As a co-organizer of Google Educator Group Central Texas (GEG CENTX), I can admit - getting the group going during the spring has been challenging.
From thinking of social events to virtual communities, ideas have not caught on. Part of it I attribute to the central Texas dynamics. Texas is a BIG state and we are all spread out. So, it loses that sense of connection. That said, though, how can we still achieve a sense of community?
And, then, it hit me after discussing the issues with a co-worker. Why not do a GEG EdCamp (EdCamp GEGCENTX). It would be a gathering of great minds and an opportunity to learn. And, why not try it during the deadest month of the year - July?
We need more authentic learning experiences for teachers and GEG should be the leaders in providing this.
So, I ask you, what are the largest educational needs in the CENTX community? Shouldn't that be what GEG serves?
What do you need? What do your teachers need?
From thinking of social events to virtual communities, ideas have not caught on. Part of it I attribute to the central Texas dynamics. Texas is a BIG state and we are all spread out. So, it loses that sense of connection. That said, though, how can we still achieve a sense of community?
And, then, it hit me after discussing the issues with a co-worker. Why not do a GEG EdCamp (EdCamp GEGCENTX). It would be a gathering of great minds and an opportunity to learn. And, why not try it during the deadest month of the year - July?
We need more authentic learning experiences for teachers and GEG should be the leaders in providing this.
So, I ask you, what are the largest educational needs in the CENTX community? Shouldn't that be what GEG serves?
What do you need? What do your teachers need?
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