edCampGR 2023 - an unconference for educators

2930 Knapp Street Northeast,Grand Rapids MI 49525

15 August, 2023

Description

If you haven’t heard of EdCamps, they are what many educators say are the most meaningful professional development they have ever received. Why is that? Attending an EdCamp is unique. Participants are empowered to propose their own session ideas and to learn from each other about topics that are meaningful and relevant to each individual educator. They are sometimes focused on educational technology, sometimes on pedagogy, on educational leadership, on literacy, on struggling learners, or on any topic that is timely and meaningful to attendees. Each EdCamp is different because the attendees are different. Sessions are not proposed until that morning. Many of the sessions will involve educators sitting around, sharing their best ideas, and collaborating with others both in and outside of their own school districts. In addition, EdCamps tend to draw the best and brightest educators, because they are done outside of school hours. Thus, each teacher is essentially donating their time, because they know that what they will learn will reap huge dividends in the classroom. The event is entirely organized by volunteers whose sole purpose is to create a wonderful experience for every participant. There is no cost for participants to attend. The Edcamp Community and EdcampGR are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or age. The Edcamp Community does not tolerate harassment or bullying in any form of anyone at an edcamp or at any events sponsored by the Edcamp Community. At the discretion of the Organizers, Participants violating these rules may be asked by Organizers to leave an Edcamp event; and at the discretion of the Edcamp Community, Organizers who violate this Policy may be precluded from hosting and organizing future Edcamp events. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at:https://digitalpromise.org/edcamp/anti-harassment-policy Data Sharing: I understand that by registering for this Edcamp, my registration information will be shared with the Edcamp Community by Digital Promise and saved in a secure CRM database. I understand that I may be contacted by Digital Promise and the Edcamp Community.