Will I have to participate in or lead a discussion?
Absolutely not - everyone is encouraged to participate to the level with which they are comfortable. However, the design of the unconference is not a "sit n' git." The value of Edcamp comes from being able to actively share ideas with your colleagues, and to learn how things are being done at other schools in the district and elsewhere.
Some participants will be asked to volunteer as discussion leaders, but they don't need to be the experts in the topics they're discussing - they just need to help facilitate the discussion between everyone in the session. They're welcome to share what they know, express doubts about what they don't, and ask questions they want answered for the good of the group.
Yourself & a ready to learn attitude! You will definitely want to bring something to capture the discussions you're involved in. A notebook or legal pad and writing implements for taking notes is the recommended bare minimum.
Another thing that may be helpful is to have access to some of your teaching materials. You may want to quickly share something you've done with your fellow participants.
And, of course, wear comfortable clothes and have a beverage of choice handy!
This sounds great! What can I do to help?
Help us get the word out!
You can Tweet at us @EdCamp_AKInt and use the hashtag #edcampakint to spread the word on Twitter.
And you can make sure to bring a friend! Remember, if you bring a friend with you, you get in free!
Is this an annual conference?
Yes! If you can't make it this year, check us out next year! We plan to provide two EdCamps each year~fall & spring!