educational technology industry. And demoralization could be a serious contributing factor.

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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. Training could be in the form of a 1:1 session, group meeting, or online learning module. What is professional development?

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My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

Key factors in adult learning, or the intrinsic motivations for adults to learn are ownership of the learning to meet personal needs and being able to use tomorrow what’s learned today. Conferences vs. Unconferences. This holds true in local, state, regional and national conferences of most education organizations.

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ignitionEDU

MAY 21, 2016

For me, that includes finalizing plans for summer conferences and professional development offerings. However, most of the conferences at which I am presenting involve sessions I’ve done before so they only need a refresh. LSS Technology Session – June 8 (Presenting: Hands on with Google Drawings).

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My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

My building connections no longer served me well enough to meet my needs. Educators would come to these groups to discuss topics that we were all interested in, but were not being discussed in faculty rooms or faculty meetings or not even in the provided Professional Development sessions. My building limited me.

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My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

My building connections no longer served me well enough to meet my needs. Educators would come to these groups to discuss topics that we were all interested in, but were not being discussed in faculty rooms or faculty meetings or not even in the provided Professional Development sessions. My building limited me.

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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. This post was also a guest post for McGraw-Hill Education. So, how do we do this?

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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. So, how do we do this? I would like to offer a few suggestions. If no, then why not?

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 3, 2015

Great group shot of #edcampusdoed w/ @arneduncan pic.twitter.com/oex1G4cNcg — Zac Chase (@MrChase) May 29, 2015 #EdCampUSA On Friday, May 29, I had the privilege to attend #EdCampUSA (aka EdCamp DOED) in Washington D.C. This was no ordinary EdCamp. This EdCamp was held at the U.S. GET YOURSELF TO AN EDCAMP!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Here are some examples of collaborations that we find inspiring: Educators with other educators: The New York City Independent School Technologists group is a long-running community of educators, technology administrators, instructional designers, and curricular leaders who habitually share what they are doing and seeing.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Only an uncomfortable body remains stuck in a chair -- maybe even snoring.” - Harrison Owen, creator of Open Space Tech (OST) and author of Open Space Technology: A Users Guide Owen asks an interesting question for innovative educators to consider. Typically, if someone is bored at a meeting or event, they may be seen as rude.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. The future of tech in schools isn’t suburban or urban. It’s rural.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Providing families with used school-issued Chromebooks, adding access points outside the school buildings, and collaborating with community partners on projects such as youth centers and public libraries are providing students and the entire community with access to technology. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

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RafranzDavis.com

MAY 24, 2015

Don’t make the “fearless-tech” teacher your only go-to for all things technology. What I love most about “edcamps” is that they are 100% driven by the collective knowledge of the group. This is an excellent way to help teachers become more confident leaders which will only further the cause when it comes to technology.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2015

Tuesday, April 14th at 11am 2015 NMC Summer Conference Preview , Join the NMC and our panel of 2015 NMC Summer Conference presenters on Tuesday, April 14th at 8am PT / 10am CT / 11am ET (check for local time). LIVE is an opportunity to gather with other member of the community in regular "live" web meetings.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2017

Arc Capital Development Adam Phyall, Director Technology & Media Services, Newton County School System, Covington GA Oh oh! 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. Is it not meeting the need?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The Alliance for Excellent Education is holding the event to c elebrate effective teaching and learning practices powered by technology as part of Digital Learning Day. Celebrate teachers’ innovations publicly during staff meetings and on the school’s website and social media accounts. Not in D.C.?

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 8, 2018

Reading the book Edupreneur and meeting a few new people at ACSD Empower18, I am ready to take this concept to a bigger level next year by creating opportunities for teachers to submit a proposal for innovation after going through the design thinking process with their idea. I blog my thoughts on a regular basis for all to see.

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Kyle Pace

DECEMBER 12, 2014

We go to edcamps, conferences, webinars, etc. need to keep this in mind when sharing with the intent of moving teachers forward with technology integration. I will tell people this that I’m meeting with or presenting to on whatever the topic may be; especially if our time together is pretty limited.

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MSEDTechie

MARCH 27, 2015

Most districts don’t have funding to send teachers to national conferences, or to host keynote speakers, but instead have found ways to revamp the look of Professional Learning to meet the needs of their staff in non-traditional ways. Edcamps , based on an Unconference model , are free, discussion-based sessions.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Trainer using outdated technology to present, or presenting on a topic that is obsolete and not needed. Meeting this challenge is a huge task. One PL strategy that seems to work well are Edcamps. These are just informal sessions that educators can meet up to talk about whatever they want. based on an unconference model.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

As founding director of CASTLE (the Center for the Advanced Study of Tech­nology Leadership in Education), the nation’s only university center dedicated to the technology needs of school leaders, I have had the good fortune to work with administrators all over the world on digital leadership issues.

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My Island View

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Educators can get PD from in-house programs by consultants or peers, college courses, and conferences. All of this suggests to me that a Power Point presentation delivered by someone who may be lacking knowledge of effective Power Point delivery fails to meet the needs of adult learners.

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