This week, we experimented with the concept of EdCamp and even had the opportunity to participate in our own. EdCamps allow the participants to choose the discussion topics and explore meaningful conversations. I believe this form of conference will help teachers build excitement and remain engaged.
Something I really loved about our mini EdCamp was that the conversations flowed so naturally. During one of the stations I was participating in, the conversation shifted to a completely different topic. It was still regarding education and everyone was actively engaged. I appreciated that we did not need to rush and change back to the original topic because the goal was simply to learn from each other, even if it involved a topic change.
One aspect that I did find odd was leaving conversations whenever I felt like it. If the conversation had not concluded, it felt rude to just stand up and leave. However, this is part of the culture of EdCamp so I believe it is something I could get used to.
Overall, I hope to experience several EdCamps over the course of my career as I truly believe I could learn a lot from my colleagues.
See you next week!
