EdCamp NOLA
Free Professional Development for Teachers by Teachers
Teachers Teaching Teachers
EdCampNOLA, http://www.edcampnola.com, (formerly EdCampLA) is a day of learning that will advance the best practices in K-12 teachers from the Greater New Orleans area. It is a free Day of Learning put on for teachers by teachers. Join us as we share exciting 21st century practices and provide opportunities to collaborate and network with other teachers from this area.
Looking for Professional Development that you can use?
Can you spare a Saturday to learn about new resources and make connections with other educators?
- using iPads in class
- literacy strategies to promote close reading
- creating your personal brand
- CCSS resources that work
- ways connecting with parents
- developing your PLN using Google+, twitter and blogs
- PBIS strategies to improve school climate
- using digital storytelling tools
- creating an online class using Edmodo
- ways blogging can drive a class
- and anything else that you might want to talk about
EdCampNOLA is a gathering of educators who passionately believe in the power of educational technology to transform teaching and learning. We are devoted to advancing best practices in K-12 education and professional development.
Teachers teaching Teachers what they know best.
The video below has captured some of the moments from our last EdCamp.
Taylor, Patrick F. Science & Technology Academy
-
Your curiosity.
-
A friend.
-
A jacket or a sweater.
-
A laptop with wireless Internet, PDA or iPad. These devices will allow you to view the session board online, take notes, take pictures and view websites discussed throughout the day.
#EdCampNOLA is in need of your support and enthusiasm.
Saturday, Oct 11, 2014, 08:00 AM
701 Churchill Parkway, Westwego, LA, United States
Agenda
The basic schedule is outlined below.
8:00-9:00 - Registration, Networking and Session Planning
9:00-9:50 - Session 1
10:00-10:50 - Session 2
11:00-11:30 - Session 3
12:00-1:30 - LUNCH / Smackdown
1:30-2:20 - Session 4
2:30-3:20 - Closing Session and Door Prizes
We will hold full 50 minute sessions and 20 minute mini-sessions. Everyone will be able to find something that works for them.
This is our 3rd EdCamp in the greater New Orleans area.
Here is a Highlight Booklet from EdCamp #1
Hope that you can come out to join us this year. Visit the website often for more information http://www.EdCampNOLA.com/
EdCamp NOLA Organizers:
- Tinashe Blanchet @MrsBlanchetNet
- Valerie Burton @MsBisOnline
- Carl Gaines @Carl_Gaines
- Marcie Hebert @MrsMHebert
- Nathan Kellogg @NKellogg
- Brian Mull @BrianMullNL
- Paula Naugle @PLNaugle
EdCamp Louisiana Organizers:
- Valerie Burton, M.Ed., High School English Teacher, Jefferson Parish School System
- Paula L. Naugle, 4th Grade Teacher, Jefferson Parish Public School System
- Tiffany Whitehead, Teacher-Librarian, Central Community School District
- Carl Gaines Jr., Computer Science Teacher, Chalmette High School/AP Social Studies Instructor, Louisiana Virtual School
- Brian Mull, Director of Innovation, November Learning
- Tinashe Blanchet, Digital Engagement Specialist, Jefferson Parish School System
Email: EdCampNOLA@gmail.com
Website: http://www.EdCampNOLA.com
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/EdCampNOLA/206796789338017
Twitter: @EdCampNOLA
Be a presenter
Show off your 'good work.' No, you do not need to have a fullblown presenation with slides. You can be a facilitator and hold a discussion about what interests or puzzles you.
Meet like-minded people
EdCampNOLA is a time to collaborate with other educators. Rub elbows and exchange ideas and resources with others in your field.
Be prepared to learn
If you like talking to educators who want to perfect their craft, EdCampNOLA is for you. Please come out and join us for what will definitely be a great day of Sharing and Learning.