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EdCampCT Reflections and Resources

Educational Technology Guy

For those who don''t know, Edcamp is a great series of free, unconferences for educators. The Edcamp model is unique in that attendees set the agenda the morning of the conference and the sessions are not led by one person, but are rather a collaboration of both the facilitator and attendees. I highly recommend Edcamps!

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Educators as Empowered Learners

Tech Helpful

I participate in the following ways (please note that none of these options cost me a dime of money)- Edcamp GigCity. This is my fifth year of participating in this edcamp unconference in Chattanooga, TN. This participant directed day allows me to grow contacts outside of my school and learn from others- and edcamps are free.

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About Wanda

ignitionEDU

Wanda Terral is the Director of Technology for the Lakeland School System (TN). A Google Certified Innovator & Trainer, she is known for widely sharing useful resources and lesson ideas on Twitter and Facebook. Wanda is a member of ISTE, TETA, CUE, and TCEA as well being an organizer of EdCamp Memphis.

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Meet Six Educators We All Can Learn From

Digital Promise

Watch how Michael’s students are motivated to do work not just for a grade, but for real-world use: Exemplary educators are sharing their best and most useful resources both online and offline, using avenues like Twitter, EdCamps, and YouTube to share what they’ve learned and created with other educators.

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10 Years and 200 Episodes … What Have I Learned as an Instructional Coach?

TeacherCast

I was just reaching out to random strangers on Twitter to introduce myself and they gave me a chance. In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia. I am blessed to have a fantastic support system at home who understands that TeacherCast is my creative outlet. Step 5: Family First … EdTech Second.

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10 Years and 200 Episodes … What Have I Learned as an Instructional Coach?

TeacherCast

I was just reaching out to random strangers on Twitter to introduce myself and they gave me a chance. In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia. I am blessed to have a fantastic support system at home who understands that TeacherCast is my creative outlet. Seriously … THANK YOU.

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Many Frustrated Teachers Say It’s Not Burnout — It’s Demoralization

Edsurge

But systemic pressures, such as top-down initiatives or punitive evaluation systems, can deplete teacher autonomy. Learn more at ed.unc.edu/meite, on IG @UNCmeite , and Twitter @unc_Meite. Demoralization is systemic—meaning teachers really don’t have control over it.

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