This grassroots movement is spreading like wildfire around the United States and is playing a huge role in transforming the way teachers participate in professional development. Edcamp is unlike traditional conferences where a speaker gives an hour long presentation about best practices for teaching, assessment, etc. The goal of these events is to provide an "unconference" environment that encourages participant driven discussions and learning based on teacher's passions and interests throughout the day.
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The next EdCamp in our area will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2013! This event takes place in Hoffman Estates at the Sears Centre Arena from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. We are recruiting as many teachers as we can so invite your teacher friends! Optional transportation will be provided by meeting at the admin building and driving together in JTHS suburbans.
Resources:
Here is a Google doc to brainstorm session ideas. If there is a topic you want to learn about add it HERE.
Carpool Sign Up
Transportation will be provided by meeting at the admin building and we will take JTHS suburbans. Sign up on this list if you would like a ride to the event. Thanks!
Sources:
"What is EdCamp? – SimpleK12."SimpleK12. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2013. <http://blog.simplek12.com/education/what-is-edcamp/>.
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