Ed Camps

What is an Ed Camp?

Ed Camps are not ordinary staff development days. They are social, collaborative and differentiated. Instead of attending predetermined sessions with formal presentations, Ed Camp attendees build their own schedule for the day through a collaborative brainstorm and hands-on session.

Once the large group determines what they want to learn about, someone volunteers to be a facilitator for each session, and attendees sign up for sessions they want to attend. The facilitator does not need to be an expert on the topic. He or she just needs to be willing to ask questions and keep the conversation going. Each session becomes a collaborative sharing, brainstorm, discussion session about the designated topic.

Benefits of an Ed Camp

• Topics are generated by the interests of the group.
• Attendees have differentiated choices.
• Attendees are active participants rather than passive receivers.
• Attendees network and make connections with other professionals.
• Best practices and experiences are shared. 

A common statement at an Ed Camp is that "The smartest person in the room is the room." In other words, we all have areas of expertise. Together, we can be amazing, so let's get together, share what we know and learn from each other!

How can I attend an Ed Camp?

There are two great Ed Camp opportunities this summer.

• ISD 728 Ed (Tech) Camp

• DETAILS 
  Wednesday, August 16, 2017 
  8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
  VandenBerge Middle School 
  CEU certificates & 4 On Demand hours awarded to all participants
  
  Deadline to Register: August 1, 2017 

• Mid Minnesota Ed Camp

• DETAILS 
  Wednesday, June 14, 2017 
  9:00 a.m.- 4:20 p.m. 
  Dr. S.G. Knight Elementary, Randall, MN 
  More information available on the Mid Minnesota Ed Camp website
  
  Registration is Free