Informational presentation for our district's librarians and technology teachers about what an EdCamp is and tips for success with this format for our quarterly professional development sessions.

1. Formerly known as TREK
Photos by
Christine Archer-
Davidson,
EdCamp CO 2012

2. What’s an EdCamp?

3. Some Sample EdCamp Sessions
 EdCamp NYC
 EdCamp Vancouver
 EdCamp Boston

5. Yes, but.

6. The Process
 Ideas collected and shared via Lino-It
prior to EdCamp Day
 First 10 minutes: Facilitators sign up on
chart with post-it notes
 Next 10 minutes: Participants sign up for
workshop they will attend
 Two 55 minute blocks, 3 workshops in
each block

7. The Schedule
 7:00 – 7:10 Facilitators come forward –
post workshop ideas on chart
 7:10 – 7:20 Participants sign up,
rooms are assigned
 7:30 – 8:25 Session 1 (3 workshops)
 8:35 – 9:30 Session 2 (3 workshops)
Today – we will have 1 session only

8. The Facilitator
 Is not necessarily the expert on the topic
 Appoints a recorder
 Back channel encouraged!
○ Our backchannels –or #edcampd20
 Does not dominate the conversation
 Encourage discussion, ask questions!
 Allow all people to contribute
 Keeps the conversation on topic
 Keep it focused on what you CAN do

9. Facilitator Tips and Ideas
 Start with a question
 Brainstorm with your participants
 Questions you might ask:
 What is our main objective? Goals for students? (or
teachers?)
 Has anyone tried or seen another approach?
 Are we asking the right questions?
 What were some of it’s benefits? Challenges?
 What do you think students would say?
 What do you think administrators would be
concerned about?

10. Next Colorado EdCamp
Saturday, October 13, 2012
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Flagstaff Academy, Longmont, CO