Brandi J. Clark

I am going to my first EdCamp this fall.

What’s hilarious?…I have no idea what it is?

Never wanting to be left in the dark…I researched…

Of course a Wiki is the first destination: Edcamp

What I Found Out!

1. Apparently, Edcamps are based on Barcamps…right away I was intrigued…

Will I see Carrie and Mr. Big? Not Quite.

2. Edcamp rules are loosely based on the ones in Fight Club!

Will I see Brad Pitt? Probably not.

Check the Edcamp rules here.

3. Sessions are not planned or scheduled until EdCamp morning.

4. Most of the sessions have a technology focus…so you should bring technology to participate and even…

get this Hermione…

Attend 2 sessions at once…

5. There are variety of educators, from all levels that co-mingle…not distinct presenters or attendees.

6.It’s free!!!!

Am I more than excited…yes!!! How excited?

Until Next Time,

Lit Maven Out

By this time, you have settled back into your classroom.

As you go through the seven layers of the candy cane forest

you wonder…

Why are some really cool, Web 2.0 tools, blocked in my school?

Why is antipasto so expensive?

While I can’t help you with the antipasto…here is an alternative option for some of your Web 2.0 discomfort!

Specifically the…

Creating a Painless or (Less Painful)Web 2.0 Classroom by Josh Flores

This LiveBinder is the answer to your dreams…

Here is the

Table of Contents, as listed under Tab 1:

Tab 1: Because Classroom Management Isn’t Enough

Start-up advice and help for transitioning into a Web 2.0 classroom. Wiggio, Moodle, EDU Blogs, Google DOCS, Poll Everywhere and Online-Stopwatch will help keep things organized.

Tab 2: Because YouTube is blocked

Free programs to help get some great educational material to your classroom. YouTube, Any Video Converter and Zamzar.

Tab 3: Because PowerPoints are Boring

Are you as bored of PowerPoint slides and endless bullet points as I am? Try something new for presenting directions or concepts in the classroom or let your students unleash their creativity. Prezi, Voice Thread, Glogster, GoAnimate!, EDU blogs and Photo Story.

Tab 4: Because Students Need Study Skills

Here are my favorite sites I promote to get students studying outside the class. Quizlet, Twitter, Lino Pad, Easy Bib, Google Reader and Diigo.

Tab 5: Because we all do Research

The research essay is something all subject areas look forward to each year. Here’s some tools to help make it even more engaging. Google Alerts, Fact Check.org and EasyBib.

Tab 6: Because Computers Break!

Technology is great… when it works. When it doesn’t work, use CCleaner and ensure your hard work isn’t lost with Drop Box.

Please check it out!!!

Until Next Time,

Lit Maven Out!