#EdCampIL16 Archive
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Saturday September 17, 2016
Heading to at Palatine H.S. Can't wait!
Made it to and excited for a day of learning and starring with a great group of educators.
Have not spotted at yet but I am sure I will soon.
is ready to rock here at at PALATINE HIGH SCHOOL!
Excited and a little nervous for my first today.
Excited to start with Then football at Northwestern. Good day ahead.
Looking forward to learning new ideas to bring back to my classroom today at with
Ready to go for and excited to learn new things to bring back to
Ready for the fun to begin with (my PD buddy)
me either I was wondering where she was? and
Edcamp has even started and already done a day's worth of geeking. Looking forward to a fun day!
I finally got other staff to come!! I am geeking just about that! https://t.co/zwRAmUzAqD
Edcamp has even started and already done a day's worth of geeking. Looking forward to a fun day!
Ready to rock and roll at
Edcamp Illinois started!!
about to get underway! Looking forward to a great day of PD. Excited that 2 of my colleagues from D87 are here with me!
That's an ! Group selfie posted yet??
Schoology Code for the day is at 6Z429-KPCNJ
Was planning to attend but staying home with a bad cough & cold instead. Post lots, Edcampers, so I can follow along fr couch!
told u u will b hooked !!! Let's connect
Green Bay, WI is here to represent at Can't wait for a great day of learning and connecting!
SO apparently is going with the hashtag. Tweeting to the wrong hashtag is like talking to yourself.
Interesting to see as a sponsor for today. Have them open in a tab to review.
Enjoy and I can't wait to see what you bring back for us to use!!
I love they are one of my favorite resources! https://t.co/k4yCe6XXkf
Interesting to see as a sponsor for today. Have them open in a tab to review.
Looking forward to a great day at !
Already learning about a new tool to collect resources through Participate Learning
Perhaps we should storify it . . .
Oh boy thrown out in the first few minutes of
is now trending in USA, ranking 39
Just saw walk in all is right in the world! Can you do a session?
Interesting topic. How do we help motivate the 'bottom 20%'? The kids that are in danger of being lost by the system?
is a day away! Here is your duffle bag for all shared resources and insights https:… MORE >> https://t.co/vy60INL1pQ
You pitch it... I may come! ;) Lots of people here know about it, so they'll join!
Looking for something not for Teachers try by
Excited to start at learning about tech and teaching!
My interest in learning more about creating 21st Century Learning spaces made the topic list!
I'm a newbie to edcamp but so excited to see teachers have an avenue to further learning!
Ultimaker Pioneers UNITE!!!! I will have to find you later to chat.
...and using formative assessment to communicate student progress...excited to learn!
about to learn the bottom 20%
Kinda makes me giggle that they're pitting the Bottom 20% discussion against the Top 2% discussion. https://t.co/d6tvpeoEzj
Frontrow for math sounds great. First gem found.
Are we doing shared doc's for each session?
- thanks for being my mentor. Learned a ton from you b4 the day even started.
"Be the classroom cheerleader. Advocate for your kids"
its on the schoology session
welcome. Takes a bit. I had to resign up.
Does anyone have an extra lighting cord VGA or plain for an iPad Air 1?
We should then get together and share notes. ;)
Love the conversation about supporting all students and building students confidence!
- great to see you here. Am excited to experience the process.
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If you were a student, would you WANT to be in your classroom?
https://t.co/ZjwP5CgXCg
If you wanna do comedy, remember the formula: Premise, setup, punchline, rumor that you abuse women.
Thanks for sharing how you use in the classroom! AWESOME!
Reaching the top 2% - Gamifiying, summarizing concisely, setting goals...
That would also work for the other 98% too.
Main story for reaching 'bottom 20%' seems to be empathy. Letting students know someone cares and wants them to succeed.
Talking about books and classroom libraries with at This is fun!
Thanks to the crew for hosting - as always!
Talking/learning about ways to flip our classrooms using screencastify and camtasia
Thank you all for the great start to EdCampIL2016--great set up and breakfast; well organized!
Seeking out resources in our community supports all students.
We are talking about flip classroom at HELP we need you!
Creating Classroom Culture is important. "Know me to teach me" from session
Student choice is so important for growth and buy-in!
no worries. Had to do the same many times myself. Family first.
I think Adobe Spark is kinda like a "Wheel of Canva" or Canva built around Wordle's 'random' button. And that's not a bad thing
nope. I'll be talking about it in my session and showing examples.
s/o to for signing up for
Hey check out 's new virtual classroom. No-cost 1:1 pilots happening now https://t.co/4maUm0PCkZ Happy to answer Qs
Great opportunity for HS ESL to blog and capture their thinking and process!
"Bravest thing about student lead lessons is the teacher letting go."
I'll be following throughout the day. Have fun!
s/o to for signing up for gettin' all the reggies!
EdCamp problems... all the sessions I want to attend fell into session 2.
Thank you ! I'm just paying forward 🤗 Sharing with others is what makes great 🙌🏼 https://t.co/ETO9HfEPzo
- thanks for being my mentor. Learned a ton from you b4 the day even started.
"the " can start in Kinder, we have to show them they are someone."
Seriously I am struggling with what to choose!! https://t.co/JLqJn4ekHD
EdCamp problems... all the sessions I want to attend fell into session 2.
The Struggle is real! Session struggles... exciting choices! where are you headed? https://t.co/Bq72CmGHMd
Seriously I am struggling with what to choose!! https://t.co/JLqJn4ekHD
EdCamp problems... all the sessions I want to attend fell into session 2.
when you do, let me know how to do it too.
Great session about Seesaw
Student choice is engaging.
I love first world problems like these. :)
Great to share some resources!
Great to brainstorm about best practices for blogging within Seesaw at
Excited to learn about standards based reporting!
Great first session at learning about Classroom Libraries and various literature topics. Next up: Genius Hour
So many ideas. So much to ponder.
Just got to meet at This day keeps getting better and better!
Getting into with awesome author of
Drone racing looks awesome! It also looks pretty reasonable as far as cost. Ss would be hooked for sure!
Yes! I left that session recharged and excited about the great book recommendations and resources shared! 😊📚
Now ready to talk about 21st century learning spaces at .
We miss you, too, Carrie!! Your name came up when we were building the session board!
I'm going to be running out for a quick half an hour at lunch.
Edcampers: Don't wait! Take a minute to secure your spot! Edcamp Lake County 12/3/16 Mundelein, IL
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Two ways to earn points or things through side quests or in-class activities! Growing outside of the classroom!
making part of your levels start small
Building your drones and using will cost you 1/10th of what it costs for a main drone.
Items that allow you to redo quests or revisit if they like the quest. Use Student suggestions for
spend on your classroom at 1/10 the budget using or spread payouts.
. Here with Gamefication expert, Incredible.
What if we tried doing Ed Camp style learning in the classroom
4th graders cre8 genius hour projects. Scary & inspiring!
Lost my phone at in now- room 222 iPhone5 blue/green case. Headed to social deduction games after lunch. Thanks!
I'm taking notes and so forth.
Let us know what happens when you do it on Monday!
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How is your school going about developing 21st century learning spaces in your LMC and classrooms? What do they look like?
Yes! Student and parent voice is essential in designing 21st Century Learning...great ideas in Room 285!
Learning about Gamification @ . Engaging kids through what they do (gaming) everyday in their lives. https://t.co/xSg1wdMGqk
SO many things I want to say in this session... come to a workshop instead. ;)
Here is a modified version of a standards-based gradbook. Eight standards. Four point rubric. https://t.co/QnM0R5TXWM
https://t.co/cM2cUNJQql Hey the Q Matrix is a great resource to help kids k-12 generate questions for genius hour or learning.
Brainstorming with your class & just starting in one area is just the beginning for students become the game
Engaging conversation around standards-based reporting
Each classroom should have caves, watering holes, and campfires! I love this concept
Is this similar to ARISGames??? It looks awesome!
Not at today, but checking out the tweets! Have a great day everyone!
Discussing how Gamification can help students bridge from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation. https://t.co/FaNEr2fBHz
Wait? What? This session is over-time for lunch? I want to pick this group's brains more about Learning Spaces!
Grooving to The Who's "Eminence Front" during passing period is so much better than traditional school bells.
. r ur ears ringing? Attended 2 sessions & u were mentioned in both as a valuable resource
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We miss you, too, Carrie!! Your name came up when we were building the session board! MORE >> https://t.co/NSKeoWeVcD
Edcamp Lake County Illinois 12/3 Got a lot of questions about it during lunch. REGISTRATION OPEN
https://t.co/mg8FOq3hr4
. All positive and then some! https://t.co/8OwzFSXXod
Gosh, thanks. This means a lot to know the ideas resonate with other professionals. Sure hope they were positive!
finally accepts me! I've made it!
GET 57 FOLLOWERS EVERYHOUR➜
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Need to win something from the raffle today lets do this
Great learning from about gamification at Can't wait to get started!
Was supposed to be at today, but I grossly underestimated the sleep I'd need btwn work & baby. Following from home!
On my way back and I can help with grants and printers too
check out room 222 before you leave!
Great lunch - now off to learn more about Formative Assessments
The guy who stuffs the animal is a taxidermist. Is the one who makes the rug out of the fur a taxidermatologist?
Ahh... I'm w/my tribe at -My coworkers from AND etc!
I want 's social deduction games for our homerooms at the middle school.
I want the one his student created too!! So cool! https://t.co/7Yo2ieCwKP
I want 's social deduction games for our homerooms at the middle school.
Why did you build that duck? Questions inspired by Papert.
Edcamp Lake County IL 12/3/16, It's December there are no other Edcamps going on that day. Sign up now! https://t.co/mg8FOq3hr4
YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!! And now, to learn from .
"The role of the teacher is to create the conditions for invention rather than provide ready-made knowledge." - Seymour Papert
So I flew a drone. That was cool.
Just shared your awesomeness about using Google forms for reteaching! Lots of oooos and ahhhhs!
helping setup her first account!
How's your 3rd session going?? We are slinging Formative Assessment ideas around :-)
Going rogue with and learning how to play Coup instead. Thanks for the session
Hey everyone. I am on twitter.
Learning about Papert inspired Learning Spirals with
Formative tools awesome, so many, but"...if Ps & Ss aren't informed & engaged in Ss learning" then these tools are useless."Yep
"To the novice, there are infinite possibilities. To the 'expert' there only a few." Something to chew on.
Lots to think about from Formative Assessment Data session. Thanks gang!
Room 203 second apple tv is not connecting for anyone.
Last session already? Blended Learning here I come.
Nice! We were playing games!!
Technology for Formative Assessments or BUST! Last session
And there's traveling treats...love
Just got to meet at and can't wait to my classes even more. Thanks for being such a great pirate!
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience today. Loved the structure & the people. Wondering how to bring this design to D59.
Here's a link to our Drone Racing for Schools flyer: https://t.co/rGy3QxY3VF
Read it, and check back for more info!
Thanks, , for the intro to
its great talking to teach coaches from other districts about what their job entails.
Co teaching is all about building relationships and getting to know the other person and how to plan together.
Hey what the heck was that game called we played at the end of session 3!?!?!
Great seeing again. Thank you for driving on down.
Thanks great day of learning.
my LCS director use to call it: Learning in the Lue.
Great day of learning with my PLN and I'm going home with a book from my wishlist! Thank you ! https://t.co/7MnAJEfYlk
Excited to try out my subscription to that I got from . I bet my students are going to love it. Thanks!
Won a Wireless Document Camera here at . Free food, free stuff, and free input on how to improve teaching!! The best of 3 worlds.
Won a Wireless Document Camera here @ . Free food, free stuff, and free input on how to improve teaching! https://t.co/w33BXEkNCC
Grt mtg u! Next task is 2 integrate gamification into math class. Can't wait 2 read your book! https://t.co/SCTGf4MCHj
thank u 4 great discussion on
it was great 2 meet u & connect on Twitter
so close. I need more protective!
Thank you EdCampers! We collected close to 50 food items & just over $100 for the Palatine Food Pantry! https://t.co/u1EdGLwyyI
We were sitting next 2 each other during coding @ & didn't know u were math specialist! Any other math eds out there?
It was so nice to see today and meet and hear all about their *fun* travels to !
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