Have you ever heard of an EdCamp?
EdCamps are participant-driven, informal learning opportunities for teachers.
In a traditional EdCamp all participants show up in the morning and brainstorm ideas of topics that they would like to know more about. After a list of topics is created, particpants who are well-versed in the proposed areas will volunteer to facilitate each discussion.
From there a schedule is made and particpants attend the sessions of their choice.
EdCamps are free, and we have some great ones in our area:
- EdCamp DuBois - in July @ DuBois Area Middle School
- GCC EdCamp - in April @ Grove City College
- EdCamp Happy Valley - in March @State College Area HS
Our October in-service is a spin-off of this model. We are just crowdsourcing ideas and presenters in advance to create a schedule that will logistically meet our needs.
Dr. Wortman has put the word out for presenters. Click HERE to volunteer your expertise.
Below is a Padlet I have created for everyone to brainstorm ideas of what they would like to learn.
Before you make your "choice", let your "voice" be heard so your needs/curiosities
can be addressed in the session offerings.
Hit the "+" to add an idea.
Give it a "thumbs up" if there is a topic you would like to see on the list of sessions.
Your voice may just inspire someone to lead up a session.
Thank you for your participation in making the October In-Service a meaningful learning opportunity!
Click HERE to open the Padlet in a new Tab.
(all votes and ideas are anonymous)
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