MCTM Virtual EdCamp April 2020

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On the evenings of  April 14-15 and 16 MCTM Board members facilitated  Virtual EdCAMP sessions

The sessions were generated by a survey asking educators what was their NUMBER ONE topic or area of concern after beginning distance learning.

Sessions were offered by grade band and were attended by educators K-12, as well as post secondary.  We even had a participant from Chicago Area Schools.

Session topics included:  On-line instructional strategies; Supporting SPED students; Desmos; Distance Learning Assessments.

If you were unable to join in, the session notes and recordings of some of the zoom conversations are available. Virtual EdCAMP sessions

Feedback from participants:

  • We have similar struggles, we are not alone.
  • Creativity of educators to meet student learning needs
  • Importance of connecting with students even in little ways
  • We must go slow to go fast.  Resources can be overwhelming, but pick the ones you think will engage students the most.
  • Liked the idea of sending students a “check in” survey to see how they are feeling, what they feel up to
  • Try a “focus first” folder of “must do”
  • Using a code word in our recorded videos

Through these conversations, the MCTM Board members hoped to have created more community and a sense of togetherness as we all navigate these uncertain times. It was their goal to give everyone a chance to voice their successes and struggles and to provide ways for each of our members to continue to grow as educators. 

Sharon Burrell
MCTM Executive Director