Here are some resources and links on the origins and support for organizing EdCamps.

An EdCamp is an unconference, which is a user-generated conference. There is no rigid pre-selection of session topics planned in advance. Instead, ideas for collaboration and conversation are determined as attendees identify common themes/topics that they would like to explore, and what they can teach others about. EdCamp UVic – http://edcampuvic.ca/what-is-an-edcamp/

Be sure to check out the EdCamp Foundation, EdCamp UVic website for more details. Also see the EdCamp tech inquiry group project resource that was created in a previous year by EDCI 336 learners – they actually ran one and it was impressive! 

  • Edcamp Foundation 
  • EdcampUVic
  • Watch What is an edcamp? video on the above EdcampUVic website
  • Explore #edcamp #edcampvic #edcampwest and other edcamp-related hashtags on Twitter

Teachers should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding about what is an edcamp and an unconference
  • Describe the history of the edcamp phenomenon
  • Explain how the edcamp approach can be used for professional learning and to increase student voice and choice in the classroom