11 Reasons to Attend Edcamp LC
- $$$ - MONEY...What money? Edcamp is FREE!
- NEW IDEAS - You will leave Edcamp with what feels like enough new ideas, apps and websites to last you a lifetime. Do you want to learn how to integrate new ideas into your classroom, school or district? Discussion topics come from users but commonly cover topics such as such as blogging, Genius Hour, gamification, differentiated learning, flipped learning, blended learning, STEM, social media, Skyping in the classroom, and more. You also have an opportunity to share your expertise on these subjects if you want.
- CONNECTIONS - All educators are invited to attend! Edcamp is the perfect place to connect with elementary, middle and high school teachers, administrators, librarians, consultants etc.
- FREE FOOD - No one turns down free food.
- COLLABORATION - Looking for professional development? Look no further. Today PD isn't always about taking a course, it's finding people to learn with. It's collaboration! What better way to get in cahoot (or is that "Kahoot"!) with like-minded educators!
- FREE PRIZES - it's like free food...should you turn down the chance to win free prizes!?!?! Of course not! Lots of sponsors! Lots of prizes!
- LEVEL PLAYING FIELD - Edcamp isn't an environment where you are lectured to. Instead, it is an environment where participants and presenters are equals! It's not a lecture, it's a conversation.
- REJUVENATE - Sometimes we all need a little extra wind in our sails to feel like we are progressing and making a difference. Recharge your teaching batteries and come to edcamp. After connecting with passionate professionals you will feel a little more spark in your life as an educator.
- FLEXIBILITY - there is not set agenda at edcamp. You attend sessions and "vote with your feet". If the session you are in isn't working for you, no sweat, just check out another one!
- RELEVANCE - edcamp is, by nature, relevant. Tired of attending expensive conferences with irrelevant topics? Try edcamp and learn about educational issues that are relevant in the here and now!
- ACT 48 and PD Hours - EdcampLC has partnered with NEIU 19 to make sure that you get the ACT 48 hours that you need. PD certificates will also be available to those who need them!!! Want those hours? Click here to learn more about how to get them!