Looking back to last year's Edcamp...

Wondering what you have to look forward to at Edcamp? Checkout our sponsor page from 2015.  There you'll see a glimpse of what the freebies are like! Then, take a look at a few memories from our first Edcamp in 2015:

Registration/Check-in

Thank you to Starbucks for sponsoring us!

Greetings!!

Makerspace with Makey Makey Toys!

Yes, dancing was involved!

Makerspace with Mega Blocks Poetry -Fun!

Coloring in the Makerspace - great for students AND teachers!

Learning from each other around topics of mutual interest...

Learning to use new tools and skills to use with students.
Everyone had fun with the Osmo in our Makerspace! 

We gave away over 70 prizes!  

Small groups or large - doesn't matter.
At Edcamp we collaborate and learn from each other at our own level and pace.

Many areas of Southeastern and Eastern Ky are being represented so far with Edcamp KyATN registration.  Have you registered yet? Don't miss out.  Register today!

We are now Edcamp KyATN

With the creation of the Kentucky Appalachian Teacher Network, it only made sense that Edcamp SESCKY become Edcamp KyATN.

Our  event this summer will be held on July 25th.  The location is the same - Corbin Center.  Register at our Eventbrite page here.

More to come...

Thanks!

Kristal

Edcamp Southeast/South Central Kentucky is finally here!

Good Morning!! Edcamp Southeast/South Central Kentucky is finally here! Below are a few reminders you may have missed if you registered within the last few days and a few notes to get the day started...

Follow us on twitter @EdcampSESCKY for the lastest information and to connect with fellow attendees. Not on Twitter?  Look for the Twitter 101 on the session board.

Be sure to bring your (fully charged) ipad, laptop or similar internet capable device as utilzing the internet for learning, sharing and connecting is a vital part of the EdCamp process.

Registration is from 8-8:30.  Be sure to get your name tag, swag bag and instructions for our first two giveaways of the day from Canva and Zaption. Starbucks coffee, donuts, granola bars and fruit are also available.

Lunch is onsite. For $5.00 attendees can choose from a turkey or ham sandwich with chips, cookie, fruit and a drink. Use this time to network and connect with fellow attendees.

Finally, we have approximately 70 gifts for the day!  Look for those at lunch and the end of the day, and check out our growing sponsor list linked above. We have everything from swag to subscriptions and classroom equipment to giveaway. 

Enjoy the day!

Kristal

Change in Venue….

Things are MOVING in Edcamp Southeast/South Central Prep - literally.  In additional to bringing in lots of donations for giveaways and other goodies, we are moving to a new location.

Edcamp Southeast/South Central Kentucky will now be held at Corbin Technology Center (just down the road from the original location).  A revised map is located on the right-hand side of the blog main page and information through Eventbrite has been updated. Please contact me if you have questions.

Follow us on Twitter and watch for more announcements regarding sponsors and giveaways beginning soon!

Kristal

Welcome to the Official Edcamp Southeast/South Central Kentucky Blog!

After months of planning, I am so exited to welcome you to the site and invite you to attend the first Edcamp Southeast/South Central Kentucky July 22, 2015.

As a teacher, I am often disappointed with professional learning experiences because while they are created by good intentioned professionals, they often miss the mark in terms of my needs as a teacher.  Too many are "sit and get" format with the sessions arranged ahead of time based on someone else's needs or interests.  Too often the materials are shelved and forgotten because I didn't have time to work with them in the moment.

If you've had the opportunity to be in on workshops that allow you to connect, collaborate, and work based on your needs, you know how revolutionary the right kind of professional development can be.  Enter Edcamp. 

Edcamp is a FREE unconference model with an agenda set for, by and about the needs of the attendees - not months ahead - in real time with teachers leading. Never heard of Edcamp?  See the video below and other information here on our site to learn more.  Better yet,  join us in July.

To register, see our Event Brite link for Edcamp SESC Kentucky (to the right) and follow us on Twitter to keep up with the latest announcements leading up to the big event. 

Hope to see you there.

Kristal