EdCamp35 Reflection
What more can I say… awesome, awesome, awesome… YUP. #EdCamp35 was a ‘hat-trick’ of awesomeness and I loved it. This is my 4th or 5th #edcamp and this one in particular was magical. Food trucks, thought provoking discussions, and cross-pollenation of ideas made #EdCamp 35 memorable. For me, #EdCamp35 was #myPLN… sharing ideas in-person. I was star struck. I met so many people from #myPLN face-to-face. I am so grateful for Twitter and my virtual professional learning community. Meeting #myPLN face-to-face in Langley was an incredible experience. So what do I love about #edcamp? First, we have no title… you can be a student, superintendent, teacher, parent, support staff, principal/vice-principal, or school trustee… we are all invested in education… we are all equal. Second, we choose what we teach/learn with our two feet… no hard feelings if you walk out mid-session or join a session late… we personalize our learning. Third, we are teaching and learning… #edcamp is participant driven and most likely discussing ‘hot topics’ in BC education as teacher and/or learner. Best of all, I realized that the conversations ‘go deeper’ with #myPLN at #edcamp because I already have an online relationship with them. Learning becomes more authentic and meaningful. I owe much gratitude to #myPLN. They inspire and motivate me to learn more about education. Thank you to all those within #myPLN I met face-to-face and those who made reflective blogs of #Edcamp35 (see below). #highfive to all those who ‘showed up’ and embraced the #poetrychallenge. The poems were absolutely #Bryndges… (yup, it’s a hashtag). And a BIG THANK YOU to the organizers and supporters of #EdCamp35. #muchgratitude #myPLNrocks
Victoria Olson (@MsVictoriaOlson) – A Tech Teacher on a Mission – My #edcamp35 Reflections
Shawn Davids (@sdavids51) – Leadership with a Purpose – EdCamp35: Oh What A Day!
Karl Lindgren-Streicher (@KarlLS) – Student Centered History – #edcamp35: A Reflection
D’Alice Marsh (@DAliceMarsh) – A Lifelong Learner – Edcamp35 Another One Under My Belt
Bryn Williams (@brynmw) – VP Stories – Reflections of #Edcamp35
How would EdCamp would in a highschool setting? Students, teachers, administrators, trustees, community members, parents… come together once a month to learn together. What do you think?
Love the idea of EdCamp working in our local community. Mentioned it to SD46 DPAC and they liked the idea as well. Monthly might be a frequent occurrence, however I am aware of schools using EdCamp as a model of professional development and/or staff meetings. It needs to fit the needs of the learning community. With that said, I am a huge advocate of EdCamp and would love to see something like this on the Sunshine Coast.
I know you have spoken before about one here on the Sunshine Coast. How is the thinking progressing?
Yes. I did mention this before Bob. I love the idea of EdCamp coming to the Sunshine Coast, but it takes a committed working committee, time/effort, and a deep rooted passion for education to get things off the ground. EdCamp35 was an exceptional team, as well as EdCampDelta, EdCampLeadership, and Edcamp31. These EdCamps were also developed/organized/facilitated by those who are in the operations. I would consider moving forward with an EdCamp46 or EdCampSunshineCoast but would first need to recruit a team. Wanna join?
Chris, when is the next EdCamp? Would love to go and see how it is organized.
There are so many EdCamps “out there”… it’s a matter of where you want to go and when. I’ve done EdCampHOME… that’s achieved online. In the Lower Mainland, EdCampDelta is in January and EdCamp35 is in April. There was an EdCamp36 in the summer and there might be and EdCampBC in the fall. #edcamp is definitely worthwhile to attend to understand how it works. I support experiential learning. Will let you know.
Thanks! Looking forward to experience my first one.