After attending EdCamp Citrus last weekend, I couldn’t be more excited to share with everyone TWO more upcoming EdCamps that I hope YOU will participate in: EdCamp OC & NT Camp 2011: Burlington! As we have done with so many other EdCamps, SimpleK12 will be donating 10 FREE passes to the EdTech UNconference (a $1,000 prize value!) to both EdCamp OC and NT Camp 2011: Burlington.

EdCamp OC

EdCamp OC will be hosting their very first UNconference in California. It will be an UNconference devoted to discussing K-12 education issues and ideas. Attendees will be able to submit session topics, attend or leave whichever sessions they please, and are guaranteed to have a productive day full of learning and collaboration with like-minded individuals.

           When: January 15, 2011 (starting at 8:00 a.m. EST (USA)
           Where: Davis Magnet School (1050 Arlington Drive, 
                          Costa Mesa, CA 92626)   
           Price: FREE!
           Register: Click here to register for EdCamp OC
           Twitter: @EdCampOC
           Facebook: EdCampOC

If you are planning to attend this event, there are a few hotel deals available. Click here to view hotel options.

You can contribute to conversations about this edcamp on Twitter by using the hashtag #edcampoc in your tweets or by following the organizers:

• Daniela Bolzmann @DanielaBolzmann
• Lisa Dabbs @teachingwthsoul

NT Camp 2011: Burlington

NT Camp (which stands for New Teacher Camp) is an UNconference for all teachers, regardless of their experience level. It is designed to help bring new teachers into personal learning networks (PLNs) and is a place for everyone to learn from each other. Having a network to help you through all education challenges is invaluable, so this is the perfect opportunity to get together and collaborate amongst yourselves!

          When: February 26, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (USA) 
          Where: Burlington High School (123 Cambridge St, 
                         Burlington, MA 01803)
          Price: FREE!
          Register: Click here to register for NT Camp 2011: Burlington
          Twitter: @ntcamp2010
          Facebook: NT Camp 2011: Burlington

You can contribute to conversations about this edcamp on Twitter by using the hashtag #ntcamp2011 in your tweets or by following the organizers:

• Andrew Marcinek @andycinek
• Gerald Aungst @geraldaungst
• Rich Kiker @rkiker

*** NT Camp 2011: Burlington is transforming their website into a resource page for teachers.  They are looking for guest bloggers and to incorporate a steady flow of resources for all teaching levels, so be sure to check their page often. The website will eventually turn into a year round resource leading up to each of their conferences.

To see a list of all EdCamps being organized at this time, please click here. Those who have already attended an EdCamp, what was your favorite session topic that was discussed?