#EdCamp Radio
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 10 years ago -EdCamp Foundation host Kristen Swanson talks with organizers from individual Edcamp events in the US and beyond. Edcamps are organic, participant-driven professional development events for teachers. Guests share the themes, ideas, and their "biggest pedagogical takeaways" from Edcamp events. Guests also discuss Smackdown tools and educational innovations..
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Edcamp Reaches Rural Teachers in Del Norte California
November 27, 2013 21:52 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesEducators in remote locations often struggle to connect with other educators. Rural Edcamp Del Norte was well received and saw an exceptional turn out. Follow:@kristenswanson @raefearing @bamradionetwork Rae Fearing, @raefearing, works as Educational Technology Coordinator for Del Norte County Unified School District. Previously she taught biology and marine science courses at Del Norte High School for 13 years.
Edcamp Leadership: Exploring the Way Forward
October 01, 2013 20:28 - 6 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we talk about the recent Edcamp that was organized for education leaders of all stripes -- including administrators, teacher leaders, parent leaders and student leaders. Follow:@kristenswanson, @damian613@bamradionetwork Damian N. Bariexca, Ed.S., NCSP (@damian613) is a school psychologist at Lawrence Intermediate School in Lawrenceville, NJ. I also spend time as a professional development consultant for the NJEA and a doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Wilmingt...
Edcamp Rhode Island: Spreading the Passion
August 09, 2013 05:28 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we talk about the enthusiasm around edcamps in the north east and what can be done to spread the fervor beyond early adopters. Follow:@kristenswanson, @ShawnCRubin @bamradionetwork Shawn Rubin is the Director of Technology Integration at the Highlander Institute in Providence, RI. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Metryx, a start-up software company building flexible formative assessment tools for educators to use on mobile devices. Shawn began his education career as ...
Red Carpet Smackdown: Edcampers Select the Best Education Technology for Bammy Awards
July 18, 2013 19:42 - 4 minutes - 20 BytesExciting news! The Edcamp Foundation has teamed with the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences to identify the best education technology for teachers and recognize the best in class with a Bammy Award. Learn more... Follow:@kristenswanson, @aleaness@bamradionetwork Ann Leaness (@aleaness) has been teaching for 22 years and has experience at the elementary and secondary level. She currently teaches English at the Franklin Learning Center, a public school in Philadelphia. She is the co-fo...
Edcamp Home: The First All Virtual Edcamp
June 17, 2013 19:41 - 6 minutes - 20 BytesOn July20th 2013 the first, all online Edcamp will be launched using Google+ and Twitter. The organizers hope to attract Edcampers from around the world. Learn more. Follow:@kristenswanson, @davidtedu @bamradionetwork David Theriault is a high school English Lit teacher in Southern California. He co-founded and co-moderates #CAedchat and attended his first edcamp in January and loved it so much he decided that everyone should try an edcamp which is why we came up with edcampHOME.
Keeping it Real: Returning Hijacked Edcamps to Their Authentic Roots
June 04, 2013 19:49 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesEdcamp chairman joins a concerned Edcamper to weigh in on concerns about the emergence of highly scripted presentations at edcamps. Follow:@kristenswanson, @dancallahan @bigpurplehat@bamradionetwork Kristy Vincent is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Harmony Public Schools in Houston, TX. Dan Callahan is a technology specialist, non-profit director, graduate professor, and workshop leader. He is currently an Instructional Technology Specialist for Burlington Public Schools
New Research Tracks Edcamp's Growing Influence, Long Tail and Bright Future
May 20, 2013 17:48 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesThe number of Edcamps has grown annually since the first in 2010, expanding across the nation and into several countries. Now a new study finds that the the Edcamp phenomenon is just heating up and sees no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In the segment look at the numbers and pullout the crystal ball to look at the future of Edcamps. Follow:@kristenswanson, @ritzius2@bamradionetwork Christine Miles is a founding member of Edcamp Philly and serves on the board of the Edcamp Foundat...
Highlights From Edcamp I.S.
May 09, 2013 20:33 - 6 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #8 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp I.S. Follow:@kristenswanson, @hadleyjf @ksivick @bamradionetwork
Confessions of a Confirmed Serial Edcamper
April 23, 2013 02:47 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #7 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp Omaha and lessons learned over time from organizing and hosting serial edcamps Follow:@kristenswanson, @j_allen@bamradionetwork Follow:@kristenswanson, @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Josh Allen is the organizer for EdCamp Omaha. His full time job is Instructional Technology Facilitator for Papillion-La Vista School District in suburban Omaha, NE. He is also on the Ne...
Highlights From EdCamp Madison
April 05, 2013 17:37 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #6 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp Madison and the role of trust in organizing an edcamp. Follow:@kristenswanson, @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp is a passionate 5th grade teacher in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, proud techy geek, and honest to a fault. Creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI, and believer in all children. Jess Henze is a middle school science teac...
Highlights From EdCamp Iowa
March 14, 2013 19:54 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #5 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp Iowa. Follow:@kristenswanson, @casas_jimmy @mcleoud @bamradionetwork Jimmy Casas is in his 19th year of administrative leadership. He currently serves as principal at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. An experienced administrator at both the middle and high school levels and Co-Founder of #IAedchat. Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., currently is serving as the Dire...
Highlights From EdCamp Baltimore
February 28, 2013 15:24 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #4 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp Baltimore Follow:@kristenswanson,@bamradionetwork Chris Shriver is one of the co-founders of Edcamp Baltimore. Currently she is the lower school technology coordinator at Garrison Forest School. Shannon Montague, an EdCamp Baltimore co-founder, works as a Middle School Technology Integrator at the Bryn Mawr School. Jess Gartner has taught in classrooms around the world, i...
Highlights From EdCamp Los Angeles
February 18, 2013 21:32 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #3 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp Los Angeles. Follow:@kristenswanson,@bamradionetwork Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator. Her passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators. Bill Selak is an elementary music teacher and adjunct faculty member at University of La Verne and Azusa Pacific University. He served on the California State Superintendent’s Education Technology Task Force...
Let's Fund EdCamps: The Campaign to Help Finance and Promote EdCamps Worldwide
February 07, 2013 23:27 - 6 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #2 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we look at how the EdCamp movement is spreading and discuss highlights from EdCamp Leadership BC in Canada. Follow:@kristenswanson,@bamradionetwork Aaron Akune has been involved in public education for 17 years. Aaron is currently a Vice-Principal in the Delta School District. He has helped organize three Edcamp unconferences in BC. Mark Douangchanh is a Vice-Principal in Delta at Port Guichon Elementa...
Episode #2: Highlights From EdCamp Leadership BC, Canada
January 26, 2013 11:00 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to episode #2 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we look at how the EdCamp movement is spreading and discuss highlights from EdCamp Leadership BC in Canada. Follow:@kristenswanson,@bamradionetwork Aaron Akune has been involved in public education for 17 years. Aaron is currently a Vice-Principal in the Delta School District. He has helped organize three Edcamp unconferences in BC. Mark Douangchanh is a Vice-Principal in Delta at Port Guichon Elementa...
Welcome to EdCamp Radio Episode #1
January 04, 2013 01:37 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the premier episode of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss the big ideas that surfaced at EdCamp New Jersey, one of the most successful Edcamps to date. Follow:@Sirotiak02,@kristenswanson, @teachercast, @bamradionetwork Jeffrey Bradbury, the creator of TeacherCast, is an educational podcaster. He created the website www.TeacherCast.net where he writes blogs, creates Audio Podcasts, reviews apps, and provides Screencasts. Dana Sirotiak is a ...
EdCamp: Flipping the Approach to Professional Development
December 01, 2012 23:10 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about Edcamp and how educators are changing the face of professional development from the bottom up. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Mary Beth Hertz is K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. Tom Whitby is a Professor of Education. Founder: #Edchat, Linkedin group Technology-Usi...