This week’s class was the first time I’d ever heard of EdCamp, but after our time learning about it and experiencing our own mini version of it, I’m absolutely interested in learning more and participating in it again.
What is EdCamp?
EdCamp is a model of Pro-D conference (on “unconference”) that centres around what educators want to learn about. It’s participant-driven, with no special guests, experts, or key speakers leading, but rather teachers proposing discussion topics, engaging in discussion, and sharing experiences with each other.
The hope of this model is that it is more engaging for those attending, and gives the educators more of what they need and are interested in learning about.
Participants can switch between discussion groups as they want, tailoring their learning and their day to benefit them most.
-Megan B.