#edumatch Archive
The mission of EduMatch is to connect educators around the world, along similar topics of interest.
Friday August 5, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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I am looking forward to tomorrow. Another great opportunity to connect and learn.
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Take a moment and tell us where you are from, what you teach and what you are looking forward to with
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Hello Welcome to our Tweet Up. Who do we have with us? Please introduce yourself with your name, location, and role.
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Veronica, HS Eng T & Instructional Coach from NJ. Always something to learn. Discussion leads to deeper understanding
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I'm Allison, a primary teacher from Dallas, TX. I am excited to learn and grow also build my PLN.
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Good evening! I'm so excited for Edcamp tomorrow!
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Hi, Rachelle frm Pittsburgh, teach Span & Fr, learning new
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Robert here from Los Angeles. One more week until I begin year 24 of teaching middle school English!
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Hello from TX! Science teacher. I am looking forward to a day of learning. :)
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Heather 3rd gr T and EdTech Teacher Leader from S Or. Excited to connect and learn with other educators
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I'm Amanda, a third grade teacher from Weatherford, TX
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Welcome Veronica- we are happy to have you with us tonight.
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Dene from the city beautiful. Orlando.
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Nicolette James, Long Island, Instructional Leader ELA, sharing ideas with like-minded educators! Psyched for tomorrow!
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Good evening, I'm Tammy from North Florida. I'm super duper excited for Edcamp Edumatch tomorrow.
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Way to go! That's amazing accomplishment!
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Hi ! Makisha here, pk-6. Tech Integration. Atl, GA
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Welcome Amanda- we are delighted to have you here with us!
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https://t.co/dz0EyvuABI
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Hi, Kristin from St. Augustine, FL. Monday will be my first day as a Digital Classroom Specialist for Flagler County Schools :).
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Woo-Hoo- We meet again- it's been too long my friend!
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High School Teacher Librarian from Bako, CA. Love geeking out and learning with amazing ppl!! https://t.co/P0w0cNSFyt
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Q1. How many have you attended? What have been some of the features that you liked?
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exciting!! Love new beginnings
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We are going to use the Q & A format but feel free to converse on topics as needed Q1 coming up
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Yes, it has. I've been following all your exploits through Facebook. Call me when you visit your mom again.
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Hi Heather. Glad to see your amazing self!!!
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Makisha! It was super great to meet you last week. One of my summer highlights.
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A1. This number 22ish for me o.0 I really liked Sarah's edcamp when it was equal numbers of Parents, teachers, and students
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A1 This will be my first camp of any kind since, um, 1976. Really excited about tomorrow!
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A1: I love edcamps and their freedom to own your learning! I've lost count on how many I've attended!
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A1: I stopped counting last week at 22 edcamps. This will make 23. I love hearing ideas from a variety of people.
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A1: This makes number 4 for me!! https://t.co/nbaolf5VKX
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Q1. How many have you attended? What have been some of the features that you liked?
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A1: Only EdCamps online so far Love the choice and time to get to know others! https://t.co/t2bJBFt9mp
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Q1. How many have you attended? What have been some of the features that you liked?
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A1 Only attended one edcamp.. Mind Blown. Now I think I'm organizing two..gasp. Happy to get in on another one
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my buddy, Matt! So great to see you here!
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A1. Been to several edcamps Enjoy the sharing and ability to choose the topic.
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A1: I've been to 3 edcamps. I love how the conversation can take any turn. Always useful info!
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Good to see you too Love seeing familiar faces!! https://t.co/ZJ3y0Aw58p
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Hi Heather. Glad to see your amazing self!!!
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I have been to 2 in person and 3 virtual. Love the choices for sessions.
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A1: I lost count of my EdCamps but I love the open format and environment the vote with your feet is always a favorite.
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A1: hmmm More than 10, but not sure. I love the anticipation of not knowing what the day will bring.
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A1 This is my 8th have been The choices for
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. WOW! Awesome!! https://t.co/FGcx4xPE6v
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A1: I stopped counting last week at 22 edcamps. This will make 23. I love hearing ideas from a variety of people.
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A1: Best PD for the money hands down!
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A1) I think 3 edcamps. I love the connections and the real-time relevancy!
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A1: About 3. Love the format: Share and Learn
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https://t.co/tkVyGlMGI6
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A1: I've been to two online/Voxer ones and one in my area. I liked the open-ness of it and having other Ts talk about tech
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Q2. What kinds of conversations are you most excited about having tomorrow?
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A1. just for giggles i kinda want a friendly gamification of edcamp attendance, I think & have attended 50+ o.O
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A1 Maybe a dozen? I like how it is participant driven.
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Heidi from Las Vegas, NV and elementary school teacher
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A2: I'm most excited about the conversations I'm not expecting. It's the unknown conversation that is the best.
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A2 I want to learn more about robots!
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Excited for tomorrow's event, but I gotta watch the Olympic opening ceremony. I was supposed to make a Brazilian music lesson...
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A2: The best conversations seem to just "happen" https://t.co/o302A1Zr9K
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Q2. What kinds of conversations are you most excited about having tomorrow?
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A2. Beauty of edcamps is the conversations are relevant and informative. Unexpected is a +
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A2. I really like shared practice which happens in most every session, teachers telling war stories about projects they've done
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HI It has been awesome learning w/you this summer! Looking forward to another awesome virtual edcamp with you!
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A2: I am excited to talk about BreakoutEDU type challenges for the first week of school.
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I'm at a carnival and tweeting on Edumatch. Can't believe it
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A1:7 or 8. Note sure but I knw more than 5.The collaboration piece, listening to others perspective, &we aren't being talked "at"
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A2 Excited about new ideas and new opportunities. The connections give me professional accountability to doing more.
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A1 7 in a year and a half including tomorrow
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Not quite 50 for me, but definitely 30+! 😀
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is fabulous. So many possibilities. Great community of Ts who share.
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A2) makerspace ideas, small group reading/literacy with tech
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A2 new ideas and perspectives on helping Ss creativity,
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A2: Ed Tech Coaching and tech Integration , STEM, PBL, Student Voice
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Super excited to possibly connect with other AP-CSP educators. About to start
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We have had overwhelming support from our sponsors to offer great prizes. You can check them out here https://t.co/xIEuZTm3TI
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Q3. How has connecting with others changed you as an educator?
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A2: learning what others are/will be doing in their classrms, seeing the different directions the conversations take
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Started a digital to prep for the challenge. I got stuck!! I WILL NOT GIVE UP
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Where do I get the graphic to add to profile pic?
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A2 no topic in particular. Just Looking forward to engaging w everyone
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A1: I've attended 2 EdCamps F2F and
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A3: It has given me courage to try "new" things in my classroom. My PLN are amazing support.
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A1.2: I love the conversations and connects that come from EdCamps and how the learning is participant driven.
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Opened new doors, new ideas, gave me a larger perspective, inspired me... https://t.co/dclp078BDA
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Q3. How has connecting with others changed you as an educator?
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A3. Connecting has made a huge impact on me.
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Don't give up! I might have to start one myself!
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Q3: Opportunities to learn, steal ideas, share, and help your students grow
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A3 I have had more professional growth. Expanding your PLN outside your building is powerful
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Wow. I'm challenged. I'm changed. I'm charged. Connection = plugged in = full of life. https://t.co/f1cxbrsMhF
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Q3. How has connecting with others changed you as an educator?
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A2: I forgot to add what an amazing support system my PLN is!! Having similar interests, goals, passions is so powerful!
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A3: Allowed me to see things in different perspectives, challenged me, allowed me to step out of my comfort zone w/supprt
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A3: I have met some of the best people connecting on social media with other educators thanks to
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A2: Don't have a clue....that's the beauty of it. No matter what I participate in, I know the learning will be rich
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A3) Yes, I agree. Courage to just put yourself out there. I know I am not alone :-) https://t.co/5QC4E3Q7wy
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A3: It has given me courage to try "new" things in my classroom. My PLN are amazing support.
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A3: Life long and open to learning all the time
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The next question will come from , who had this great idea of the tweet up in the first place!
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A3 Connecting with a PLN has pushed me so much. I'm usually the one pushing others. Now I have a team of us pushing each other.
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Q3 I implement ideas much more readily. I try new things and will go into uncharted territory bcuz of support
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Yes! "You are not alone, I am here with you..." RIP Michael
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Yes!! has been a blessing for me as well. https://t.co/K0iFso7XHJ
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A3: I have met some of the best people connecting on social media with other educators thanks to
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A3: I have grown so much and come into contact with educators who are as passionate about learning as I am.
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A3: Now some of my best friends are people I connected with online first. We share joys and sorrows.
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A3: Connecting with others has given me not only new ideas, but inspiration to continue moving forward for the benefit of kids.
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Do it!! Then we can share our agony :) May be DMing the creator
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A3: It's given me so many amazing ideas and other educators to collaborate with.
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A3) My PLN keeps me in the loop! I am so grateful for them!! They make me better & push my thinking!
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Wow!! That is truly incredible. https://t.co/ouCnzQREFN
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A3: Now some of my best friends are people I connected with online first. We share joys and sorrows.
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A3 Connecting w/educators from around the world allows me to view current edu trends, form collaborative, supportive relationships
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A3: Introduced many amazing people to my life!
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A3. edcamp takeaways: at least one book rec, love of voxer, learning gho, quizlet live, too many to mention :-)
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Q4: If you could only have one session tomorrow what would you want to learn about and why?
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It has given me perspective. is an awesome group of educators. https://t.co/FRtuoEEbAd
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Q3. How has connecting with others changed you as an educator?
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A3: Connecting with other educators inspires me to always keep learning.
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A3: connecting grows family and community! Pushes you!
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Thank you for listening and for the opportunity to grow as a professional!
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So very true! Many of my dearest friends were met via twitter and/or voxer. https://t.co/Aem24IfKMW
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A3: Now some of my best friends are people I connected with online first. We share joys and sorrows.
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A4: With the choice of only 1 session, I'd want to learn about using tech to connect students w/peers across the globe.
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Uh-Oh . I feel a karaoke moment coming on! LOL
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A4 I want to share ideas about robots. I still think I have a lot to learn.
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A4: I want to learn more about raspberry pi. I want to incorporate it into my classes this year.
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A4: Looking for a diversity & inclusion conversation how might we support an inclusive community given our current state affairs?
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A4 Empowering students to connect globally to make a positive impact locally. https://t.co/90uWpIyEkx
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Q4: If you could only have one session tomorrow what would you want to learn about and why?
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I love meeting my PLN f2f. Awesome to know people before attending edcamps and other PD opportunities.
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A4. would like to learn about student run edcamps, but I think they are pretty rare so not sure what that would look like
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A4: Ugh...I'm too indecisive for this question ;).
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This has such an impact on our students! It is a great conversation to be had.
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A4. Would love to learn more concrete examples of gamification.
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That's a interesting and fun idea!
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A4: Maybe the new ISTE standards!
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this year I am trying to get Ss connected through a place for Ss collab, share w/ other Ss globally
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HA!!! You know it doesn't take much for us...hahaha https://t.co/PMuNd30CM3
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Uh-Oh . I feel a karaoke moment coming on! LOL
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How great for students to collaborate about topics w/peers across the world. Want to use for this...
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A4: Hmmm...only 1? I would say Gamification in the Elementary classroom
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Students running Edcamps for teachers or for themselves? I have lots of Ss help for the one I organize. https://t.co/61u73MWaJ8
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A4. would like to learn about student run edcamps, but I think they are pretty rare so not sure what that would look like
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Thanks for mentioning those I forgot all about the new ISTE standards
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is now trending in USA, ranking 39
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A4 What do other Ts do to reach their most unmotivated, distant, defensive Ss? How do you make miracles w/ kids who need you most?
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Me too! will you let us know about student run edcamps? We want in! https://t.co/ofcfeXIfLH
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A4. would like to learn about student run edcamps, but I think they are pretty rare so not sure what that would look like
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The revised list of challenges (in Google Sheets format) will be tweeted out shortly! Check the hashtag .
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I love that idea!! That would be awesome to talk more about! https://t.co/kuLyxDWsy2
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Students running Edcamps for teachers or for themselves? I have lots of Ss help for the one I organize. https://t.co/61u73MWaJ8
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A4. would like to learn about student run edcamps, but I think they are pretty rare so not sure what that would look like
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has some great educators who are experts on gamification and
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A4: No, not a fan of just one. Can't answer. ❤️❤️💘
