What is EdcampWCSD?

About EdcampWCSD

An Edcamp is a user-generated conference - commonly referred to as an “unconference." Edcamps are designed to provide participant-driven professional development for K-12 educators. Educational technology is a common topic area for Edcamps, as are pedagogy, practical examples in instructional use of modern tools, and solving the problems technology can introduce into the classroom environment.

Sessions at Edcamps are diverse and eclectic because they grow out of the interests and expertise of the participants. Most sessions are informal conversations or demonstrations. It's common for many different people to take the floor during an event to share an idea, show student work, or ask questions.

Sessions are interactive and there is usually a heavy backchannel conversation (secondary electronic conversation that takes place at the same time as a conference session, lecture, or instructor-led learning activity) going on which makes it a great way to be two places at once when you want to attend two different sessions at the same time. Use #edcampwcsd on Twitter to participate in the backchannel.

All sessions are discussions based. If you choose to facilitate, you are volunteering to help start the discussion. That’s it, no lessons, no workshop, and best of all, no presentations . Have fun and bring things you would like to share.

The Edcamp model relies on participants to drive the experience of the professional development day. Look at this as an opportunity to learn, share and innovate with your colleagues around the district.