EdCamp+Lunch+Session


 * Edcamp Lunch Session[[image:edcamplogo.jpg align="right" caption="Source of Image: edcamp.wikispaces.com"]]**

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/esu3-21st-century-skills-fair


 * Presenter:** Josh Allen, Papillion-La Vista Schools


 * Description:** Edcamp is a relatively new form of professional development which is highly flexible and based on the needs of the participants. Josh will give an overview of the Edcamp model and share information about Edcamp at the beginning of the day and a modified Edcamp will run over the lunch time for participants.[[image:edcamp-grid.jpg align="right" caption="Web Site Source of Photo: http://dayintheclassroom.edublogs.org/2011/03/27/edcamp-omaha/"]]
 * Focus Areas:** Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Computers, Information Media, Life & Career Skills

Edcamps are based on a model called an "unconference' that began in Philadelphia. Here are the three ideas behind the edcamp model: >
 * What is Edcamp?**
 * people who share the commonality of "education" gather, share and learn in an open and inviting environment
 * the only framework is available space and time slots
 * discussions, demonstrations and interactions of participants become the sessions at the event

Twitter: [|@EdCampOmaha] Blog: []
 * Link to EdCamp Omaha Site:** http://edcampomaha.wikispaces.com/home


 * Edutopia article on Edcamp:** @http://www.edutopia.org/blog/about-edcamp-unconference-history
 * TEDX Video on Edcamp:** @http://youtu.be/vVDUIoMavLM

Sessions for today 12:30-1:15pm:
Platte/Calamus - Do we still need computer labs & if so, what should they look like? Cass/Douglas - Learning Management Systems Discussions - platforms, best practices, resources Sarpy/Washington - App Smackdown Niobrara - Social Media in education: For or against? The good, the bad