10 Tips for Hosting a Successful EdCamp

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One the ways we love to take control of our learning is by attending un-conferences. Our favorite format is the classic EdCamp model. Here are 10 tips for making sure your event is successful.

Build a Strong Team
Broaden you planning committee so it helps in getting the word out about the event to more than just a couple of buildings/districts.
District planning team
Location, Location, Location
Open WiFi to devices not in the domain, that it will allow for social media connection and YouTube.
Arrange the rooms how you want them (in circles, etc)
School district planning team
Parking
Easy to get to
Promotion
Twitter
Instagram
Website
Flyers – snail mail Superintendents/C&I
Business cards – Thank you, Robert Meringolo
Email registrants
Time
Consider weather
Remain consistent with your date year after year
Edcamp after hours
Focus on Learning
MOST IMPORTANT! Thank you, Rachel Murat
What About the Children?
Get kids involved!! Whether it be for a student panel, to showcase their work, culinary students, bring your own kids!
Transition Time
Don’t be afraid to make your transition time a little longer than you think you need. Those free moments sometimes tend to be the most valuable for teachers. And those discussions may help decide later session ideas. We typically do 10-15 transitions so we have PLENTY of time.
Build in a half-time or lunch
Attendance
Expect about 60% of registered people to actually attend
Sponsors/Giveaways
Start the way you plan to continue…don’t start out too big
Checkout: IPevo, Kahoot!, Flipgrid, Kahoot!, The Edu Cal
Work with the Edcamp Foundation
EdCamp in a Box

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