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nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome to me making up a chat #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Go ahead and introduce myself #tntechchat

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Let's do it @nathan_stevens #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Well hello @Canario_K and @nathan_stevens #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@Canario_K what should our topic be? I can ask questions on anything #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi #TNTechChat Bryan Miller - Co-founder @EdventureQuests and founder #toptechtoys. Recovering from an amazing @edcampGigCity with y’all

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@chargerrific @Canario_K Hi Julie #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Let's talk about edcamps? #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Megan from CT. @smgaillard rec'd this chat to me. @nathan_stevens caught u on #edtechchat last nite, thanks! #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #tntechchat Hi, you're Nathan, I am Rachelle, Spanish & French T from Pittsburgh.

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Yes @chargerrific We should talk about EdCamps after @edcampGigCity #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@Rdene915 Hi Rachelle #tntechchat

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens i have no doubt you can come up with amore entertaining topic than i can #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@chargerrific ok sounds good #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

And....go @nathan_stevens #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@EdTechDash @smgaillard Welcome Megan #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi all! On the road for @DellEDU TY @nathan_stevens for stepping in. Ur the best! #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@Canario_K @nathan_stevens #tntechchat Favorite songs that deal with school and #edtech #gbl #tech

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Oh, also Kayla, tech coach from Knoxville #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@teachintechgal @DellEDU no YOU are the best #tntechchat https://t.co/L8so1a0mEH

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

hey people. i'm tim in nashville. i'm a tech coach. #tntechchat

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@Rdene915 @nathan_stevens back to school son as sung by billy Madison, circa 1990 #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 What are your thought on having facilitators in edcamp sessions? Is it something needed with a lot of newbies? #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@tcarey98 hi Tim! #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

i hope my RCS colleagues represented us well at #edcampgigcity =) #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

.@Rdene915 hi Rachelle! #TNtechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

And hi Bryan! @Edtechnerd #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 there should be facilitators to at least get the convo moving. From there, once people feel comfortable, they will join #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@Rdene915 @Canario_K School's out by Alice Cooper #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@EdTechDash good to have you Megan! #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #tntechchat #edcamp A1 Having just been to one where there were a lot, did help them, but othrs can show them the ropes too

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: I'm a talker and sort of an agitator. But for those expecting to 'sit and get' i can see how a facilitator is helpful. #tntechchat

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 yes, facilitators are nice to have, not always needed, but a good back up when conversation is slow #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@chargerrific hey julie! #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 we have some that use facilitators and some that don't. I am conflicted on it. #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 I think it helps keep conversation flowing if it stagnates. I see value in it #tntechchat https://t.co/FJuEahpl9z

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 What are your thought on having facilitators in edcamp sessions? Is it something needed with a lot of newbies? #tntechchat

reeder_cassie May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1 I didn't have one my first time presenting it made me more confident after my first solo sesh! #tntechchat https://t.co/USosk3VBVg

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 What are your thought on having facilitators in edcamp sessions? Is it something needed with a lot of newbies? #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

.@nathan_stevens I agree but when this many are new to edcamps- I think it helps #TNtechchat https://t.co/GhhBnxjgMY

smgaillard May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Glad you made it, my friend! You will dig it. #tntechchat https://t.co/6EGD5cMXB6

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Megan from CT. @smgaillard rec'd this chat to me. @nathan_stevens caught u on #edtechchat last nite, thanks! #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Agree can be helpful here #tntechchat https://t.co/cSZbkEYg46

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 I think it helps keep conversation flowing if it stagnates. I see value in it #tntechchat https://t.co/FJuEahpl9z
- nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT
  
  Q1 What are your thought on having facilitators in edcamp sessions? Is it something needed with a lot of newbies? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@chargerrific that is the part that conflicts me. #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens why? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Sometimes a facilitator can help new folks who may be shy jump in #tntechchat https://t.co/VYcEM61AHn

BodePE May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens With folks who have never experienced an edcamp would you recommend facilitators?

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@chargerrific everyone is suppose to be equal in an edcamp, if there is a facilitator not everyone is equal #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @Canario_K #tntechchat Always think of Jeremy by Pearl Jam, Van Halen, a few others

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @BodePE i tried to pull the Ss from @STEMcha in when I facilitated. Many were quiet unless asked in beginning #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@reeder_cassie Cassie caught u on #passthescopeEDU test run. Awesome! cute puppy #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@chargerrific @BodePE @STEMcha yeah most people aren't ready for there voice to be heard #tntechchat

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@chargerrific @nathan_stevens @BodePE @STEMcha the ones in my sessions jumped right in! #tntechchat

MickShuran May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 It definitely helped in a couple of my sessions. I think having someone to spark the conversation helps #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

.@nathan_stevens I saw the role more of just someone to ask questions to get conversations going. Except 101 sessions. No?#tntechchat

Canario_K May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@MickShuran agreed, a good facilitator doesnt chime in unless the sssion needs it #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 what is the best arrangement of session in an edcamp? #tntechchat maybe repeating best sessions, demos instead of sessions

MickShuran May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

We had some great students in the sessions I participated in. #tntechchat https://t.co/LR98Z6IHXC

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @BodePE i tried to pull the Ss from @STEMcha in when I facilitated. Many were quiet unless asked in beginning #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@Canario_K @nathan_stevens @BodePE @STEMcha I loved having Ss present! Added so much. Hope that continues #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

.@reeder_cassie Would love to, @markbarnes19 wasn't clear on the time. Still <3 MB tho. #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 There should be a sprinkling of both. I am a fan of demos because its a great way to learn the newest and greatest. #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@chargerrific Just gives me the heebie jeebies sometimes #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 and here is my struggle.I want no presenters but I saw value in it sometimes.Repeats make sense to me #tntechchat https://t.co/0eh7KLaAAI

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 what is the best arrangement of session in an edcamp? #tntechchat maybe repeating best sessions, demos instead of sessions

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@chargerrific I try to avoid edcamps that have vendors. There are a few floating around #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #tntechchat #edcamp A2 I like a mix, sometimes having a leadr to start, repeats of popular topics, open Google Doc share

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@chargerrific if a tool is awesome, shouldn't that come up in the session and someone asks can you show me how to use #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 I like the demos, too. Questions and comments can be posed to open up conversations. #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

RT Q2 #tntechchat https://t.co/0eh7KLaAAI

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 what is the best arrangement of session in an edcamp? #tntechchat maybe repeating best sessions, demos instead of sessions

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 Agree that vendors change the dynamic #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Rt of a Rt do Q2 #tntechchat https://t.co/zRiJWEcQXr

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
RT Q2 #tntechchat https://t.co/0eh7KLaAAI
- nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
  
  Q2 what is the best arrangement of session in an edcamp? #tntechchat maybe repeating best sessions, demos instead of sessions

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

.@nathan_stevens yes, but why I value edcamps is because it gives the quiet Ts voices and opps to ask.Fine line and can be lost. #tntechchat

MickShuran May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 I think it was great that some of the sessions repeated. Of course I am fairly new so that could be against the rules #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

.@EdTechDash would you be willing to deal with a vendor if it meant free lunch? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@chargerrific I usually try to have a 10 minute rule. Sometimes I suck at it. I try to hold back to let others speak #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@chargerrific Haha, no, wraps and pizza do not sweeten the deal. ;) #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

.@nathan_stevens makes sense #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3 what are your feelings on the "App Smackdown?" #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

.@MickShuran there are no rules against it. I think you're right- looking back GAFE could have gone again for sure #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@chargerrific In all seriousness tho, I always feel a little squeamish when being sold to. Prefer an organic exchange of ideas. #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 love them. Especially if they are modeled for takeaway opps for Ts #tntechchat https://t.co/Y2NVHdoqvB

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3 what are your feelings on the "App Smackdown?" #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 I like the reflection on what you learned verse the true app Smackdown #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Big fan of the smackdowns. #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 I think it is a neat idea to give people an additional opportunity to learn new things. Although sometimes is can seem goofy #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #tntechchat A3 I like them. @Edcampgcc we did one during lunch, had 1 min each, shared in Google presntn, was awesome

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens share why you mean by app smackdown please? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@Rdene915 @Edcampgcc interesting. But requires you to have lunch in building #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@chargerrific the 2 min talk about an awesome tool and how you use it #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: My fandom for smackdowns is waning. I'd rather see how many things you can do with one app than see different 30 apps. #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

RT Q3 #tntechchat https://t.co/Y2NVHdoqvB

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3 what are your feelings on the "App Smackdown?" #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @Edcampgcc #tntechchat #edcamp Yes, but it was a fantastic lunch! Lots of fun, learned new things, great event

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

What is an app smackdown for 200?, Nathan... Errrr Alex. #tntechchat https://t.co/uTmuI0O6NH

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@chargerrific the 2 min talk about an awesome tool and how you use it #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@tcarey98 oooo I like that #tntechchat

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3. I'm not a fan of app smack downs #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4 What are ways to get more educators to edcamps? #tntechchat

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@laertonEDU maybe I haven't seen good ones? #tntechchat

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4. I think sky writers are the way to get more edus to edcamps #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Can you elaborate why you don’t like App smackdowns @laertonEDU #tntechchat https://t.co/w8HgcxQcno

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3. I'm not a fan of app smack downs #tntechchat

BodePE May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#tntechchat A3 In the #physed world we do Demo Slams. Greta sharing of ideas in 2 mins or less.

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 DO TELL! Bribery and begging doesn't work 😔 so disappointed more of my Ts/admin don't see value #tntechchat https://t.co/isGARURCu1

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4 What are ways to get more educators to edcamps? #tntechchat

MisterShook May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4. The tough part is convincing them to go the 1st time...after the initial experience, the next 3 dozen times will be simple. #tntechchat

LFlemingEDU May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 Find ways to capture, celebrate, and acknowledge the learning that takes place there https://t.co/yAV9ax1d34 #tntechchat #edcamp

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Next year! ✈️ #tntechchat https://t.co/qJJ6AlCkAg

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4. I think sky writers are the way to get more edus to edcamps #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Uncons and Edcamps should be credited PD. #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 I have thought about getting a 15 passenger van and driving people there. Meet at one location and take them #tntechchat

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd they seem violent #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 the answer is NOT giveaways and prizes. This is taking away from the core of what Edcamp is about! #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

.@LFlemingEDU yes! We did shared notes in google drive for each session for everyone - great value #tntechchat

Smithke1 May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Who will be the 500th follower? @upstatetech is only 2 away! Will you help us reach this goal? #EdSurgeChat #GAFEchat #edchat #tntechchat

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Better promotion. I wouldn't mind emails or fliers in faculty mailbox. #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #tntechchat #edcamp A4 I invited colleagues, use Twitter, email, but they have to want to learn & go, espec on a Sat.

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd swag is also getting harder to get with so many edcamps #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I agree @nathan_stevens The companies are getting frustrated because they don’t always produce a return #tntechchat https://t.co/TzjcpDZ5uX

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd swag is also getting harder to get with so many edcamps #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

.@chargerrific and I brought some newbies with me to #edcampgigcity and they LOVED the shared notes #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

. @Edtechnerd do you think it keeps the attendees there til the end better? I'm unsure #tntechchat

JutaBordner May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Saying hello to the amazing edus on #tntechchat! #tigglykids

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

.@chargerrific I don’t think it is the point of the edcamp to get attendees to stay longer. #tntechchat https://t.co/gkftg0NTZA

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

. @Edtechnerd do you think it keeps the attendees there til the end better? I'm unsure #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

.@WCSTechDivas it is so helpful. I started using that for in school PD days I lead as well. #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

.@nathan_stevens Oh no, don't say that. Planning my first EdCamp for October! #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd I am surprised who much companies are willing to give. I try to target companies that area uses #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

We love you @JutaBordner So glad to see you on here! #tntechchat @TigglyKids

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Hi all! Made it to hotel!!! Love all the #edcamp discussion! #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I agree @nathan_stevens It’s amazing. But at some point the river will run dry #tntechchat https://t.co/qu7ETYH7XK

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd I am surprised who much companies are willing to give. I try to target companies that area uses #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd @nathan_stevens i sympathize for the startups, but won't shed a tear for microsoft, pearson, scholastic etc #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @Edtechnerd Nathan u brought some amazing swag w u to #Edcampgigcity TY! #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd so you would say no lunch and no prizes, let people come and go? Interesting. #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I will whole-heartedly agree with you on that @tcarey98 #tntechchat https://t.co/NIsL2CFUXZ

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd @nathan_stevens i sympathize for the startups, but won't shed a tear for microsoft, pearson, scholastic etc #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@WCSTechDivas @nathan_stevens swag is not part of the #edcamp model from what I understand #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd I basically ask for a couple t-shirts from companies. #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes @chargerrific It is up to the educator when they learned what they wanted to learn and go when ready #tntechchat https://t.co/f2yJ3QIxEp

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd so you would say no lunch and no prizes, let people come and go? Interesting. #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

What's the best way to approach a possible sponsor! Twitter? Email? Working on getting sponsors for the first time. #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@teachintechgal @WCSTechDivas edcamps started with sponsors and swag creeped its way in #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@WCSTechDivas @nathan_stevens but Ts love it so it's tough #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Exactly @teachintechgal #tntechchat If Ts don’t want to be there for the learning, don’t come https://t.co/zYTykvxmhz

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@WCSTechDivas @nathan_stevens swag is not part of the #edcamp model from what I understand #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@teachintechgal @WCSTechDivas or schools are hard pressed to buy some to the swag that is given away #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @WCSTechDivas yes almost trying to recreate the conference model:( #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

So true @nathan_stevens! Swag found its way in and we need to keep the model at its core so lets see its way out #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

.@WCSTechDivas that parts stressful to me. Wouldn't take it on as a goal. #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd @tcarey98 I would never take Pearson's money or stuff. I won a certain robot's book and could accept it #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@chargerrific @WCSTechDivas ditto Julie! #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @Edtechnerd @tcarey98 Nathan LOVES Pearson #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

.@Edtechnerd hmmm. Truthfully I think I would leave after lunch if it wasn't there for me but I love that I could stay and learn #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

.@chargerrific Guess I just feel the pressure of having good swag and door prizes to measure up to the other local EdCamp:) #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q5 should we be limiting the number an edcamps a state could have to make them more special? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@teachintechgal @Edtechnerd @tcarey98 Not as much as you #edusweetheart #tntechchat

PeteLeida May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Agreed...we give 'snow hour' credit for Ts to attend. #tntechchat https://t.co/WlJfxjh3s7

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Uncons and Edcamps should be credited PD. #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 No, edcamps should really be happening any time anywhere…the more the merrier for learning #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5 no, I love that they are organic and anyone passionate enough to do it can. Value in that. #tntechchat https://t.co/bmGLO18FVx

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q5 should we be limiting the number an edcamps a state could have to make them more special? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@ChristinaMLuce @teachintechgal @WCSTechDivas integrity maybe but allows to be selective on which edcamps to support #tntechchat

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I would like to get back to the original edcamp model w no swag and prizes #tntechchat #bringBackEdcamp

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: No, never. It can't be like the cool kids table. #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #tntechchat A5 Hmm, my 1st reaction is never limit, I see your pt, but we should promote opps, #edcamp = time to learn, fun

BodePE May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 #tntechchat No, I hope edcamps take over PD, tired of the traditional model. Same presentations yr after yr just diff. presenters

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: No. Any organic form of professional leaning should be encouraged and credited. #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Curious, do you think swag and door prizes are why Ts come? Or just a possible perk? #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 I don't think so. My Ts are in Dalton and wouldn't drive 25 miles to #edcampgigcity. Got to bring it to them! #tntechchat

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd merry merry Merry jingle jingle jingle #tntechchat #ilovEdcamp

EdTechDash May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@chargerrific yikes, hope not #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Yes @laertonEDU I am passionate about this topic and problem too #bringbackedcamps #tntechchat https://t.co/5HxTQ7zUta

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I would like to get back to the original edcamp model w no swag and prizes #tntechchat #bringBackEdcamp

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@EdTechDash me too #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@chargerrific how does anyone know what the swag is until they show up and see it? #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens touché #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@chargerrific #tntechchat I go to learn, swag is nice, fun, but it doesnt have to be big, I go for #pln #personalizedPD see friends

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@ChristinaMLuce @nathan_stevens @WCSTechDivas agree Christina! #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@chargerrific I don't think so. but its kind of an expectation for a lot of cons and uncons. #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @chargerrific #tntechchat Advertised on site, sometimes to attract people to #edcamp, if driving distance I'm there

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

.@chargerrific and I brought some newbies with me to #edcampgigcity and they LOVED the shared notes #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

.@nathan_stevens Oh no, don't say that. Planning my first EdCamp for October! #tntechchat

WCSTechDivas May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

.@chargerrific Guess I just feel the pressure of having good swag and door prizes to measure up to the other local EdCamp:) #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 are tacos the best edcamp food or what? #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#tntechchat https://t.co/aZTRneJcr7

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

It depends @chargerrific I’ve seen 2many edcamps promoting they have prizes 2 give away- thats the draw #tntechchat https://t.co/mV6yvoVY1P

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Curious, do you think swag and door prizes are why Ts come? Or just a possible perk? #tntechchat

teachintechgal - Moderator May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 only if there's a cheese fountain #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@WCSTechDivas @chargerrific and there lies the problem. Names get swag. New organizers struggle #tntechchat

tcarey98 May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

We have to remember that MOST teachers don't seek out PD via cons, uncons, and edcamps. Reaching them is our greatest challenge #tntechchat

Edtechnerd May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 I must complete agree…more edcamps need build your own taco bars for lunch! #mytummyishungry #edcamptacos #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@teachintechgal #tntechchat https://t.co/9A039ZWQxa

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 ive never been to a taco #edcamp. Is this an app? #tntechchat #newbie

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@teachintechgal you really get me don't you? #tntechchat https://t.co/B7lVTTEnDN

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@BodePE snuck that one it #tntechchat

Rdene915 May 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd #edcamp @edcampPGH #tntechchat Last wknd had great food at our #edcamppgh thanks to the planners for that one! #remakedays

laertonEDU May 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@Edtechnerd ohhhh! Tacos to eat! I get it now duh! #tntechchat #notanapp

chargerrific - Moderator May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6 we tried SO HARD to have a taco camp! Promise.#tntechchat https://t.co/pqQtwhCfdV

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 are tacos the best edcamp food or what? #tntechchat

nathan_stevens May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us. Who knows if this chat gets storified or Parcipate learn or whatever #tntechchat

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timneedles May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

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