This week the topic we are reflecting on is Ed Camps.
What Are Ed Camps?
Ed Camps are participant led discussion forums, where individuals meet to discuss a topic under a general, educator provided, umbrella topic. These seem to be useful for generating ideas, having a blend of structure & inquiry approaches, and for online learning. They would be ideal for Pro D days or other inter-professional conferences.
Reflection
Ed Camps were an interesting idea, but the lack of structure seemed to be a limiting factor for the Ed Camp concept. I can see this being quite useful for professionals who do not have the time or ability to meet in person, however they do not seem good for working with younger students, or students who are not passionate about the subject. This may also work for grade 12’s who have elected to take the course.
Image from: https://digitalpromise.org/edcamp/
