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Edcamp Library Promise Goes Virtual

Digital Promise

We have learned how to leverage technology to establish and maintain relationships with students and colleagues as we navigated the unknown waters of blended and distance learning. The Edcamp model of professional development is unique in that the participants drive the learning.

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How Are Educators Continuing Powerful Professional Learning Online?

Digital Promise

In June, the Edcamp Community joined our Digital Promise family. The Edcamp Community supports educators to organize and participate in participant-driven professional learning designed by and for educators. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edcamps were typically in-person and locally focused. It wasn’t an easy moment.

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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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What kind of PD makes teachers smile? And on Saturday? EDCAMP

Tech Helpful

Year five of Edcamp GigCity is in the books. Being the lead for the last 3 years, I am finally learning how to delegate and trust the team. I love that about our edcamp! Often people are a bit overwhelmed by the "no presenters" and "rule of 2 feet" if it is their first edcamp. The EdCamp philosophy makes people smile.

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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? Tips and Resources.

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10+ Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Over the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Escape technology, people, and worries. Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Tips and Resources.

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50+ Can’t-Miss K-12 Education Technology Events for 2017-2018

Edsurge

How to stay posted on the latest edtech events. To help you plan your upcoming travels, we’ve compiled a shortlist of more than 50 education technology events for the K-12 community happening across the world through June 2018. “It is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. Download the calendar (PDF).