What would you like to hear about at edcamp Detroit? What would you like to talk about? This is edcamp, so feel free to stray from “traditional” presentation models – what would really help all participants get the most out of each session? Share your ideas in the comments below.
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Posted by Kelly Sprague on March 10, 2012 at 9:23 am
I’d like to see some presentations on Project asked learning, specifically in the area of math and effective use of iPads in the classroom.
Posted by Bob Gawecki on March 24, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Educational apps for the new Windows 8 tablets – what Apple apps are being converted and what should be converted?
Posted by Susan on March 27, 2012 at 10:16 am
Will there be content for higher ed or is this mainly geared toward K-12?
Posted by Chris Fritz on March 27, 2012 at 10:27 am
The conference is definitely open to all educators and many college and university instructors are registered. The way Edcamp Detroit works, is people choose what they want to talk about at the conference – so if you wanted to host a session discussing something you’re passionate about, you just sign up on the board in the morning and attendees interested in your topic show up to take part.
Posted by Todd Bloch (@blocht574) on March 29, 2012 at 9:10 am
I would love to see presentations on how to have students collaborate with other classes around the world on projects. Also how to get need technology tools into poor urban classrooms.
Posted by Sue cieslayk on April 4, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Common core standard lessons and where to find them online
Posted by John R. Sowash on April 6, 2012 at 8:25 am
I am interested in facilitating a discussion on online and blended courses and the use of OER (Open Educational Resources) in such courses.
Posted by Chris Fritz on April 16, 2012 at 10:29 am
That sounds awesome!
Posted by Anupam on May 8, 2012 at 11:58 am
Agree! I am also interested in this discussion.
Posted by Reid Gault on April 11, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I would like to see a presentation on Game Based Learning
Posted by Chris Fritz on April 16, 2012 at 10:38 am
I don’t think I’ll present on that, but I have some experience with game based learning myself and would love to talk to you at the conference! In the meantime, here are a couple good videos on successfully implementing “gamification” to make activities more fun instead of just more manipulative ( http://goo.gl/vGAIh ) and also on how to design educational games that are genuinely a joy to play ( http://goo.gl/AnFPF ).
Posted by Steve Keinath (@keinath) on May 1, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I would be willing to add to the conversation. Here’s another video about gamification: http://www.penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/gamifying-education
Posted by Kelly Sprague on May 4, 2012 at 3:36 am
Check out Jane Mcgonigal’s book “Reality is Broken”
Posted by Sue on April 12, 2012 at 9:13 am
Creative ways to meet the Common Core Standards
Posted by Erika on May 4, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I would like to participate in this discussion.
Posted by Nicole Sturgeon on April 15, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Flipped classroom techniques.
Especially discussing pros and cons with struggling learners in the math classroom. (perhaps the phrase motivating the unmotivated would be more appropriate?)
Technology and time constraints….
Posted by Chris Fritz on April 16, 2012 at 10:27 am
This isn’t a flipped classroom technique, but it’s certainly relevant to motivating the unmotivated in the math classroom. Great, 10 minute video: http://goo.gl/b8wsE
Posted by mrsarsenault on April 29, 2012 at 2:06 am
I would love learn about/discuss topics that involve: lower el students (esp. Kindergarten!), anything tech!, Common Core, etc…
Posted by Steve Keinath (@keinath) on May 1, 2012 at 1:12 pm
I would like to connect with others going to ISTE12
Posted by Jennifer Bond on May 4, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I’m going to ISTE this year.
Posted by Linda Stark on May 3, 2012 at 8:04 am
I’d like to know if anyone would be interested in discipline for special education students. I have a presentation on it I could present.
Posted by Chris Fritz on May 3, 2012 at 8:12 am
That’s something I’d be interested in!