Previous EdCampPDX Participants and New Friends,
We hope you're planning to join us for EdCampPDX, the no-cost, unconference-style, collaborative, educator-driven, customized professional development day. Enjoy a day of sharing ideas, networking, and learning the things you most need to learn.
Lunch is provided by an awesome sponsor.
And yes, there are door prizes, including..........
...................wait for it.............
an Apple TV.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
9:00 to 4:00
at LaSalle Catholic College Prep
Examples of sessions planned include some technology:
- Using apps such as Minecraft (coming soon to an ORVSD server near you!), the new Google Maps, and Notablity in the classroom
- Authoring your own iBook
- Using iPads and Chromebooks with Vernier probeware
Some not-technology:
- Thinking differently about education via SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition)
- PBL lesson planning
- Common Core - selecting documents, close reading
Some discussion about great teaching:
- Creating a professional learning plan incorporating SAMR and CRCD frameworks
And finally,
Invite your friends, colleagues, and administrators by simply forwarding this email! Sign up: http://edcamppdx.wikispaces.com. While you're there, please add your session ideas - sign up to do so on the session page.
Invite your friends, colleagues, and administrators! Hope to see you there!