FAQ

What is Edcamp Georgetown Online?

Edcamp Georgetown is a professional learning opportunity sponsored by Georgetown ISD open to any educator from any school, district, or educational organization. The primary audience for Edcamp Georgetown includes classroom teachers, campus and district administrators, librarians, instructional specialists, preservice teachers, professors of education, and other educators involved in PK-12.

I've never participated in an Edcamp. What can I expect?

Edcamps are a unique and rewarding type of professional learning experience. To learn more about what to expect, visit our What is an Edcamp? page as well as the Edcamp Foundation's Edcamp Experience page.

How will I participate in the event?

You will need an internet connected device and a good internet connection. We suggest a laptop or desktop computer so you can easily add to the collaborative notes as you participate in the session discussion. Each discussion will take place in a Google Meet. Links to the session Meets will be provided to registered participants on the day of the event.

Where can I find out what sessions will take place?

All of the sessions will be formed just prior to the day of the Edcamp. Registered participants will receive instructions regarding how to contribute session ideas. The Edcamp organizers will create session topics based on registered participant input and post them on the Edcamp Georgetown website prior to the start of the event. To give you an idea of the types of topics you might see, here are some example session boards that have been generated at recent Edcamps:

Will I receive CPE credit for attending?

Georgetown ISD employees will receive 4 hours of CPE and Comp Time credit recorded in Eduphoria. Educators from other districts and education organizations will receive a certificate at the end of the event that can be used to document your continuing professional education hours. NOTE: Credit and certificates will only be provided for attendance at the entire event.