#edcampusa Archive
The third annual Edcamp US DOED is brought to you by the Edcamp Foundation and the United States Department of Education. Edcamp US DOED was borne out of transparent collaboration between educators and policy makers. This page will capture all the thoughts and resources tweeted around the hashtag #edcampusa
Friday July 8, 2016
what will you do in your class that requires you to take a risk?
RT:Our schls should never set up classrms 2b gr8 testing environs; Yikes. Focus should always be on the LEARNERS.
I haven't gotten that far, but as I develop my classroom and 'start of school year' plans I'm going to keep it in mind.
I want to bestow a sharing, collaborative mindset of open, passionate learners
I feel you- I have outlets the protrude from the floor 2".
RT : I want to bestow a sharing, collaborative mindset of open, passionate learners
listen, learn, and lead: how do we hear the voice of Ts to give them what they need? Ts need to know we're listening
What exactly is the Genius Hour? Stay tuned, I'll let you know.
Session 2 Professional Learning: Encouraging Passion and Growth (How to get people to the table) https://t.co/OFSglQbYbt
We need to create a culture where people are listening. YES,
When school and district leaders encourage teachers to take strategic risks, students and staff flourish
Kentucky is well repped at . When I go nationally to events, I see KY edus talking/walking the walk
Loving meeting my virtual PLN in real life!
How do you get inquiry into your classroom?
Passion projects! Let Ss do projects on WHATEVER they are passionate about! Awesome idea!
sitting behind , listening to the awesomeness
"Professional Learning: Encouraging Passion and Growth (How to get people to the table)" huge issue https://t.co/qp0wWxr3Cn
So much awesome in this room!
Makerspaces are for every school and every kid.
Which session are you in?
In the session! "I still hoard garbage!"
on : : for all Ss, all schools!
3 Genius Hours per year, w/ structured feedback from students. Making something on the 3rd one. Love this concept
RT : "Professional Learning: Encouraging Passion/Growth (How 2 get people 2 table)" huge issue https://t.co/dhVBTAhh9E
I'm in the Professional Learning: Encouraging Passion and Growth session now.
Genius Hour: old Google philosophy. Employees received 80% of time to work, 20% to explore. Can we use this in the classroom?
: Evry time I attend, I get more info from the collective braintrust than I do attending several conference sessions!
To build a , it sounds like you need to be a junk collector!
"I've died and gone to a ." <--excited to see this phrase taking off . :)
So how do we keep the requirements without having too many and making it feel like "school" https://t.co/sAvOoXxc3g
RT::Evry time I attend,I get more info from the collect braintrust than I do attending seve conf sessions!
Talking about poverty and its impact in edu & Ss lives in rm 126 at
I'm sitting in a session thinking about your presentation from . I need to pick your brain on PBL.
Idea for Starting Makerspace in K: Scavenger hunt in classroom, have Ss find things not in use to start their own space! YES!
Target innovators and early adopters to lead change & bring others to the table But how do you get those first few to buy in?
Talking about understanding where our Ss come from (home life, anxiety, mental illness) in Room 124.
A Makerspace doesn't have to be confined to one space, don't limit making to one area! You can "MAKE" outside, in the hall, etc.
Thinking about collaboration on a wider scale. Listening to stories of high/elementary pairings for Genius Hour.
Too many good sessions! I want to do ALL THE THINGS!!!
As leaders, need to find PD or ideas that Ts are interested in to generate buy-in; just like Ts need to find what motivates kids.
Inquiry learning: Start with a non-Googleable question on the Wonder Wall. Love this idea!
if you put out a request for "stuff" and call it upcycling, you'll get a ton of stuff!!!
That seems like quite a task, I always say Google knows everything... So what's the answer?
need a question that requires personal opinion, ethics, or not one “right” answer
How do you reframe inquiry in the age of Google? You use Google to reframe the question itself.
culture of trust is not just top down, it's bottom up, too.
You shouldn't have to wait until you get to college to see a teacher that looks like you-
As Ts, we have to live in the tension between passion & structure. Even more important is that these aren't mutually exclusive
I'm getting great ideas for & today! Great minds in the room!
in our inquiries, we use questions like Was the Cold War an act of war or an act of peace?
Journaling as a way of sharing an inquiry experience based on career options for high schoolers. Neat idea.
we don't want Ss to be us, we want them to be better version of themselves
Also took pres Kennedy-Obama. Ss then had to rank their top 5 and justify why they gave them the rank.
We don't care what you do, we want you to better.
Sounds great! Will connect with you to get a game plan! Love !
Making assumptions, regardless of socioeconomic status, does not help Ss. Obvious, so why do we?
I need to thank for inspiring me to continue to grow as an educator. This is definitely a great place for growth.
Why limit them to our knowledge level? Plus, I'm way more boring than they are!!
is not for everyone, we all learn differently, and it doesn't mean someone's not passionate or good at what they do
MAKE=PLAY .. So much learning can happen during play and in
THIS! Be the change you wish to see in the world (or PD, or school). Water the grass on your side first. https://t.co/vuisZ5yYeq
Plus, the Ss feed off of your excitement for learning! I had 10+ Ss help me at my EdCamp and want to come back!
And to think, I use to get in trouble for using the word "play" with PD or learning in the classroom. https://t.co/Z0MiyncFm9
Talking Gamification in Education with and at
Feeling so by this amazing at today! We are the future!
RT : Feeling so by this amazing at today! We are the future!
Instead of the grass being greener on the other side, water yours first.
Love this idea, particularly for standards integration in CCSS writing domain
Learning about Responsive Classroom and how a school community can set the tone for the day.
The struggle/blessing of being at an so many sessions that speak to me & I can get what I need by moving my feet!
Hearing and seeing so many great ideas to share with
We also examined whether the 1920's was roaring or boring.
Excited to hear about all the awesome info from
Also asked the Ss to determine for which groups WWII was worth it?
Fav lesson from my teacher prep as example of inquiry: Was John Brown insane or a genius?
How can we change and shift by brining more students into the conversations
RT:ALL Ss need 2see diversity in the front of their classrm & in school leadership.
I had 17 yo Ss arguing about whether Hoover deserves to be on worst 10 presidents list!!
Bring in kids & parents to PD, Edcamps, In-service, etc. for part of the conversation. All stakeholders included.
Buy-in comes with personal experience; giving teachers an opportunity shows them what they're capable of.
I had 10+ at mine &they were invaluable in sharing their experience.They want to come back, even if they've graduated!
Yesterday, I learned that is archiving every public tweet. Thrilled to think about that w/ regard to resources!
Create problem finders, not just problem solvers.
The genius hour session currently has a young man who graduated from HS two weeks ago!
She is absolutely amazing! (But she had to have an amazing Ss for it to take hold!) You both rock!
Listen, Learn, Lead: Go listen to the conversation, learn what they need, lead the change!
So much better if they identify the problem to be solved. Their probs and mine are totally different.
RT : Listen, Learn, Lead: Go listen to the conversation, learn what they need, lead the change!
Hey ! I'm giving you a shout out here at for your books
Future of EdCamp? Post an Incubator idea - group helps with the design process
Like the idea of differentiating sessions at an EdCamp. Has value for people new to the process. Baby steps!
Love it! How did they get a spot? Invite? Open?
Like it... go through design process ... a deeper dive hmm Like Startup Weekend EDU In a way. https://t.co/IQGl645nq7
I asked certain Ss and then word caught on. Next April, I hope to have even more!
Thankful that were at this year!
A is not about the stuff - some of the most successful things are the most inexpensive things
Great session: Student AMA: Ask me anything! Student panel did q and a. People loved it!
A true process of inquiry should be never-ending.
do you know ? Pitt guy part of EdCamp Pitt
So many different struggles & pressures for Ss from all socioeconomic status. Learning a lot here & diff kinds of absent Ps
Assessing student-led inquiry process based on growth and feedback from peers and self. Culminating self-grade at the end of year
"It's like anything is possible here" - heard from a student in their
So important also to show that you are on a life long inquiry journey! Walk the walk!
Beautiful. I would love to encourage this at our next local/regional/state edcamp.
Students should believe that anything is possible
Keep teaching our children acceptance empathy respect, be with what is different fr u, possible to disagree and still love
RT : Be sure to follow today. Lots of great learning.
We also had Ss in our makerspace to show Ts new to the idea.
RT: Keep tchg our children acceptance empathy respect, b w/ what is different fr u, poss to disagree and still love
Just came up at ...are students invited to the ?
Bullpen! BOOM! So happening at this upcoming year!
Creating a PLN Plaza at helps keep conversations going even if the session ends. Edcamp isn't on a bell system!
Where can you take conversations outside of your time? The idea of a PLN plaza! A space to finish convos!
Do you have plans for lunch? A bunch of us are meeting at the DOE seal if you want to join!
Using backchannels and hangouts are a great way to continue conversations after sessions
Reshaping my thinking... I tend to push the nay-sayers away! https://t.co/E5lBHHXNob
Put your nay-sayers on your team! It creates buy-in and provides alternative viewpoints.
Design Thinking is the way to relate a makerspace to any content area. It is at the heart of a
Design thinking can relate any subject to a . Maker programs need to be built around
Reflect after exp., who can you talk to back at home? Who can you share your learning with? Maybe go into Edcamp w/this in mind.
Edcamp Idea: Color-coded schedule...some rooms are led by a 'teacher', some are conversation based, some are sharing of ideas.
. Makerspaces should be based on design thinking
Everyone at needs to schedule a specific, dedicated time next week to go through notes, cull resources, & make action plans
wow, look at my belly. I need a salad
RT: Design Thinking is the way2 rel8 a makerspace2 any content area.It's at the heart of a
Especially helpful for those that are nervous about the process and feel outside of their comfort zone.
"raising healthy skeptics"
How can we differentiate Edcamp further? Attendees are at all different levels, from Twitter noobs to professional makerspacers.
Being in the room doesn't make you "in the session". For those use to being in control, EdCamp may be a difficult transition
I spy in the pace session at !
Yes! We, as Edcamp usuals, need to also push ourselves to include/welcome new ppl, and model the rule of two feet.
The can be a safe place to fail
you have a doppleganger at ! (shorter, but dead ringer!)
Yes! So how do we apply that feeling to “regular” classes and help all kids feel free to fail?
RT: Yes! We, as Edcamp usuals, need2 also push ourselves2 include/welcome new ppl,& model the rule of two feet.
Ts can tell when the 'token' admin is only 'in the room', and that does NOT help with buy-in. https://t.co/K95BPE54an
Being in the room doesn't make you "in the session". For those use to being in control, EdCamp may be a difficult transition
So true! Sometimes I get so engrossed in what I am learning, I forget to reach out.
I think we also need to address gender and personalities in Makerspaces. Some participants overpower others.
I also get distracted by finding my Edcamp peeps and not engaging a new attendee.
We can't imagine what the world is going to look like, should help students become comfortable with something new
Noticed the same with BreakoutEDu activities. Sometimes certain indiv. dominate the group.
Districts are having once or four times a year based on the great feedback from leaders and educators
Same! New goal: reach out to at least 5 newbies at each edcamp! On it!!
Want students to cite sources? Teachers need to do the same in their lessons and classroom presentations.
So many discussions/solutions at are revolving around the concept of collaborative communities. The mission is alive!
We need to plan for not only the tools and gadgets and learning, but the social dynamics in Makerspaces.
Walking the walk is so important in so many different aspects of our profession.
We need to plan for not only the tools and gadgets and learning, but social dynamics in Makerspaces.
RT: I think we also need2 address gend& personalities in Makerspaces.Some particips overpwr others
Have to make sure that EdCamp doesn't jump the shark!
Can a help teach empathy to students?
Would love to see this happen in our Wisco schools! https://t.co/Bnte3HcEgX
Districts are having once or four times a year based on the great feedback from leaders and educators
How do u teach empathy? In Makerspace setting, opp. to teach Ss to listen to each other, respect pace of others.
let's keep it up! is the way of the future! https://t.co/tt2C73DgV3
Districts are having once or four times a year based on the great feedback from leaders and educators
great ideas inspiring innovative teaching & inspiring better pd and engaging all teachers as differentiated learners
indeed! Having a blast and learning much!!!
Hug, handshake, or high 5...a great way to start each day for Ss. I do it everyday!
I am so passionate about Edcamp and the PD model it is, I want to be able to infect others with my passion and improve PD.
Libraries are a natural center for Making in schools; can distrib. resources, hold events
Sounds like a jumping off point for the next session at re: the future of edcamp
RT: We need 2plan4 not only the tools& gadgets and lrng, but the social dynamics in Makerspaces.
Part of the benefit as a teacher in trying Maker activities in a group, is seeing what it feels like to be Ss. See the needs.
Teachers teach the way they were taught, are leaders leading the way they were lead? Is this a detriment?
Ask your students, 'How do you want to show me what you have learned?'
Stepping out of the way is a powerful way to lead. Let people explore their passions.
Sometimes the greatest way to lead is to step aside and give others opportunities to lead, empowering them.
Stepping out of the way is a powerful way to lead. Heard at
SOO wish I was there with you both! Get his contact info if you can - would love to connect!
Teachers teach the way they were taught. Leaders lead the way they were led.
This would be an amazing BOY question and to continue asking all year long. https://t.co/HQaHJkPrAy
Ask your students, 'How do you want to show me what you have learned?'
"Instead of Ss consuming, let's get the" producing!"
Ending our session with discussions about communicating with parents
PD that includes researching, research your problem, work towards a solution. What a powerful way to learn!
I think you could still use many of the same activities. Just modify it for your kids as I did mine. Good luck!
"Instead of Ss consuming, let's get them producing."
Jump in! Let students drive it! I didn't have all the answers and that turned out to be the best part!
Yes Yes Yes!! why aren't you distance participating in this chat!? https://t.co/jFfKVC2EjS
"Instead of Ss consuming, let's get them producing."
I want Ss who can show me the "road" they walked to create their final product. Why did you make the decisions you did?
Be purposeful in the emails you send! A great way to personalize learning by sparking interesting in subject line!
Just curious... how many ppl at also got to attend last years awesome event?
Definitely. You're a great resource for what I've been wanting to do myself. I'll be in touch!
participants can follow event at the US DOED at
Q to Ss: "What do YOU want to learn about this year?" Inquiry learning, individualized learning, student-based learning.
so we have to be innovative in the way we build relationships! Share the days...empower others
teacher should be a co-learner in the classroom. We make activities that we do no t know how they end
Awesome session in rm 126- a small but mighty group here. We covered a lot!
Great app for digital portfolio for is
Because I am rebuilding my makerspace. new ideas breed new designs
