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Join us on Saturday, February 23, 2019, as we carry the banner for Iowa students at our statewide UNconference, #EdCampIowa. EdCamp is like nothing in education you'll ever experience. It's a Saturday where excited, passionate educators gather together to share and learn at a common location, while sharing what they're learning on Twitter (if you can't attend, you can follow #EdCampIowa--the conversations always continue there).

The premise of the day is that the professional development is created by the people who attend that morning, with four sessions throughout the day. Go to a session that interests you, and, if you decide it's not for you, learn with your feet--go to a different session or create a new impromptu session and invite others to join you. There are no hurt feelings; the focus is on providing you with a learning experience that's meaningful for you.

Sessions do not have someone leading them; instead, the proposing person facilitates the session, with everyone participating, learning, and sharing together.

While you're here, you'll meet some very innovative educators. Conversations with everyone are encouraged, as well as growing your PLN on Twitter by following the great people you meet.

Click here to register! And don't forget to tweet that you've registered using #EdCampIowa.

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What's an EdCamp?

EdCamp sessions are NOT 'sit and get' presentations. EdCamps are about discussion and thinking and problem-solving. We build the agenda first thing in the morning and then spend the rest of the day talking, sharing, and learning. Come prepared to participate!

Do some of the questions below resonate with you? If so, then you are a prime candidate for #EdCampIowa. Join us for what may be your most powerful day of learning all year!

What is a PLN?
How does PD align with individual teaching goals?
What are some great learning technologies for students in math (or PE/science/...)?
What is getting in the way of us changing faster? How can we keep from feeling overwhelmed all of the time?
What if we didn't ignore that most of the time students are bored?
How can we take better advantage of our new digital learning spaces to improve professional development?
How can we better learn from other educators and schools?
Do students still need to memorize anything?
How can we make standards-based grading work in MY school?
What might school look like if students were in charge of teaching at least 20% of the time?
What are better ways to involve our parents and community with our students?
Do we really need grades?
What is social media?
Technology? Yes, please!
and many, many more...

What else do I need to know?

Dress is casual. Wear whatever's comfy. Registration is FREE. Internet access will be provided at all locations. Did we mention FREE professional learning driven by your learning needs?