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5 Tips for Planning a Kidcamp, the Student-Driven #Edcamp

Edsurge

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. Share our story.

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How Teachers Can Learn From One Another at Unconferences, Meet-ups and Edcamps

MindShift

One district employee was smiling about how there were elementary and secondary teachers connecting and sharing: “Where else do you see this?” Or if you want go big, you can create a countywide event, complete with a website, advertising and a registration process. PD among the trees. HOW TO DO A SMALL UNCONFERENCE.

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7 Great NonProfits Changing the Face of Professional Learning

Tom Murray

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.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

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.

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Connecting Teaching, Learning, & Leadership

EdTechSandyK

Dr. Mazza was the Lead Learner at Knapp Elementary School. (He Tweeting minutes, notes, inservice learning events with follow-up posts. He got rid of the word principal so kids would understand better that we never stop learning!) Develop core beliefs everyone can agree on for communication. GLASS WALLS > Brick & mortar.

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8 keys to avoiding teacher burnout (part two)

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Actively look for PD that will be meaningful for you, such as free EdCamps in your area , and seek opportunities to learn and connect with other educators whenever you can. Visit my Summer Events page to learn about some online book clubs I’m offering this summer as well as information about joining The 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club.

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Your Guide to Running a School Like Disney World

Edsurge

At Mary Williams Elementary , we strive to create a similarly magical feeling. This was the rationale for starting teacher-centered Edcamps during professional development. During school-wide events, I make it a point to ask them for feedback and how we can improve; I call them quarterly to ask for input. Is it easy?

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