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edWeb Supports Edcamp Phoenix

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Edcamps are a great way for educators to meet with peers in their area and share great ideas. edWeb was pleased to be able to support our friends Peggy George and Deirdre Shetler with EdCamp Phoenix. Edcamp Phoenix has come and gone, and what an event it was! Socrative Seminars. Makerspaces. Digital Portfolios.

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Using EDCAMP for Professional Development for All Teachers

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I attended my first EdCamp, called JEDCampNYNJ and on a Sunday last spring. I was fortunate enough to attend incredible sessions and meet some very passionate educators. The connections with educators with expertise in various fields was particularly useful. Educators can choose what to attend when. First, it is free!

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Coming This Summer: Powerful, Peer-Led Professional Development That Won’t Bore

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Perhaps it’s no surprise that the model has gained traction among educators in recent years. Technology and new theories of learning have led to groundbreaking shifts in how we define and support great teaching, with educators themselves leading the charge. And the opportunities for educators don’t stop there.

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A Busy Summer Ahead

ignitionEDU

Here is where you might run into me over the next couple of months: North Alabama Featuring Google for Education – June 2 & 3, Florence, AL (Presenting: Gobs of Goodies from Google; BreakoutEDU). Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Teacher Academy – June 6, Memphis, TN (Attending). If you see me, please say hi.

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Summer PD Feel Overwhelming? An Improviser’s Mindset Can Help You Keep Cool

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With every summer break comes the eight-week-or-so refresh and reset most classroom educators need. A quick tour of the edu-blogosphere reveals numerous reading lists, playlists, conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, retreats and edcamps to engage with over two short months. But we gain nothing without an attempt.

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