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Comment on Δ On #edcampphilly and one year of #edcamp by CaioBella

CaioBella — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:53:01 +0000

I really enjoy each edcamp I attend. My only concern is that the people who speak the most need to listen and allow others to voice their ideas. We are open to suggestions on how to get this to happen at edcamp next year.

Comment on Δ TeacherCast Podcast “The Digital Elementary School” by William

William — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:15:12 +0000

In terms of educating young children about music, a great app is A Jazzy Day. I’d definitely recommend it to parents wanting to educate their toddlers or young children on music or for practicing reading. I’ve seen iPad apps being utilized more and more in elementary schools, which I think its great. If you are interested in checking out the app, here’s their website:
http://www.themelodybook.com/a-jazzy-day

Comment on Δ Step by step process for setting up an iPad cart by Dan

Dan — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:26:30 +0000

Thanks for the tip. I’ve not yet had time to play around with the new Configurator tool yet.

Comment on Δ Step by step process for setting up an iPad cart by Dan Mayhew

Dan Mayhew — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:00:48 +0000

We have been using the new Apple Configurator with several 16 port syncing and charging hubs from http://www.ipadcarts.com. That way, we can control all the content but share the syncing resources.

The Configurator makes it much easier and we have found that it will work perfectly fine with more than 30 iPads at a time.

Comment on Δ A somewhat ranty reply to a question on goofing off in unconference format PD #edcamp by Tracy Sockalosky

Tracy Sockalosky — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:37:34 +0000

PS… Dan Callahan…+K to you.

Comment on Δ A somewhat ranty reply to a question on goofing off in unconference format PD #edcamp by Tracy Sockalosky

Tracy Sockalosky — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:35:39 +0000

Hey that’s me in that picture! Edcamp Boston was the single greatest professional learning opportunity of my career. Since then, I have attended 4 edcamps, developed a strong PLN based on relationships that began at Edcamp Boston and am now on the organizing for this upcoming Edcamp Boston.

I feel sorry for those administrators that worry about their teachers not taking seriously professional development in an edcamp model. My reasoning echoes your sentiments, but given my predilection for cynicism, sarcasm and bluntness, I may go a step further. But then, thanks to my PLN, I now have a group with whom to air my grievances and keep myself out of professional hot water. : )

Comment on Δ A somewhat ranty reply to a question on goofing off in unconference format PD #edcamp by Janiel Wagstaff

Janiel Wagstaff — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:11:53 +0000

Your points are very well taken. Professional developers should ‘walk the walk’ to make the learning stick. And, as you say, conferences and workshops should be designed with this in mind. I’ve been presenting for 20 years and am still working on making this a reality–I get so caught up and excited about the content and often feel pressed for time. But, I just read somewhere, ‘The one who does the talking is the one who does the learning,’ so I’m making a renewed commitment to applying your principles! Thanks for your efforts!
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Comment on Δ A somewhat ranty reply to a question on goofing off in unconference format PD #edcamp by Maureen Devlin

Maureen Devlin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:32:56 +0000

Exactly how I feel. Thanks for putting it into words. The only difference for me is that instead of “flipping out” when pd is repetitive, dull and insensitive, I cry! Can’t wait to experience edcampbos. I have so many questions I’m eager to explore through the expertise of the educators attending. Thanks for all you do to lead us forward in the profession. I appreciate it, and my students profit from it. Have a great day!
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Comment on Δ A somewhat ranty reply to a question on goofing off in unconference format PD #edcamp by Ann

Ann — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:01:30 +0000

“Trust your professional educators to act like professionals, and treat them as such.” Amen! Like I said in the ASCD session. Teachers are educated professionals. Many with the same amount of education as those that normally get paid a ton of money to present. Teachers know. Let them talk. Let them do.
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Comment on Δ Some fun #edcamp data and milestones by Ann

Ann — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:25:35 +0000

Go edcamp! That’s a lot of PD, oops I mean learning and sharing. Thanks to everyone who organized and attended the events! It has been a wild ride! The edcampPhilly team is an amazing group of people, and I have the privilege of calling them my friends. Thanks Dan for all the updates.