Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EdCamp?
An EdCamp is at its core an "unconference." Unconferences are professional learning opportunities where, unlike traditional conferences where sessions are planned months in advance, the participants develop the sessions and schedules the morning of the event. EdCamps are summarized best as "designed specifically for teachers and their needs."
What does an EdCamp look like?
EdCamps are incredibly active events. When you arrive you should expect time to network and connect with your colleagues. Soon after the planners will encourage participants to start building the session schedule. The day is very fluid once it starts; you should find sessions that interest you and use them to build your own professional capacity. At the end of the day a smackdown will be held to share what was learned through the day.
Do I need to prepare something for EdCamp?
No. You simply need to come with an open mind and a willingness to connect and learn with your colleagues.
I am interested in leading a session. Do I need to prepare a session?
No. EdCamp sessions are not presentations; they are conversations among colleagues. If you are interested in leading a session you may want to think about guiding questions for a discussion.
How are EdCamp sessions created?
The day of the event participants will suggest sessions they are interested in and will build a schedule. In order to create sessions based on your needs, consider the following questions:
What is the "Rule of Two Feet"?
EdCamp centers on meeting YOUR needs...so if you are in a session and it is not meeting your needs, use the "Rule of Two Feet" and find another session. At an EdCamp it is not considered taboo to move in and out of sessions.
An EdCamp is at its core an "unconference." Unconferences are professional learning opportunities where, unlike traditional conferences where sessions are planned months in advance, the participants develop the sessions and schedules the morning of the event. EdCamps are summarized best as "designed specifically for teachers and their needs."
What does an EdCamp look like?
EdCamps are incredibly active events. When you arrive you should expect time to network and connect with your colleagues. Soon after the planners will encourage participants to start building the session schedule. The day is very fluid once it starts; you should find sessions that interest you and use them to build your own professional capacity. At the end of the day a smackdown will be held to share what was learned through the day.
Do I need to prepare something for EdCamp?
No. You simply need to come with an open mind and a willingness to connect and learn with your colleagues.
I am interested in leading a session. Do I need to prepare a session?
No. EdCamp sessions are not presentations; they are conversations among colleagues. If you are interested in leading a session you may want to think about guiding questions for a discussion.
How are EdCamp sessions created?
The day of the event participants will suggest sessions they are interested in and will build a schedule. In order to create sessions based on your needs, consider the following questions:
- What do you want to learn?
- What do you do in your classroom that is working well?
- What do you want to learn about technology? best practices?
- What successful student-centered projects did you do this year?
- What tips or tricks could you share with the group?
What is the "Rule of Two Feet"?
EdCamp centers on meeting YOUR needs...so if you are in a session and it is not meeting your needs, use the "Rule of Two Feet" and find another session. At an EdCamp it is not considered taboo to move in and out of sessions.