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Lisa and I were lucky to connect during EdCamp Philly this past Spring! 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 years and hosted an EdmodoCon viewing party, and "enjoyed both learning from the passionate speakers and the parallel discussions we had because of the sessions." MORE
Many of those same teachers also invested a lot of time and energy to learning about new ideas and technologies; whether that be attending a conference, edcamp, adding new books to their professional libraries or taking a grad class. We’re quickly approaching that time. MORE
However, with a few exceptions, edtech seems to dominate the teaching videos available on YouTube. The most popular form of the unconference is the Edcamp , but many conferences are scheduling an “unconference” day with this same format. MORE
What are your EdTech Resolutions for 2016? EdSurge Post/List of 2016 EdTech Conferences. Find or organize an EdCamp. What are your EdTech Resolutions for 2016? Download. Listen in a New Window. iTunes. Stitcher. SoundCloud. Leave a Review. Clammr It. MORE
Local IT service companies tend to be business focused, just like school IT shops of old, and are not well versed in the unique edtech challenges facing classrooms today. I recently attended a fist annual edtech summit hosted in a very remote county in northern California (Go Siskiyou!). MORE
I argue that rural states are where edtech companies, investors, and media outlets should be looking to to see truly innovative implementation of technology. To Address It: Collaboration took place between the state and school districts, which led to the growth of several large statewide professional learning opportunities—including three successful Google Summits, Wyoming’s first Edcamp, Wyoming Technology and Engagement Curriculum monthly webinars, and a statewide conference. MORE
You can also visit the list of the Top 50 Must Read Edtech blogs and take a look at the Edublogs Awards Nominated blogs. 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. MORE
edcamp #edtech #flipclass #njed assignments collaboration edcamp edmodo edmodocon This summer has been amazing, revitalizing, evolutionary, and. for my professional development. I could have written 20 posts about the events this summer, but I had no time to write! So, I will just sum it all up here. I''m still having trouble slowing down my brain to get the thoughts on this page. MORE
Everything from Edtech to Teacher Leadership, I usually come away with lots of ideas for going forward or things to think about. The session where this participatory type learning really benefited the attendees was the session about Edcamps. MORE
Here are some tools and tricks Dembo suggested for more engaged PD: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Dembo said he embraces the idea of the un-conference — one version is Edcamp , which he highly recommends for PD. “At At an Edcamp, there’s no agenda set. EdTech will feature articles on breakout sessions and the latest trends from TCEA 2018. Jena Passut is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K–12. MORE
Many of those same teachers also invested a lot of time and energy to learning about new ideas and technologies; whether that be attending a conference, edcamp, adding new books to their professional libraries or taking a grad class. We’re quickly approaching that time. MORE
If you think about the staggering amount of edtech services out there, coupled with the numerous types of devices, it can feel pretty overwhelming to most people. We go to edcamps, conferences, webinars, etc. MORE
Whether it is a national conference in their subject area, an online course in evidence-based instructional practices, a Twitter chat to push back against conventional thinking or a webinar to learn about a specific type of EdTech, they are hungry to learn and know their learning never stops. In all the work I have done with countless educators from across the world I believe we can break them down into two groups. Good Teachers and Great Teachers. What separates the two is effectiveness. MORE
There are a LOT of EdTech events. From EdCamps to state technology conferences to Google summits, there is always something going on! The EdTech community is awesome; caring, sharing, and fun! To help you get started, I created and am now maintaining a calendar of EdTech events in the United States. As a full time technology consultant, I attend a lot of events around the country. Getting connected to this group can take some time. MORE
Keep those eyes peeled at Edcamp-- resources can be found anywhere! How To Run Your Own Edcamp I enjoyed listening to Kevin Jarret and others discuss the structure and design of Edcamps and how to start Edcamps as PD in one''s own school. MORE
Watch for our students next week as they present SpheroExo to teachers at EdCamp Eau Claire! Uncategorized 3D Printing Collaboration EdTech Elementary Greenwood GWgreats Innovation Makerbot Makerspace MakerSpaces Mobile MakerSpaces Robotics Sphero SpheroExo STEAM STEM Wayzata MORE
Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. Look for Edcamps <https://twitter.com/EdcampUSA> and offer support. MORE
Were you at an edcamp? Education Leadership ProfessionalDevelopment edchat edtech education professionaldevelopmentWhat’s your most memorable learning experience? Is it something from a long time ago or did it happen more recently? MORE
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). There are also recurring events—such as EdCamp and Maker Faire—that take place year-round across the country. Here we go again! Learning never stops, and neither do events that spark ideas and conversations around the future of teaching and learning. MORE
This past week I attended a fantastic session at EdCamp Central Jersey by my friend Bruce Reicher (@breicher) about 10 great (and amazing) things that you can do with Google. MORE
EdCamps. Hackathons. Platforms. Startups. Bootcamps. Pitchfests. What binds these and countless other education ideas, events, words and buzzwords together? Why, love, of course. A love for learning, teaching, education, a better tomorrow—and the role that technology could play. To celebrate this most hallowed of Hallmark holidays , we offer this handy list to help you profess and pursue your love for education technology. MORE
That''s why I help plan Edcamp Honolulu! 8-9) Connected Educator Month (October) TeacherCast broadcasts by +Jeffrey Bradbury Check out all the Twitter chats on ChatSalad.com EdTech Mixed Plate LIVE Hangout (shameless plug) Google Rocks! MORE
She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. The post Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I share a lot of information and resources to help educators reach their goals of becoming Google Certified. MORE
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?”. The reason that we’re at EdCamp Buffalo is that I’ve heard your show, and it inspired me to create my own EdCamp. MORE
Edcamps are organic, participant-driven professional learning experiences for educators across the country and worldwide! I would say the key difference between an Edcamp and a typical educational conference is that they are unstructured and the sessions are based on sharing expertise. Here is how my experience of Edcamp went (I live tweeted during the day): What happened at #edcampBKK ? — EDTECH 4 BEGINNERS (@edtechneil) April 1, 2017. MORE
Make this year more than just talking about going to an edcamp. Connected Educator EdTech Education LeadershipSchool has either just started or is getting ready to. What goals have you set for yourself this year? What do you want to “make this year more than” for 2015-2016? MORE
We recently started talking on Twitter about how our kids could collaborate both synchronously and asynchronously, and we were looped in to a conversation about EdCamp Global. — edcamp Global (@edcampGlobal) January 23, 2016. MORE
While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. Additionally, educators and school leaders need further support in identifying the best technology solutions, effectively integrating edtech in the classroom, and ensuring edtech helps, not hinders, the development of social, collaboration and teamwork skills. MORE
Lisa Dabbs, Tanya Avrith, and Erin Klein will be presenting about edtech tools, social media in education, #NTChat, and connected classrooms. Join me Tuesday night, June 28th for fun at Edtech Karaoke. MORE
As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. EdCamp Foundation. MORE
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! Edcamps became so powerful because they recognize and honor the expertise of teachers. Truly, being an Edcamp person saved me. MORE
I’ve just started my first year as an edtech coach at Colegio Inglés. As an edtech coach: 1. However, as an edtech coach I get to reach out to about 390 students. Are you an edtech coach? Image by Vishal Patel from Flickr. (CC-BY-NC-ND CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0) MORE
In 2017, the cluster held site visits to Pascack Valley Regional High School District and Leonia School District, ignite talks, immersive professional development experiences, and an “edcamp” summer program for leaders. MORE
I then spent a very long lunch (we basically had our own session three at the lunch benches) talking about the future of edtech professional development. 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 I just got back from #edCampSV and once again it was a day well spent. MORE
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). If you are looking to dive deep into early education topics this summer, PBS is hosting a free edcamp event in New York City where educators are encouraged to collaborate with other schools and home-based teachers to share practices and develop skills. MORE
Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. Edtech Tool Tuesday Education Gifted Teachers High School Grades 9-12 (Ages 13-18) History and Social Sciences Teachers How to Guides. 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
Were you at an edcamp? Education Leadership ProfessionalDevelopment edchat edtech education professionaldevelopmentWhat’s your most memorable learning experience? Is it something from a long time ago or did it happen more recently? MORE
Many teachers connect this way to learn about the latest in edtech tools, educational ideas and methods in teaching, and joining my fellow Nebraskan teachers for the weekly chat gives me a comfortable hour that flies by and is full of ideas and collaboration. 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. 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
There's a huge gap between what's being designed by edtech companies and what is happening in classrooms and what classrooms need. Closing Thoughts: Consolidation is happening rapidly in the EdTech market. apps edtech sxswedu SXSWedu17 SXSWedu2017 MORE
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 1, 2017
Edcamps are organic, participant-driven professional learning experiences for educators across the country and worldwide! I would say the key difference between an Edcamp and a typical educational conference is that they are unstructured and the sessions are based on sharing expertise. Here is how my experience of Edcamp went (I live tweeted during the day): What happened at #edcampBKK ? — EDTECH 4 BEGINNERS (@edtechneil) April 1, 2017.
There is no box
FEBRUARY 21, 2015
I then spent a very long lunch (we basically had our own session three at the lunch benches) talking about the future of edtech professional development. 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 I just got back from #edCampSV and once again it was a day well spent.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. Edtech Tool Tuesday Education Gifted Teachers High School Grades 9-12 (Ages 13-18) History and Social Sciences Teachers How to Guides.
Educator Innovator
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
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! Edcamps became so powerful because they recognize and honor the expertise of teachers. Truly, being an Edcamp person saved me.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
JANUARY 29, 2016
We recently started talking on Twitter about how our kids could collaborate both synchronously and asynchronously, and we were looped in to a conversation about EdCamp Global. — edcamp Global (@edcampGlobal) January 23, 2016.
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). If you are looking to dive deep into early education topics this summer, PBS is hosting a free edcamp event in New York City where educators are encouraged to collaborate with other schools and home-based teachers to share practices and develop skills.
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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. edcamp #edtech edcamp
Kyle Pace
JULY 30, 2016
Many of those same teachers also invested a lot of time and energy to learning about new ideas and technologies; whether that be attending a conference, edcamp, adding new books to their professional libraries or taking a grad class. We’re quickly approaching that time.
Kyle Pace
JULY 30, 2016
Many of those same teachers also invested a lot of time and energy to learning about new ideas and technologies; whether that be attending a conference, edcamp, adding new books to their professional libraries or taking a grad class. We’re quickly approaching that time.
TeacherCast
JANUARY 3, 2016
What are your EdTech Resolutions for 2016? EdSurge Post/List of 2016 EdTech Conferences. Find or organize an EdCamp. What are your EdTech Resolutions for 2016? Download. Listen in a New Window. iTunes. Stitcher. SoundCloud. Leave a Review. Clammr It.
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.
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The Electric Educator
JANUARY 8, 2015
There are a LOT of EdTech events. From EdCamps to state technology conferences to Google summits, there is always something going on! The EdTech community is awesome; caring, sharing, and fun! To help you get started, I created and am now maintaining a calendar of EdTech events in the United States. As a full time technology consultant, I attend a lot of events around the country. Getting connected to this group can take some time.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 20, 2016
While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. Additionally, educators and school leaders need further support in identifying the best technology solutions, effectively integrating edtech in the classroom, and ensuring edtech helps, not hinders, the development of social, collaboration and teamwork skills.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
AUGUST 27, 2013
Lisa and I were lucky to connect during EdCamp Philly this past Spring! 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 years and hosted an EdmodoCon viewing party, and "enjoyed both learning from the passionate speakers and the parallel discussions we had because of the sessions."
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
OCTOBER 27, 2013
edcamp #edtech #flipclass #njed assignments collaboration edcamp edmodo edmodocon This summer has been amazing, revitalizing, evolutionary, and. for my professional development. I could have written 20 posts about the events this summer, but I had no time to write! So, I will just sum it all up here. I''m still having trouble slowing down my brain to get the thoughts on this page.
Tom Murray
AUGUST 28, 2016
As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. EdCamp Foundation.
There is no box
OCTOBER 3, 2015
Local IT service companies tend to be business focused, just like school IT shops of old, and are not well versed in the unique edtech challenges facing classrooms today. I recently attended a fist annual edtech summit hosted in a very remote county in northern California (Go Siskiyou!).
TeacherCast
JUNE 7, 2015
Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. Look for Edcamps <https://twitter.com/EdcampUSA> and offer support.
Kairos EdTech
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
I’ve just started my first year as an edtech coach at Colegio Inglés. As an edtech coach: 1. However, as an edtech coach I get to reach out to about 390 students. Are you an edtech coach? Image by Vishal Patel from Flickr. (CC-BY-NC-ND CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
EdCamps. Hackathons. Platforms. Startups. Bootcamps. Pitchfests. What binds these and countless other education ideas, events, words and buzzwords together? Why, love, of course. A love for learning, teaching, education, a better tomorrow—and the role that technology could play. To celebrate this most hallowed of Hallmark holidays , we offer this handy list to help you profess and pursue your love for education technology.
Edsurge
AUGUST 29, 2016
I argue that rural states are where edtech companies, investors, and media outlets should be looking to to see truly innovative implementation of technology. To Address It: Collaboration took place between the state and school districts, which led to the growth of several large statewide professional learning opportunities—including three successful Google Summits, Wyoming’s first Edcamp, Wyoming Technology and Engagement Curriculum monthly webinars, and a statewide conference.
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?”. The reason that we’re at EdCamp Buffalo is that I’ve heard your show, and it inspired me to create my own EdCamp.
TeacherCast
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
This past week I attended a fantastic session at EdCamp Central Jersey by my friend Bruce Reicher (@breicher) about 10 great (and amazing) things that you can do with Google.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Keep those eyes peeled at Edcamp-- resources can be found anywhere! How To Run Your Own Edcamp I enjoyed listening to Kevin Jarret and others discuss the structure and design of Edcamps and how to start Edcamps as PD in one''s own school.
EdTechnocation.com
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
That''s why I help plan Edcamp Honolulu! 8-9) Connected Educator Month (October) TeacherCast broadcasts by +Jeffrey Bradbury Check out all the Twitter chats on ChatSalad.com EdTech Mixed Plate LIVE Hangout (shameless plug) Google Rocks!
The Web20Classroom
MARCH 20, 2014
Everything from Edtech to Teacher Leadership, I usually come away with lots of ideas for going forward or things to think about. The session where this participatory type learning really benefited the attendees was the session about Edcamps.
The Web20Classroom
MAY 29, 2016
You can also visit the list of the Top 50 Must Read Edtech blogs and take a look at the Edublogs Awards Nominated blogs. 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.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
In 2017, the cluster held site visits to Pascack Valley Regional High School District and Leonia School District, ignite talks, immersive professional development experiences, and an “edcamp” summer program for leaders.
The Web20Classroom
JANUARY 17, 2019
Whether it is a national conference in their subject area, an online course in evidence-based instructional practices, a Twitter chat to push back against conventional thinking or a webinar to learn about a specific type of EdTech, they are hungry to learn and know their learning never stops. In all the work I have done with countless educators from across the world I believe we can break them down into two groups. Good Teachers and Great Teachers. What separates the two is effectiveness.
Adjusting Course
APRIL 1, 2016
Watch for our students next week as they present SpheroExo to teachers at EdCamp Eau Claire! Uncategorized 3D Printing Collaboration EdTech Elementary Greenwood GWgreats Innovation Makerbot Makerspace MakerSpaces Mobile MakerSpaces Robotics Sphero SpheroExo STEAM STEM Wayzata
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 7, 2017
There's a huge gap between what's being designed by edtech companies and what is happening in classrooms and what classrooms need. Closing Thoughts: Consolidation is happening rapidly in the EdTech market. apps edtech sxswedu SXSWedu17 SXSWedu2017
Kyle Pace
NOVEMBER 21, 2015
Were you at an edcamp? Education Leadership ProfessionalDevelopment edchat edtech education professionaldevelopmentWhat’s your most memorable learning experience? Is it something from a long time ago or did it happen more recently?
Kyle Pace
NOVEMBER 21, 2015
Were you at an edcamp? Education Leadership ProfessionalDevelopment edchat edtech education professionaldevelopmentWhat’s your most memorable learning experience? Is it something from a long time ago or did it happen more recently?
Kyle Pace
AUGUST 31, 2015
Make this year more than just talking about going to an edcamp. Connected Educator EdTech Education LeadershipSchool has either just started or is getting ready to. What goals have you set for yourself this year? What do you want to “make this year more than” for 2015-2016?
Kyle Pace
DECEMBER 12, 2014
If you think about the staggering amount of edtech services out there, coupled with the numerous types of devices, it can feel pretty overwhelming to most people. We go to edcamps, conferences, webinars, etc.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 23, 2016
Lisa Dabbs, Tanya Avrith, and Erin Klein will be presenting about edtech tools, social media in education, #NTChat, and connected classrooms. Join me Tuesday night, June 28th for fun at Edtech Karaoke.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. The post Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I share a lot of information and resources to help educators reach their goals of becoming Google Certified.
The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 20, 2017
However, with a few exceptions, edtech seems to dominate the teaching videos available on YouTube. The most popular form of the unconference is the Edcamp , but many conferences are scheduling an “unconference” day with this same format.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Here are some tools and tricks Dembo suggested for more engaged PD: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Dembo said he embraces the idea of the un-conference — one version is Edcamp , which he highly recommends for PD. “At At an Edcamp, there’s no agenda set. EdTech will feature articles on breakout sessions and the latest trends from TCEA 2018. Jena Passut is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K–12.
Edsurge
JULY 3, 2018
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). There are also recurring events—such as EdCamp and Maker Faire—that take place year-round across the country. Here we go again! Learning never stops, and neither do events that spark ideas and conversations around the future of teaching and learning.
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