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Event Participants

RT @SNewco 50 Mobile Learning Resources http://t.co/LFWf3lpv1C #edcampis #edcampsemo #edchat

02-Mar-13 23:43 | bhudd

Great day for PD #edcampIS Can't wait to share with my colleagues!

02-Mar-13 23:43 | love2runnteach

@DoremiGirl Yes! Come visit with @ksivick! At least I got to hug you at #edcampis :)

02-Mar-13 23:43 | SpecialKRB

@MikeGwaltney @JonathanEMartin Thanks for the inspiration and clarification about PBL today at #edcampIS
Now it's time to process.
02-Mar-13 23:42 | historyfriend

@MikeGwaltney Awesome to have you there--hope good things will come of it all. Think it was a roomful of
gurus, my friend! #EdCampIS
02-Mar-13 23:39 | pgow

@SpecialKRB Hey, didn't get to talk to you much, but glad you made it out to #edcampIS! Maybe I'll join @ksivick
in a trip. April? Hugs!
02-Mar-13 23:37 | DoremiGirl

@pgow Great to meet you! Thanks for participating in #edcampIS! Glad you got home safely!


@love2runnteach Thank you for attending #edcampIS! Share @SymbalooEDU w/ others!


Thanks to @ksivick @montysays @doremigirl @lizbdavis & all for an amazing #EdCampIS (home in Red Sox
Nation after easy drive, too)
02-Mar-13 23:32 | pgow

Finally heading home: @michaelnachbar and @mikegwaltney are on the plane with me. Lets GO! #edCampIS
#NAISAC13
02-Mar-13 23:30 | gregbamford

MikeGwaltney: RT @teach2connect: http://t.co/8ZpfErLJHy @MikeGwaltney @JonathanEMartin #edcampis

02-Mar-13 23:27 | MikeGwaltney

MikeGwaltney: RT @teach2connect: Join #pblchat on Tuesdays 8pm ET to continue the conversation.
@MikeGwaltney @JonathanEMartin #edcampis

MikeGwaltney: RT @edcampIS: #edcampIS Lots of blogging platforms: blogspot, kidblog, edublog, and
wordpress. According to @MikeGwaltney, ...

MikeGwaltney: RT @ksivick: listening to @JonathanEMartin @MikeGwaltney , sure to be great session
#edcampIS

MikeGwaltney: RT @mpowers3: New #PBL resource via @MikeGwaltney http://t.co/9MIrjOWIt3 #edcampis


Thanks to everyone who saw @gregbamford on #empathy and #collaboration at #edcampis. Follow up in June at
#fuse13: http://t.co/4z8lrzZXsV
02-Mar-13 23:24 | leadlearnlab

Just got back from #edcampIS. So great to see everyone, share ideas. You truly are an amazing bunch!

02-Mar-13 23:21 | birv2

Great day at the unconference. Thanks to everyone. Lots of fun with my colleagues. #unconference #edcampis

02-Mar-13 23:20 | BohannonJohn

Got to have #edcampIS Smackdown for my page http://t.co/FkANMwLeNa: @ksivick: @lizbdavis @DoremiGirl
@hadleyjf
02-Mar-13 23:18 | cybraryman1

@MsMaloySCH thanks so much for joining us today, was wonderful to see you at #edcampIS !

02-Mar-13 23:06 | ksivick

@lizbdavis @DoremiGirl @hadleyjf @montysays @mpowers3 @cmpayne87 @lee_bruner @birv
@jill_lebiedzins the "fab team" of #edcampIS THX

@teach2connect @DrThomasHo is in Orlando might be able to assist with finding location for #edcampis 2014,
also @LRNeverywhere.
02-Mar-13 22:55 | s_bearden

Thank you all at #edcampis. My brain floweth over with ideas, connections & more stuff to do! But I'll be doing it in
a design thinking way.
02-Mar-13 22:45 | BenedictChant

Great day with the folks at #edcampIS. So much to process. Let the thinking, rethinking and planning begin!
Thanks to everyone!
02-Mar-13 22:45 | historyfriend

Great distinction RT @teach2connect: how many of our classrooms are project oriented learning rather than
project based learning? #edcampis
02-Mar-13 22:38 | BenedictChant

@DoremiGirl Thank YOU for all of your work on #edcampis

02-Mar-13 22:32 | lizbdavis

#edcampis great appreciation for an excellent @edcampIS day today to all organizers including @lizbdavis,
@lee_bruner, @ksivick & others.
02-Mar-13 22:18 | JonathanEMartin

RT “@mpowers3: Can we define Digital Literacy? http://t.co/0fvoNTa4An New #etmooc post! #edcampis
#medialabcourse” #diglits
02-Mar-13 22:13 | christybrenn

#edcampis Thank you! What an incredible day!

02-Mar-13 21:55 | kolkkartist

Awesome, inspiring day at #edcampIS I have so many things I want to try and ideas I want to explore in my
teaching!
02-Mar-13 21:55 | KPabarue

I won a document camera at #EdCampIS thanks!!

02-Mar-13 21:25 | Cpohle22

We're trying to get a school with running water to children in Nepal. Can we get a RT? #PBLChat #EdChat
#Edcampis http://t.co/p5rnuYfYQu
02-Mar-13 21:18 | OpenWorldCause

Had a very inspiring day! My head is full of ideas #edcampis

02-Mar-13 21:09 | MsMaloySCH

@nobleknits2 Sure! @lee_bruner was the person talking about it at #edcampis today

02-Mar-13 21:09 | mpowers3

RT @edcampis: Thanks to all of our participants #edcampis! Congrats to our raffle winners! We hope to see you
next year in Orlando!
02-Mar-13 21:05 | mpowers3

@ccshriver @donbuckley Thank you for being there! #edcampis


Now onto @edcampmetrodc! 4/13! #edcampis #edcampmetrodc #edcamp

02-Mar-13 20:38 | teach2connect

Thanks to the awesome organizers of #edcampis You Rock!


Great post! RT @mpowers3: Can we define Digital Literacy? http://t.co/2EineEanBg New #etmooc post!
#edcampis #medialabcourse #digilit
02-Mar-13 20:32 | AlisonSeaman

@asriparkinson @Scott1Robyn “@Primary_Ed: Very helpful!! Ipad apps under each subject heading.
http://t.co/7nrrGfFmsS #ukedchat #EdCampIS”
02-Mar-13 20:19 | MNatusch

Thanks to all of our participants #edcampis! Congrats to our raffle winners! We hope to see you next year in
Orlando!
02-Mar-13 20:10 | edcampIS

Anyone know anyone in Orlando for #edcampis 2013?!?!


Stapler choices. #edcampis http://t.co/qfukJCdGHm


Teacher Dashboard app allows you to see Google Apps files shared with you by your students. #edcampIS
#techcoach #edtech
02-Mar-13 20:03 | cmpayne87

#edcampIS smackdown - use hapara for better google apps organization/distribution. Love the user friendly
interface
02-Mar-13 20:03 | lee_bruner

Nearpod is a great app to interact w students. @lee_bruner makes his app share presentation interactive.
#edcampis http://t.co/zUhDn1GxEK

Up next, @nearpod and ways it can be used in language learning classes #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:50 | mpowers3

Love our #edcampis Smackdown!


The anticipation is building! Who is going to win today's #edcampIS raffle?

02-Mar-13 19:50 | cmpayne87

@SymbalooEDU Just shared how awesome the app is! Thanks for supporting #edcampIS!


@mpowers3 we just used videolicious to make a school tour for a skype call wth school in Australia. So easy to
use! #edcampis
02-Mar-13 19:49 | KatyGartside

Now hearing about videolicious as creation tool for students to share ideas, knowledge, and tools #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:48 | mpowers3

@MissRalston symbaloo also good for links page on class website- color code subject/proj/topic #edcampis


@geekyteach @SymbalooEDU what's the diff between reg symbaloo & the edu version? #edcampis


Create a symbaloo to share links to kid's work. Then share the symbaloo w parents. #edcampIS

02-Mar-13 19:46 | MissRalston

My @SymbalooEDU profile http://t.co/0OcNQ6nCaS #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:45 | geekyteach

Talking about @SymbalooEDU at our app smackdown #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:43 | mpowers3

“@JonathanEMartin: #edcampis @finddonorth pleased with success of using @ebackpack at Hillbrook with his
MS students n iPad program”
02-Mar-13 19:43 | finddonorth

#edcampis "Innovation is finding an area of opportunity when you have a problem."


@ksivick saves the day and helps me find my phone! #edcampis #sillyme


The #edcampis app share is about to start! See you all in the auditorium. Add your shares here:
http://t.co/PTMoLu3hdK
02-Mar-13 19:34 | mpowers3

App Share and raffle to close out #edcampis. http://t.co/DIjQ8Q0OoF


Exciting #edcampis 2day,connections&conversations: flexible classroom design, TEDxYouth,1-1(what
works&doesn't)&more! http://t.co/AJd1VavYnk
02-Mar-13 19:31 | drjillbrown

We don't learn empathy by talking about empathy, or leadership in the abstract. Embed soft skills in content.
@gregbamford #edcampis
02-Mar-13 19:31 | KPlows

Just keep asking why. Like a little kid - ok, but why? To find something meaningful. But why? To learn something
new. But why? #edcampIS
02-Mar-13 19:31 | rchallowell

"You don't learn ethics or empathy or leadership in the abstract." - @gregbamford #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:28 | montysays

It has to start from the learning goal. WHY do you teach what you teach? #backwardsdesign #pblchat #edcampis


"Innovation is finding an area of opportunity when you have a problem." @donbuckley #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:26 | ccshriver

Have students become "people detectives" to make connections to others #edcampis


They are back! It's important to get to the what and why. "Five Whys"- keep digging. (Via @gregbamford)
#edcampis http://t.co/jYgwK1dFex

Enjoyed great conversations today on professional growth, learning, and collaboration, and public purpose.
Thank you #edcampis!
02-Mar-13 19:26 | SusanMBooth

Use the "5 why" method (keep asking "why?") to get to the heart of the problem/what the real need is #edcampIS


Where did they go in Room 60? #fieldtrips courtesy of @gregbamford Experiential Learning for teachers.
#edcampis http://t.co/mTcbxUeNYZ

"It's not about tech, it's about using my time efficiently." @Doremigirl #edcampIS


Join #pblchat on Tuesdays 8pm ET to continue the conversation. @MikeGwaltney @JonathanEMartin
#edcampis

Students answering Meaningful essential questions will transfer to real world knowledge #pbl #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:17 | jill_lebiedzins

Some skills (literacy/numeracy) need to be acquired in elem kids to successfully implement. #pbl #edcampis


Key part of #PBL is design process before projects begin - need time for teachers to plan & prep collaborations
#edcampis
02-Mar-13 19:15 | mpowers3

T-minus 15 minutes til @edcampis smackdown begins! http://t.co/ihyhgI0gDq #edcampis @DoremiGirl
@montysays

How to conduct an interview for design thinking #edcampIS http://t.co/6ypv4WFC1C


#edcampIS Smackdown is happening at 2:30 in the auditorium. Add your favorite apps here!
http://t.co/3Mp4wnsRxi

"Blue sky ideas" is the notion that no idea is too crazy. #design #innovation #edcampis


In design thinking, what are your "blue sky" ideas? #edcampIS #isedchat #techcoach

02-Mar-13 19:12 | cmpayne87

“@KPabarue: Disagreements that come during problem solving are due to seeing the problems differently
#edcampis” #kellerisdchat
02-Mar-13 19:11 | THEJamesRowland

In PBL, you don't know what you want, but you know what your experiences are #edcampis


Session on project-based learning. Now, discussing PBL in math. "It's all about intentional design." #edcampis
http://t.co/fzs0FRXQN7

First observe then interview for PBL- know what questions to ask then and helps build empathy/gain perspective
#edcampis

Having a fantastic discussion about utilizing the EdCamp model in classrooms. Ideas flying fast and furious.
#edcampis

“Leadership role modeling is essential in building a culture of innovation. #edcampIS #isedchat #indyschool...”
http://t.co/CRKxOnRMmV
02-Mar-13 19:07 | mpowers3

Leadership role modeling is essential in building a culture of innovation. #edcampIS #isedchat #indyschool
#naischat #TABSchat #techcoach
02-Mar-13 19:07 | cmpayne87

Don't focus on creating detailed job descriptions. Find out what talented candidates have and design the job
around them. #edcampIS

In "How to Build a Culture of Innovation" session at #edcampIS

02-Mar-13 19:04 | cmpayne87

how many of our classrooms are project oriented learning rather than project based learning? #edcampis


Overheard at #EdCampIS: convos about outdoor edu. Exploring outdoor habitats. "We take the kids out with
clipboards and they reflect."

Project based learning ISN'T project oriented learning #edcampis #PBL

02-Mar-13 19:02 | jill_lebiedzins

Watching video: What #PBL isn't https://t.co/Z0m674gS72 at #edcampis

02-Mar-13 19:01 | mpowers3

Project-oriented learning is the opposite of PBL ... which one are you doing? #edcampis

02-Mar-13 18:58 | mpowers3

http://t.co/uR8Wh2FSYy @MikeGwaltney @JonathanEMartin #edcampis


New #PBL resource via @MikeGwaltney http://t.co/JxfXGjeoS8 #edcampis

02-Mar-13 18:58 | mpowers3

The Common Core is the What-PBL is the How. http://t.co/FXcxOVGThC #edcampis #pbl @biepbl #ccss


#commoncore is the what #pbl is the how #EdCampIS

02-Mar-13 18:55 | Cpohle22

“#Empathy workshop participants are visiting other #EdCampIS sessions as ethnographers, observing
behaviors,...” http://t.co/rkuvEwhZqp
02-Mar-13 18:54 | mpowers3

Bring in speakers from outside the education world to inspire design thinking and innovation #edcampIS


@finddonorth It was great meeting you! Safe travels! #edcampis


#Empathy workshop participants are visiting other #EdCampIS sessions as ethnographers, observing behaviors,
inferring needs. What? How? Why?

Session 3 is just getting started at #edcampIS. Including, PBL, Empathy as Problem-Solving, Building a Culture
of Innovation, and more!

Chemistry #PBL Example: Ss pick drug they think is overused or prescribed, analyze risks, talk about next steps
#edcampis
02-Mar-13 18:47 | mpowers3

Thanks to all at #edcampis Sorry I had to leave before the afternoon session.

02-Mar-13 18:46 | JosieHolford

Doing "what/how/why" observation activity for empathy in design thinking #edcampis


To define the problem: what are the people who are experiencing this first hand going through? #edcampIS


Disagreements that come during problem solving are due to seeing the problems differently #edcampis


listening to @JonathanEMartin @MikeGwaltney , sure to be great session #edcampIS


We need to make sure that when we're solving a problem, we define it first and are actually working on the same
issue! #edcampIS

http://t.co/HQ7kkp7UvP work that matters high tech high #edcampis


Talking about free #PBL resources: http://t.co/2d71dUZa6y & http://t.co/ZjobXN3ljc recommended. What others
can you add? #edcampis
02-Mar-13 18:43 | mpowers3

Empathy is essential to design thinking-have to understand what people are going through in order to solve
problems #edcampis

The year of innovation and design thinking in schools http://t.co/h9V8d6k8oJ #edcampIS @donbuckley


"PBL is the entree, not the desert" #edcampis PBL session How do you make it happen in your school?

02-Mar-13 18:41 | mpowers3

Great conversations and new friends at #EdCampIS. Love the input from the charter school contingent!!!

02-Mar-13 18:40 | KelseyVroomunn

Have to think of empathy as a thinking tool for successful leaders. #edcampis


#edcampis About to begin PBL discussion-- what needs to happen to advance PBL in our schools in Room 38
Join us.

Trying to follow #edcampis? Check out the stream http://t.co/Dyw3On1hvJ #edcamp #edchat #advis

02-Mar-13 18:28 | mpowers3

“Hey #edcampis ppl - looking for google apps using teachers to join us at http://t.co/Uvh7FPU3L7 in 2 weeks!
Come...” http://t.co/xILaHZUFY2
02-Mar-13 18:25 | mpowers3

Want one of these? Find Shannon or Yoon in the lobby. #edcampIS http://t.co/9g7wws72X2


10 minutes until our workshop on Teaching #Empathy as a Problem-Solving Skill in room 60. Ready for the "field
trip!" #edcampis

RT @mrmcgrann: @JonathanEMartin - love the pic via @gregbamford #EdCampIS http://t.co/tM3YUTnKiG”


@JonathanEMartin - love the pic! via @gregbamford #EdCampIS http://t.co/W980zcUG7B”

02-Mar-13 18:11 | mrmcgrann

Hey #edcampis ppl - looking for google apps using teachers to join us at http://t.co/wK47LJD5Pr in 2 weeks!
Come join us!

My What Students Want page: http://t.co/uSsCaEEfln A good place to start! #edcampsemo #edcampIS #nassp13
#wetech13

Getting the scoop on local yarn stores from fellow knitters! The things you learn at #edcampis


@geekyteach @DoremiGirl @karleary thanks for hanging out at lunch, love the in-between sessions #edcampis


@teach2connect awesome lungs! thanks for coming to my session on teaching frameworks for collaboration!
#EdCampIS http://t.co/JSrMfhcuuh

@eaglecoveschool Added! Thank you! Pls say hi to me. #edcampIS


@JonathanEMartin: the Louis Armstrong of the edu world. Blowing up balloons in my #collaboration workshop
#EdCampIS http://t.co/f0CaKFdjDh

Swag time! Get your @edutopia water bottles! #edcampIS (1 per attendee)


Great experience at #edcampis @wharton today. Talked about #ipad and @hillbrookilab. Excellent
conversations. Thanks @ksivick et al.

RT @mbteach: What if independent schools were labs of innovation that purposefully shared best practices for
all? #EdCampIS
02-Mar-13 17:33 | claire_rk

“What if independent schools were labs of innovation that purposefully shared best practices for all? #EdCampIS”
our collectivepublicpurpose
02-Mar-13 17:32 | jpwatson4843

Grabbing lunch with some #EdCampIS folks then off to #ladyhacks.

02-Mar-13 17:27 | mbteach

Enjoyed #naisac13 regret missing the unconference during and wish I would have been able to stay for
#EdCampIS #toomuchgoingonatonce
02-Mar-13 17:25 | jasonmkern

Looking forward to seeing u at CSW soon! @ParkDayTom Visiting progressive schools http://t.co/gAZdbt1NIp
#isedchat #edcampis”
02-Mar-13 17:13 | CSWjane

MikeGwaltney: Blogging, Commenting, Writing Guidelines from my class: http://t.co/3sJuUSMvXL #EdCampIS
#isedchat

MikeGwaltney: I'm really excited to attend Public Purpose of Private Schools session at #edcampis. Gurus
@pgow and @CurtisCFEE - leading ...

MikeGwaltney: RT @JonathanEMartin: Delighted to be at #edcampis today in Philly & eager to support advance
of #edcamp everywhere. Great e...

MikeGwaltney: Join @JonathanEMartin and @MikeGwaltney to talk about supporting High-Quality #PBL, at 1:30
at #edcampis. A teacher-adminis...

MikeGwaltney: The Full Slate at #EdCampIS. http://t.co/ra6Gv9BvWD


Nice "@HarrietLappas: #edcampIS how can we teach the students to discuss task and maintenance when
collaborating? http://t.co/dzlOhhk95E"
02-Mar-13 17:12 | T_C_P

Don't forget you can use the #edcampIS to find like souls for lunch!


Free resources, LessonPlans http://t.co/6xxeK7c4wE #edcampIS #satchatwc #wetech13 #nassp13
#edcampsemo http://t.co/4oDv5aiu9M
02-Mar-13 17:10 | mjgraham0

Great morning at #edcampis! Getting ready to lead session on teaching #empathy as a problem-solving tool in
Room 60 at 1:30. #DTK12

Thanks, @MikeGwaltney for a great discussion on writing in the digital age. Good ideas and sharing by everyone.
#edcampis

Doing a #nearpod demo at #edcampIS for WL teachers in room 60. anyone else using nearpod? Let's chat!


You have to gather information for the profile of the type of teachers you want before you evaluate them, but who
decides? #edcampIS

#edcampIS Resource for writing the web “Seven Habits of Highly Connected People” http://t.co/7kUs3g1ob6

02-Mar-13 16:57 | steelemaley

When asking young kids about teachers, ask them "what is the best part of your day?" to glean concrete results
#edcampis

Having students grade teachers. Article from @theatlantic http://t.co/8SFcVYtmku #edcampis


#edcampIS Clustermaps suggested by @ccshriver. Allow students to see the connections they are making when
writing on a blog.

#edcampis @finddonorth hilarious speaking about work with his student "iPad Doctors" & their opinions about
appropriate use & regulation

#edcampIS Lots of blogging platforms: blogspot, kidblog, edublog, and wordpress. According to @MikeGwaltney,
it's about connection.

Manage expectations around PD - don't expect to change the world, start w/ taking 1 meaningful thing back to
your school #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:53 | mpowers3

Alternatives to artificial PD. At Leadership+Design Studio, teachers get hands-on practice with kids.
http://t.co/GiS67Y8deE #edcampis

Kids know what good teaching looks like. Do we let them decide? #evaluation #edcampIS


Idea: 1 faculty meeting a month for teachers to present what they've learned at outside PD or discuss
w/colleagues. Tchrs pick #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:50 | mpowers3

Using iPad apps as tools, not as activities #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:49 | MsMaloySCH

Professional development should be authentic learning. For teachers, that means working w/ kids. Bring kids in to
practice with. #edcampis

LOVING! "@DoremiGirl: Loving our convo on the arts in our schools! <3 #edcampIS"

02-Mar-13 16:46 | T_C_P

“Overheard at #edcampis: "We should be friends!"” http://t.co/ktQCLsmo98

02-Mar-13 16:46 | mpowers3

Idea: embed #PD in student teaching! Help teachers learn how to design PD, reflect & apply. Authentic hands-on
learning! #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:45 | mpowers3

Provide tchrs with funding for quiet, reflective pd, too. Travel, reading, self-care. Dedicated tchrs are at risk of
burning out. #edcampIS

RT @ParkDayTom Visiting progressive schools around the country: These are schools for the ages!
http://t.co/RlM7LQZMwd #isedchat #edcampis

Overheard at #edcampis: "We should be friends!"


Loving our convo on the arts in our schools! <3 #edcampIS


@teach2connect Sure! Although the room is a bit small #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:43 | mpowers3

Anyone have school-wide approaches to supporting teachers in mental health & reflection? PD support to attend
or travel to events? #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:43 | mpowers3

@mpowers3 the reflection piece is a key point that is often neglected #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:41 | philgriffins

Exploring a new app #edcampis http://t.co/HaiiqsID42


“"Alternatives to professional development: #edcamp, 20% time, etc. #edcampis http://t.co/ME0YDBE4mE"”
http://t.co/jyS1z9tKDI
02-Mar-13 16:40 | mpowers3

After attending pd, make debriefing time a priority for teachers. 50% learning, 50% reflecting, creating and doing
#edcampIS

#edcampis ready for a great Google experience stepbystep tutorials full lesson plans? #GoogleAppsMeets
#CommonCore http://t.co/qaUkiMMM8y
02-Mar-13 16:39 | mjgraham0

Schl leaders need to give % of time to join PD - local and global & make time for tchrs to reflect on their PD and
participate #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:39 | mpowers3

And of course, how do we work it into the schedule? And how do we get teachers excited so they'll continue to
seek it out? #edcampIS

"blog as vehicle to share process" MT @kolkkartist: One blog for all arts in school; each class has a page.
http://t.co/kPlzPpDuG2 #EdcampIS
02-Mar-13 16:34 | T_C_P

Can we curate PD methods so that people can figure out what works well for them - once ppl are inspired, we
can make change #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:34 | mpowers3

If teacher risks that result in failure are penalized in the evaluation system, innovation will end. #edcampis


What is my professional learning goal? What are the tools to help me achieve it? Who are the people to help me
get there? #edcampis

If taking risks doesn't fit into the system, then faculty will avoid risks. Via @drtimony #edcampis


How are we as leaders setting up systems so teachers can take risks? Rather than leading pioneers to slaughter.
@DrTimony #edcampis

"Risk taking" is risky! Pioneers get slaughtered #evaluation #edcampIS


"Chances put teachers on the radar, because taking chances can lead to attention." #edcampis


.@WesttownSchool's own @TheAnneQuake presenting "Teaching with the iPad" at #edcampIS #isedchat
#engchat http://t.co/eEyzAHt6Ad
02-Mar-13 16:30 | cmpayne87

How many teachers fly under the radar because they are worried about evaluation asks @DrTimony #EdCampIS


“"Sharing artistic work that students do through web tools at #edcampis http://t.co/5GK3xDn0Di"”
http://t.co/huAU097ebY
02-Mar-13 16:29 | mpowers3

Wait a minute...what is the function of PD? Are we trying to inspire teachers or assess them? #edcampIS


Love it! RT @sjunkins Instead of tchrs evaluating tchrs we use a method called Idea Bandit. Visit a classrm &
"steal" a great idea #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:28 | mpowers3

Thermostat versus thermometer - are you setting the temperature in the room or subject to it. (@drtimony)
#edcampis http://t.co/P4eVc4MwTT

Teachers as Learners (TaL) Tuesdays - end school early & let tchrs learn together in small groups for semester
on 1 topic #edcampis #PD
02-Mar-13 16:26 | mpowers3

Me too! “@MartiWeston: Have fun at #edcampis. Am missing it this year and wish I were there! #naisac23”


Teachers need longer and deeper connections with their mentors. (@mbteach) What's the role of a mentor?
#edcampis http://t.co/mXbjVj7hJd

We need more organic mentors to help us process our work and its emotional element. #evaluation #edcampis
@mbteach

Anyone intentionally connecting teacher PD to evaluations? #edcampis If so, how? Ways to make it organic,
drive motivation?
02-Mar-13 16:24 | mpowers3

Your assigned teacher "mentor" isn't always the person who is the best fit for you- need to connect with them
#edcampIS

@mpowers3 Can connect w/a school in another country. (Find K12 partners in 200 countries for free at
http://t.co/bU5fyAOplC) #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:24 | RitaOates

It must be authentic & organic in order to be engaging & meaningful! Sounds easy but it's not. Also counter to
standard thinking #edcampIS

Enjoying first #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:23 | love2runnteach

Have fun at #edcampis. Am missing it this year and wish I were there! #naisac23

02-Mar-13 16:23 | MartiWeston

We had our teachers present to each other for our Feb PD day. Great way to share with each other.
http://t.co/alsDGSbcfJ @tszym44 #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:22 | capohanka

We need to get out of running in circles and having the same people lead the same conversations around the
same issues... #edcampIS

“@mbteach: What if independent schools were labs of innovation that purposefully shared best practices for all?
#EdCampIS” #isedchat

"displaying artwork for others (via blog) is a form of advocacy" RT @DoremiGirl: Let's talk about the ARTS in our
schools! #edcampIS
02-Mar-13 16:21 | T_C_P

Listening to British actors performing Shakespeare Sonnets in "Teaching with the iPad" at @TheAnneQuake at
#edcampIS #engchat
02-Mar-13 16:21 | cmpayne87

@mpowers3 admin need to really get how edcamp works-& nt hav predetermined ideas for sessions they want. &
def not decide them! #edcampis

How might we bring what's best about #edcamp - as a way of learning/connecting/growing - back to our schools?
#edcampis

Time to revive this list via @SNewco: Great "Bring Your Own Device" Resources http://t.co/3YvzHHZByd
#edcampis #edcampsemo #edchat
02-Mar-13 16:19 | krains

Great "QR Code" Resources http://t.co/Di4a26HuS4 #edcampis #edcampsemo #edchat

02-Mar-13 16:19 | SNewco

“"#edcampis @finddonorth leading a conversation about integrating iPads into MS programs @HillbrookHOS...”
http://t.co/U0xPzMj09o
02-Mar-13 16:18 | mpowers3

Discussing Critical Friends & creating small grps 2 work together on PD & learning. Need space, training 2 start.
Have u tried it? #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:18 | mpowers3

“Session two is underway at #edcampis! Teacher evals, Nearpod, Shakespeare and iPads are just some of the
topics!...” http://t.co/ixVFsd5TDp
02-Mar-13 16:17 | mpowers3

The key flexible and develop leaders willing to do PD around whatever the school needs, be school-specific
#edcampIS

#edcampis @finddonorth leading a conversation about integrating iPads into MS programs @HillbrookHOS
http://t.co/OPr0Hbl8Mb

RT @kelseyvroomunn: #edcampis surprising how many independent schools lack a defined and growth-focused
evaluation program
02-Mar-13 16:16 | mpowers3

RT @kkidsinvt: @mpowers3 @MissRalston Yes!! So important. We all have things to share that will inspire
others! #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:16 | mpowers3

Develop internal leadership - improves health of culture, infuses growth and passion in divisions. Display internal
expertise #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:16 | mpowers3

#edcampis @efjcomposer At Montgomery School art and music unite and the Arts are celebrated.


Let faculty create their PD - find out what their interests, bring someone in or send ppl out to present/share &lead
change @ schl #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:15 | mpowers3

Can we define Digital Literacy? http://t.co/DOguDiImIo New #etmooc post! #edcampis #medialabcourse

02-Mar-13 16:15 | mpowers3

Writing for an audience means more than just for a teacher in a digital age, it's not just about publishing it is about
follow up #edcampIS
02-Mar-13 16:13 | KarlynAdler

How can teachers get evaluated if they're never observed? #edcampIS


Great "Bring Your Own Device" Resources http://t.co/80nNYeSVD5 #edcampis #edcampsemo #edchat

02-Mar-13 16:12 | SNewco

Push teachers to get out there & present, to share! Huge part is starting convos & getting teachers confident
about being expert #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:12 | mpowers3

Kids write and read more than ever before. We just don't like their type of writing! How to use this to our
advantage... #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:12 | KPlows

Mike thx for your great Qs--let's pursue! RT "@MikeGwaltney: I'm really excited to attend Pub Purpose of Pri
Schools session at #edcampis."
02-Mar-13 16:12 | CurtisCFEE

Yep. Do an EdCamp. #edcampIS


“In "Teaching Shakespeare with the iPad" with my terrific colleague @TheAnneQuake at #edcampIS!”
http://t.co/D9AaNrVeQk
02-Mar-13 16:11 | mpowers3

@mbteach I love this idea. It would require a culture change for many, but it sounds great. @CurtisCFEE works
for this. #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:11 | Matt_Arguello

Idea: if you're at a small school, consider partnering with upper grades or with another local school. Great way to
connect #edcampis
02-Mar-13 16:10 | mpowers3

50 Mobile Learning Resources http://t.co/NbskkmX6F7 #edcampis #edcampsemo #edchat

02-Mar-13 16:10 | SNewco

Talking faculty eval in Rm. 38. What do we do? What should we do? #edcampis


Where does administration fit in when planning school #edcamp for alternative PD? #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:09 | mpowers3

Talking teacher evaluation #edcampIS


@MrsSchmidtB4 RT @brueckj23: #ece #elemchat #kinderchat RT @MissRalston: Free Flat Stanley app! So
cool! #edcampIS
http://t.co/zwnOw8CjO4”
02-Mar-13 16:09 | Cpohle22

Anyone feel like lunching with this public school teacher? :) #edcampis


Next, a conversation about alternative forms of PD...like #edcampIS ?


Had a wonderful time talking #globalclassroom and #globaled at #edcampis http://t.co/vp9XcA2Hw0 Thanks for
coming everyone!
02-Mar-13 16:03 | mpowers3

Is it too early to talk lunch? Anyone wanna go to SweetGreen http://t.co/vN6TbdgNzF Short walk-yummy greens
#edcampis

@ncingiser Yes, lets do lunch! I'm thinking of the maker session for the afternoon. What about you? #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:02 | mpowers3

I want these in schools RT @KelseyVroomunn: Innovative learning spaces at Wharton business school
#edcampis http://t.co/zQpvkMapDi

@MathMinds @lizbdavis @montysays yup -& add a bio too, so potential followers can see a little about you
#edcampIS

Fab convo about public-independent school dialogue. #edcampIS

02-Mar-13 16:00 | christybrenn

Room 38 is hard to find. It’s in the corner…keep walking. #edcampis

02-Mar-13 16:00 | DrTimony

#edcampIS how can we teach the students to discuss task and maintenance when collaborating?
http://t.co/oZFRkK7W7Y
02-Mar-13 16:00 | HarrietLappas

.@mbteach please do share any ideas you come up with for encouraging openness amongst teachers of the elite
privates. #EdCampIS
02-Mar-13 15:59 | mjmontagne

tip for those in @lizbdavis & @montysays intro to twitter session at #edcampIS -change egg image to photo or
avatar- more people will follow

Innovative learning spaces at Wharton business school #edcampis http://t.co/62J57oomIP


Okay. That’s 11am in room 38. Not 10am. Talking about teacher evaluation. Can if be done? #edcampis


Let's talk about the ARTS in our schools! ROOM CHANGE: come to the refreshment room! #edcampIS


Any convo around public/private school dialogue should center around what school choice really means
#EdCampIS

#edcampIS If you get lost, check out the map @lee_bruner made for our day :-) http://t.co/C5Yd4JUWp0


@geekyteach sometimes change of furn cn create flexibility in space-hokki stools, standing desk w swing bar
#edcampIS http://t.co/Hs9AHVzoOC

Free Flat Stanley app! So cool! #edcampIS
https://t.co/i7S4HuNyBk

#edcampIS twitter list: http://t.co/oJ8xLFJNhG Pls tweet me to be added if you don't see your handle @edcampIS


Tools at Schools' website http://t.co/VzR9Xi4P4l @donbuckley #edcampis


Thought of you @hadleyjf http://t.co/huQkmdGrBF #edcampis

02-Mar-13 15:47 | pete_didonato

Lots of teachers from @The_School in Philly for #edcampis today: @donbuckley @SpecialKRB @KPabarue
@karlynadler @vdegidio @mudamiano
02-Mar-13 15:46 | The_School

Lots of learning today at #edcampsemo #edcampIS #wetech13 #nassp13 Wish I were to there to connect with
everyone.

At the end of the day, there are assumptions that we have about each other that we need to break down before
real collab begins #edcampIS

What if independent schools were labs of innovation that purposefully shared best practices for all? #EdCampIS


http://t.co/E5hcjwCgtD and http://t.co/07PATSua8n some good resources when thinking about space #edcampis


Team work and collaboration at #edcampis http://t.co/zPfeIoZaL2

02-Mar-13 15:43 | ellenpward

#edcampIS is trending right now! #isedchat #indyschool

02-Mar-13 15:42 | cmpayne87

Learning has been passive for years w/ lecture style teaching. Kids today have more interactive learning styles.
#edcampis

Getting ideas...now I want a tv studio room for kids to do filming projects! #edcampis


@karlynadler @vdegidio "Gender & Sexuality in K-4" now on the session board at 1:30pm:
http://t.co/8oUdtAfgSm #edcampis

#edcampis @TeamSCHift Kids know how to do this space arranging already! They build forts!


You're off to GREAT Places! Today is your Day! Your mountain is waiting, so... Get on your way! #DrSeuss
#edcamp #edcampsemo #edcampis
02-Mar-13 15:32 | teach1tech

@donbuckley Great to meet you today at #edcampis Looking forward to a great day!


Tools for Schools - Design thinking for Education videos http://t.co/vfN1QT8vI6 @donbuckley #edcampis


Room change for ARTs in Our Schools session at 10:50 - meet in the refreshment room! All are welcome!
#edcampis

Another Twitter beginner resource- http://t.co/k8o4RenARH or http://t.co/M2qaApc4My (hi, @cybraryman1 !)
#edcampis

#edcampis Hi Twitter newbies. Welcome. Wish I could be there. Have a great day of learning. @montysays

02-Mar-13 15:28 | mrmcgrann

Twitter Resource: http://t.co/trzq8Q1OsP #edcampis


Teachers need to let go of some control when using flexible spaces chaos is not necessarily bad #edcampis


Design thinking session w/ @donbuckley. Getting kids to design intentionally. AWESOME #edcampis


#edcampis @TeamSCHift Arrange the space. Just try it. Use intention and accomplish in no time.


@ncingiser @mpowers3 hi there!! Glad to see you are here! #edcampIS


@mpowers3 I can do lunch or we can create a session for the afternoon. Maybe other #ece or #earlyelem
teachers will join us. #edcampIS
02-Mar-13 15:26 | ncingiser

using a doc cam & notebook instead of morning meeting message? goooodbye, chart paper! #edcampis

02-Mar-13 15:23 | veronikaannp

the soft skills of team dynamics need to be taught intentionally, even at an early age. #edcampis


Judy, I hope you're learning a lot about Twitter at #edcampis :)

02-Mar-13 15:23 | sharon_casadei

Partnerships and conversations cannot just be about resource-sharing and differences in resources. There's so
much more! #edcampIS

Honing Twitter skills. #edcampis

02-Mar-13 15:23 | MarkDavies

Group life is cyclical rather than linear - provide students with the task/maintenance language for group process.
02-Mar-13 15:23 | KPlows

Cool presentation on @GradeCam by @jill_lebiedzins at #edcampis http://t.co/fWM4HrTdZN

02-Mar-13 15:22 | sharon_casadei

hi twitter room! #edcampis


Looking at history is so important for design thinking- could come up with something that's already been tried
#edcampIS

The history of something is very important in design thinking. @donbuckley #edcampis


#edcampis student learning styles are changing, teaching styles need to change as well


Great group of educators at #edcampIS learning about Twitter from @lizbdavis @montysays! #edcamp #isedchat
#indyschool #naischat #techcoach
02-Mar-13 15:21 | cmpayne87

Say hello to the Twitter Intro Room 36! #edcampis


http://t.co/90AsASo2Bz Great guide for connecting globally #edcampIS


#edcampIS - what can we learn from public ed, and how can we defend it against "reforms" our own schools
would never allow?

The first session has begun at #edcampIS! #edcamp #isedchat #naischat #indyschool #TABSchat #techcoach

02-Mar-13 15:17 | cmpayne87

Design Thinking is based on empathy and immersion. @donbuckley #edcampIS


Do you have questions for #edcampis? Tweet @edcampis or one of the organizers! via @lizbdavis #naischat
#isedchat
02-Mar-13 15:15 | cmpayne87

"paradox of group life: tensions between group process/individual process" @gregbamford #edcampis
(Group process often more linear)
02-Mar-13 15:14 | T_C_P

Innovators innately always observe. @donbuckley #edcampis


#edcampis let kids create their own learning spaces. More engaged when they own their environment.


Leadership is fundamentally about ability to learn, unlearn, relearn. Parents like empathy, but pay for leadership.
02-Mar-13 15:13 | KPlows

Devil's advocate is not productive in the early stages of design thinking. Kick them out of the room. @donbuckley
#edcampis

Agenda & links for "Teaching Shakespeare with the iPad": http://t.co/dha68pu8cY via @TheAnneQuake
#edcampIS #isedchat #naischat #TABSchat
02-Mar-13 15:13 | cmpayne87

Trying to remember that "innovation" is different than "invention" #edcampIS


#edcampis @TeamSCHift create your space to suit your needs. As you go.


"Give students language to collaborate better. Kids need the language." @gregbamford session on design think
@edcampIS #edcampis
02-Mar-13 15:11 | T_C_P

#edcampis trad. classroom layout not conducive to mobile learning. Need to look at how to change environment.


@MissRalston @mpowers3 yay! looking forward to tweets from this session at #edcampIS wish i was there!


Learning about team literacy to teach how to work in groups! #edcampis http://t.co/FXTityuEhN

02-Mar-13 15:10 | ellenpward

In @donbuckley's session on "tools at schools" at #edcampIS. He asked "haven't you had enough?"


First up, classroom design for the mobile world. #edcampis


@JonathanEMartin we're glad you're here! looking forward to your session #edcampis


Thanks! RT @jennzia: @gregbamford @leadlearnlab @edcampis ooo ya'll are in for a treat #Collaboration
#edcampis

In a session on Creative Collab with @gregbamford #edcampis


If you're at #edcampis and wondering, they do sell them http://t.co/uERN6JG9WA @TeamSCHift


@KPabarue Put up a session about iPads in 1st grade or "music and tech" or whatever! #edcampis


@gregbamford @leadlearnlab @edcampis ooo ya'll are in for a treat #Collaboration #edcampis

02-Mar-13 14:59 | jennzia

@SpecialKRB @katygartside 1st sessions are full, 2nd and 3rd are filling up #edcampIS


Meet and great is happening - who did you connect with? #EdCampIS http://t.co/wLbEAAtLvN

02-Mar-13 14:59 | mpowers3

Need ONE place to find TONS of Web 2.0 tools? Check out http://t.co/27z7Rlens8 #unbeatable #edcampIS
#edcampSEMO
02-Mar-13 14:59 | TechNinjaTodd

#edcampis Philly kicking off! (at @wharton w/ 3 others) http://t.co/GRb1hfDnX9


RT “@ipadSammy: Here are some @scoopit pages to help you with #edtech and teaching ideas #edcampis”


Make sure to click project laptop on the screen and audio cables are available. #edcampis


I'm really excited to attend Public Purpose of Private Schools session at #edcampis. Gurus @pgow and
@CurtisCFEE - leading thinkers.

Tech troubles? Tweet our awesome Wharton rep @karleary! #edcampis


Delighted to be at #edcampis today in Philly & eager to support advance of #edcamp everywhere. Great energy
& spirit here this morning.

@ncingiser I'd live to meet up and chat #earlyed #EdCampIS

02-Mar-13 14:52 | mpowers3

Vote with your feet at #edcampis if the session isn't a good fit find another one.

02-Mar-13 14:51 | mpowers3

"@mbteach: @ksivick welcomes public school edus to #EdCampIS and participants share where they are from.
http://t.co/ctQVVAtuvk #EdCampIS

Interested in a discussion about teaching writing? across the disciplines? in a Digital Age? Join @MikeGwaltney
at 11:00 at #edcampis.

#EdCampAtl follow #EdCampIS today! via @JaimeVanderG

02-Mar-13 14:50 | EdCampAtlanta

#EdCampAtl follow #EdCampIS today!

02-Mar-13 14:50 | JaimeVanderG

@KPabarue watch out for @SpecialKRB she might just add you to the board! #edcampis


Many #edcamp newbies at #edcampis today! I'm excited to learn from and with everyone

02-Mar-13 14:50 | mpowers3

@lizbdavis gives us the run down on the schedule #EdCampIS http://t.co/T9xZirX6XA


Delaware, New Mexico, New Jersey, Maine, Oregon, PA, Maryland, Arizona, Connecticut and more are all
represented here! #edcampis #edcamp

@ksivick welcomes public school educators to #EdCampIS and participants share where they are from.
http://t.co/eLHRimAPCp

Great group at #EdCampIS today from all across the US!

02-Mar-13 14:49 | mpowers3

#EdcampIS opening. Lots of choices for learning/connecting today. http://t.co/OhTSpCWYXN

02-Mar-13 14:49 | ncingiser

@KPabarue awesome thanks! looks like some great sessions today - are you thining about leading one? like yr
TWT13 one? #edcampIS

Great to be here #edcampis. Already some great conversations and learning, before the official start.


#edcampis welcome from @lizbdavis and the team. Excited to be here! http://t.co/6jNg54I7xo


@KatyGartside we'll miss you today at #edcampIS but we'll keep you posted!


@KarlynAdler yay - keep those #edcampIS tweets coming :)


hope someone in @mpowers3 session on global learning at #edcampIS will tweet out the congo :)


#EdCampIS is starting up! @DoremiGirl welcoming us! http://t.co/qU6cq74gI8


Too much to see at #edcampis today. Amazing example of low-friction, self-organized PD w/ flat hierarchies.
What a change from #NAISAC13!

disappointed not to be able to be at #edcampIS but hoping attendees will tweet away & share what they are
learning!

#edcampis @lizbdavis Gets us kicked off! WOO HOO! http://t.co/Q0MxgvDs8Q


We like taking pictures at #edcampis as@lizbdavis gets us started! #edcamp http://t.co/pIE4WUJUBA


In Philly for #edcampIS !!

02-Mar-13 14:41 | KarlynAdler

Alright who’s got a wifi code at #Edcampis? I’m in the back of the auditorium. #help


In Philly for #edcampIS!


@MalvernPrep at #edcampis. We're not doing the cheers, though! @HarrietLappas http://t.co/7MJ85ZstZD

02-Mar-13 14:40 | KPlows

The Full Slate at #EdCampIS. http://t.co/axXLQwpa9p


Almost kickoff time! #edcampis http://t.co/GtUIRdv5Ym


At #edcampis organizer @lee_bruner models in front of the schedule board. We're off and running!
http://t.co/pGwu0peb1B

#edcampis Thanks for documenting your day for those of us who can't make it. Great job, organizers! (cc
@montysays)
02-Mar-13 14:29 | emilymccarren

@edcampis Session 1 in Room 60: I'll be leading a workshop on Teaching Creative #Collaboration. I brought
balloons. (You'll see.) #edcampis

Miss any Tech Ninja trainings? Here's our handout :) or "like" us on FB http://t.co/aZrFAMjPWQ #edcampis
#edcampsemo

RT @fredbartels: Hey #EdCampIS folks. Feel free to use the Indep Schl Educators Google+ to share links,
images, posts http://t.co/kcE8TUWsxI
02-Mar-13 14:23 | mpowers3

Interested in #flipclass? Should def check out @sophia and their FREE #flipclass cert program #edcampis
#edcampsemo

.@pgow and I will collect resources from the #EdCampIS public purpose session here: http://t.co/t2O8XBSmxI


Follow #edcampis and #edcampsemo today for some great learning!

02-Mar-13 14:19 | EdCampWaller

Hey #EdCampIS folks. Feel free to use the Independent School Educators Google+ group to share links, images,
posts. https://t.co/arTGtIEku5
02-Mar-13 14:19 | fredbartels

Opening session for #edcampis will be in the auditorium at 9:30! Hopefully we'll be able to share wifi code there!
#edcamp

Shout out to #EdCampIS and #EdCampSEMO happy camping everyone!

02-Mar-13 14:15 | EdCampWPG

Here's today's schedule! http://t.co/BqstVrsbFP #edcampis


Any food at #EdCampIS?


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