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Digital Promise Brings Edcamps Into Its Tent

Edsurge

For years, organizers of “ Edcamps ,” a popular brand of informal professional development gatherings for teachers, received a resource kit sent by their host organization, the Edcamp Foundation. The box included nametags, pens, markers, sticky notes and lanyards—the typical staples for any event. It began with a box.

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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Below are some pathways to consider that are more personal and focus on the unique needs of educators: Personal Learning Network Asynchronous, self-directed opportunities (i.e.,

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10+ Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Over the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

” – Ovid Escape technology, people, and worries Recharge with books- Book chats/studies, audio books, author virtual events, #BookCampPD, @HackMyLearning, @EduMatchBooks, @BurgessDave, @Foundations_inc Podcasts- Dschool.stanford.edu/resources/the-inspiration-walk Edupodcastnetwork.com Twitter.com/search? . “Take rest; a ?eld

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10+ Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Over the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Recharge with books- Book chats/studies, audio books, author virtual events, #BookCampPD, @HackMyLearning, @EduMatchBooks, @BurgessDave, @Foundations_inc. Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags. Facebook groups, pages and live events.

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The Best Feedback a Principal Could Get

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] Recently, New Milford High School hosted their annual edcamp-like Saturday learning conference called Edscape. Leading into this Saturday, I had an opportunity to spend most of Friday in the halls of New Milford with students and staff observing the climate and learning throughout the day.

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How to DIY Your Distance Learning PD

Graphite Blog

So after you've taken a needed respite from distance learning and its immense screen-time demands, consider these tips for engaging in meaningful online DIY professional learning this summer. Check out their calendar to see whether there are any online events being sponsored near you.

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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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