This Google Site serves as an archive of #edsg efforts.
A brief history
#edsg was launched at the e-Fiesta in NIE on 15 February 2012, but it was conceived much earlier by two teachers @tucksoon and @shamsensei.
These two teachers had participated in the international #edchat but wanted something with local flavour and a more reasonable time to meet for 'live' chats. One Educamp, a conference presentation, and a sharing session at e-Fiesta later and #edsg was born.
The #edsg hashtag is also used by other stakeholders who want to share information with educators in Singapore. But there is a faithful group that tunes in every fortnight on Sundays, 9 to 10pm (Singapore time, UTC+8) for topical chats.
The chats have an asynchronous component for those who cannot meet 'live'. Participants may chat about the topic over the entire week if they choose.
What we stand for
We are a self-help group of educators who believe in the power of ground up initiatives.
We provide unPD, which is informal and unsanctioned professional development (PD) for educators. Such PD is free and self-organizing, but no less valuable than official PD.
We promote progressive education and evaluation by practising connected learning, critical thinking, and community building.