Two very exciting events are coming up that educators won’t want to miss –EdCamp Citrus and EdCamp NYC, which will both take place on December 4, 2010!  We are so excited for another opportunity to collaborate with teachers in the revolutionizing EdCamp movement that is happening throughout the United States.

We will be donating FREE passes to the EdTech UNconference to both EdCamps.  Additionally, we are attending and helping facilitate EdCamp Citrus!

EdCamp Citrus is holding the first annual gathering of forward-thinking, innovative and engaging education professionals in the Citrus County, FL area.  This UNconference will focus solely on conversations about education, where participants are able to informally share ideas and attend sessions run by colleagues and fellow educators.

Check out the details for EdCamp Citrus below:

What: An UNconference devoted to K-12 Education issues and ideas
When: Saturday, December 4^th, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Citrus High School, 600 W. Highland Blvd., Inverness, FL 34452
Price: Free!
Register: Click here to register for EdCamp Citrus
Twitter: @EdCampCitrus
Facebook: EdCamp Citrus

For those planning to stay the night in Citrus County, the Holiday Inn Express (located 903 E. Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461) is offering a discounted room rate of $77/night to EdCamp Citrus attendees. The offer is not available online, so be sure to call (352) 341-3515 and mention EdCamp Citrus to receive this discount.

EdCamp NYC will create a powerful learning experience through dynamic conversations about learning in the 21^st century.   Attendees are guaranteed to learn something new, meet other motivated educational enthusiasts, and receive information that can immediately be applied in the classroom and professional life!

Check out the details for EdCamp NYC below:

What: An UNconference devoted to K-12 Education issues and ideas
When: Saturday, December 4^th, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: The School at Columbia University, 556 W. 110^th Street, New York, NY
Price: Free!
Register: Click here to register for EdCamp NYC
Twitter: @EdCampNYC
Facebook: EdCampNYC

At this time, there hasn’t been a designated hotel or discounted room rate for EdCamp NYC attendees.  However, if you are planning on staying in the neighborhood for this exciting session, here are a few suggestions for nearby hotels.

Both EdCamp Citrus and EdCamp NYC are terrific examples of continuing educators who are truly dedicated to working together and improving professional development for teachers by teachers.  There are countless people involved who are helping make these two events possible, contributing to the organization, publicity, sponsorship, and overall, just helping to spread the word.  The SimpleK12 team would like to give a big shout out to EVERYONE who has been a part of these EdCamps.

If you are unable to attend either Edcamp Citrus or NYC but interested in finding other UNconferences, visit the EdCamp website to see if there is one near you!  If there isn’t, now is a great time to organize your own.  If you have already been involved in an EdCamp, please offer advice to other aspiring EdCampers in the comments section below!