Massachusetts Business Educators Association
Edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for teachers and their needs. What makes Edcamp an unconference? Unlike traditional conferences which have schedules set months in advance by the people running the conference, Edcamp has an agenda that’s created by the participants at the start of the event. (from EdcampOnline) All of the day’s sessions and shared materials are …
A few years ago, I was introduced to Edcamp and my first experience with an unconference. What’s an unconference you ask? An unconference is a professional development event where the attendees build the schedule of sessions on the spot! No one shows up with a pre-made slideshow, or a lecture that’s ready to go. Edcamp …
Edcamp is “An organic, participant-driven professional learning experience. A community created by educators, for educators. The leading edge of professional development in education.” The tenets of Edcamp: Free Open to everyone Created by participants on the day Sessions facilitated by anyone Reliant on the “rule of two feet” that empowers everyone to find session that meets …