In class, we learned about EdCamps and we had the opportunity to participate in one ourselves. Here is a video that explains how they work and how to get the most out of your participation at an EdCamp:

EdCamps are a great opportunity for educators to come together and share their ideas about learning topics in an unformal setting. In my group’s EdCamp, our topic was on incorporating LGBTQ+ and BIPOC topics and literature in the classroom. It was a great way to learn from each-other, share our ideas, and be introduced to new valuable resources that can be used in the classroom!

I’m happy we were given the opportunity to participate in an EdCamp; I can see their value! As a future teacher of Math and Spanish, I could definitely see myself benefiting from frequent participation in this unformal type of professional development. A few topics I would love to see being explored and discussed in an EdCamp:

  1. Cultivating a growth mindset for students in math class
  2. Activities to encourage students to SPEAK Spanish in the language classroom
  3. How to integrate Inquiry Based Learning in the Math and Spanish Classrooms!