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| Today's EdCamp brought to you by Keller ISD! |
I love learning and connecting with people, but this EdCamp was a little different. I facilitated no sessions, I did no presentations (and.. presentations are of course not allowed).. I didn't even bring my laptop. The past EdCamps I have been a teacher. Not only was I a teacher, but I was a special education teacher. So, I listened to ideas and percolated on how I could modify them for my classroom. When I shared, I shared on how it would affect my students and what my students were doing. I have changed positions, so I went to sessions that I knew NOTHING about (but knew it would benefit my school) I was not disappointed.
Before I get to much farther.. I learned a ton from a ton of people (so, I apologize now if I don't get everyone listed) I also didn't take as many pictures this time.. because my brain was moving too fast!
Third Session-Augmented Reality-The Tech Ninja's facilitated
Todd and Stacey are so awesome!
Let me just say.. my mind is BLOWN! I love using QR codes, and I still will use them.. but there are so many cool ways and ideas that you can use Augmented reality! I
My brain is still racing from all the ideas that I got during this session.. but until you see it.. it is kind of hard to explain.
Check out:
-http://www.twoguysandsomeipads.com/ I had a chance to meet Brad and Drew at ISTE for just a few minutes, but I have been following along on twitter.. and now I am hooked!
-Erin Klein is another great person to follow and I love her blog about the Colar app
-Apps to use Aurasma, DAQRI, and colAR App
-For Aurasma people must be following your channel for the aura to work. See twoguysandsomeipads for how toos, directions, ideas and so much more
-use Aurasma for ARD's. Have a piece of work that the students have done as the trigger for the aura. Once triggered it offers a video of the student explaining what they are working on
-Use Aurasma for homework help
-Living museums
-Center information
-Scavenger hunts
-The DAQRI cubes that are Elements look AWESOME!
I have so many more ideas.. and this is something that I will be delving into more!
Final Session- Flipped Classroom
Ready for a confession.. after the AR session I really couldn't focus more. My brain was way to full! It did make me realize that I am pretty partial to my PLN even more!
My brain is full.. I learned a ton.. can't wait to really share in real life! Next EdCamp for me... the one I am helping organize on October 12, 2013 for #edcampdallas
These are just a few of my notes. You can also check out notes that some of my fellow tweeps took. Don't forget to check the #edcampfwtx twitter feed too
First Session- STEM
So, I am a nerd.. and having the chance to hang out in a 5th grade science classroom last year with an awesome science teacher.. I wanted to learn more.
Just a few ideas
There were some great conversations, but I can't wait to connect more with Tina, Trisha and Tony They are doing some awesome things at their school
-I want to look more into TAME (Texas Alliance for Minority in Engineering)
-Look into bringing in Air Traffic Control into the school (maybe even a news for kids)
-Use the Flipboard app and choose rss feeds that pertain to science- science articles, science tweets, science blogs
-Have book of the month club that is STEM based and then have a challenge to go along with it
-Explain This- put up explain this signs around schools and have students explain them ie. paper towel holders, doorknobs, window latches and so on
So much learning!
Second Session-Edmodo
I went to the wrong session, and yes.. I know I can vote with my feet, but instead I stayed and connected. I enjoyed chatting with another tweep about my ideas for staff tech challenges this year. I will be blogging about that more, but here was my first challenge.
Lunch!
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| Check out this awesome ice cream that Jon created for Martha now.. that is some talent! |
Third Session-Augmented Reality-The Tech Ninja's facilitated
Todd and Stacey are so awesome!
Let me just say.. my mind is BLOWN! I love using QR codes, and I still will use them.. but there are so many cool ways and ideas that you can use Augmented reality! I
My brain is still racing from all the ideas that I got during this session.. but until you see it.. it is kind of hard to explain.
Check out:
-http://www.twoguysandsomeipads.com/ I had a chance to meet Brad and Drew at ISTE for just a few minutes, but I have been following along on twitter.. and now I am hooked!
-Erin Klein is another great person to follow and I love her blog about the Colar app
-Apps to use Aurasma, DAQRI, and colAR App
-For Aurasma people must be following your channel for the aura to work. See twoguysandsomeipads for how toos, directions, ideas and so much more
-use Aurasma for ARD's. Have a piece of work that the students have done as the trigger for the aura. Once triggered it offers a video of the student explaining what they are working on
-Use Aurasma for homework help
-Living museums
-Center information
-Scavenger hunts
-The DAQRI cubes that are Elements look AWESOME!
I have so many more ideas.. and this is something that I will be delving into more!
Final Session- Flipped Classroom
Ready for a confession.. after the AR session I really couldn't focus more. My brain was way to full! It did make me realize that I am pretty partial to my PLN even more!
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| A few of my favorite people! Stacey, Todd and Wendy Don't really know what I would do without these guys ;) |
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| Met a friend from Kansas! Was so nice to meet Kayla |
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| Super excited to be working more with this fantastic lady right here! |
My brain is full.. I learned a ton.. can't wait to really share in real life! Next EdCamp for me... the one I am helping organize on October 12, 2013 for #edcampdallas
Have you attended an edcamp? What were your take aways? I am very excited to start sharing even more on this blog!
Nice recap of the day! It was so great to meet you and I look forward to learning and reading about more of your thoughts. Thanks for making my first edcamp an easy one!
ReplyDeleteKayla, it was so nice to meet you this weekend! I loved that we had a chance to converse more over brunch. I can't wait to see what you do this next year!
DeleteGreat recap! It was my first also . Can't wait till #edcampdallas
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! I can't wait until edcampdallas either. Glad you were able to make this one.
DeleteI loved the recap of the day... Thanks for sharing recourses from the AR session.
ReplyDeleteNext edcamp, I need to great a picture with you so I can be included on the hall of fame ... Haha!
Don, you crack me up. It is always nice to see you in passing and even better when I have a chance to sit and chat with you. I will be hunting you down at #edcampdallas for a picture. I was SO bad at taking pictures this time (I don't even have enough for a movie)
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