Edcamp Planning Experience
Brand Event
Logo
Website
hashtag
#sweetpd
email/gmail
Registration
like Eventbrite
Invoice
Better if you can "matchmake"
sponsors and needs
Team
"Variety is the spice of life"
Different districts
Different jobs
Helps to have a working relationship
Clear Communication
How will you communicate?
Email?
Twitter DM?
F2F Meetings?
Conflict Resolution
Remember Edcamp Principles
Goal for your Edcamp
Expectations
How much time will people invest?
Hard feelings when some people
do a lot more work for same credit.
Money
MUST HAVES!
Event Space
Often Need Event Insurance
Bonus if space is memorable
GOOD TO HAVE
Coffee
Food
DREAM BIG
Breakfast + Lunch
Schedule Considerations
Can you afford lunch?
Is there easy access to food
for people to grab lunch?
Would they come back?
Could you have 3 morning sessions and end at lunch?
Shirts + Merchandise
After Party
Bank Account or Not?
Complicated by not-for profit
but not non-profit status
How will you pay for things?
Sponsors
Roller Coaster, yes, no, maybe so
Ask companies you already have a relationship with
Provide sincere compliments, but accept 'No'
Reach out to Edtech Startups for swag.
They might not have much,
but the exposure is good for them.
Local colleges with education programs
are a good place to ask for some $$$
Invite pre-service teachers to attend
Show Gratitude to Sponsors
Publicly thank on Twitter + website
Write Thank You Cards
Edcamp Foundation
Knowledge/Mentor
Resources