The Edcamp model : powering up professional learning / The Edcamp Foundation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Swanson, Kristen, author.

Contributor:

DeWitt, Peter M.

Edcamp Foundation, contributor.

Series:

Corwin connected educators series.

Corwin connected educators series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teachers--In-service training.

Teachers.

Teachers--Professional relationships.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (73 pages).

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2014]

Summary:

Exciting professional development that works! Discover Edcamp, a model of professional development that's never one- size-fits-all-and always productive. In Edcamp, "unconference" participants create the agenda and lead the sessions, drawing on their individual expertise, and engage in active collaboration for real results. Afterward, technology keeps the conversation going, building a connected learning environment that lasts. Here you'll find the tools to run an Edcamp in your school, district, or region and start connecting, including: * An overview of the Edcamp model * Evidence showing its effectiveness * Practical strategies to use right away * A dedicated series website The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators.Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it's a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning. "Anyone looking to take control of their learning should read this book. Swanson provides step-by-step ways to make Edcamp-style PD a success." Robert Dillon, Director of Technology and Innovation Affton School District "Swanson outlines a new kind of professional development that will revolutionize how educators improve their craft. This blueprint for success demonstrates PD that is remarkably simple and brilliant." Mark Barnes, Education Consultant and Corwin Author, Teaching the iStudent

Contents:

Preface / Peter M. DeWitt

About the Edcamp Foundation

Learning is changing, is your PD keeping pace?

1. Powering up professional learning with the Edcamp model

2. Does Edcamp really work?

3.Organizing an Edcampp-style event at your school or district

4. tips for runing a regional Edcamp event

5. Final thoughts.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4833-8134-X

1-4833-7196-4

1-4833-7194-8

9781483381343

OCLC:

898185347

Publisher Number:

244205