What is a nErDCamp?
Short Definition:
A Nerdcamp is a free literacy event. Teachers, librarians, authors and illustrators of children's books, as well as other lovers of literacy get together to discuss reading, writing, and books! EdCamps, the original “unconference”, sparked this new form of professional development. In an Edcamp, educators get together to create their conference.
Nerdcamp is an "unconference" modeled after the original edcamp with a focus on literacy. An "unconference" means that participants decide which topics will be explored.
A Nerdcamp is a free literacy event. Teachers, librarians, authors and illustrators of children's books, as well as other lovers of literacy get together to discuss reading, writing, and books! EdCamps, the original “unconference”, sparked this new form of professional development. In an Edcamp, educators get together to create their conference.
Nerdcamp is an "unconference" modeled after the original edcamp with a focus on literacy. An "unconference" means that participants decide which topics will be explored.
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NerdcampCT 2025
The 2025 schedule has registration beginning at 8am at Winthrop STEM Magnet Elementary School, located at 74 Grove St., New London, CT 06320. Parking There is a parking lot and a lot of street parking. Enter in the front door and the registration table will be in the lobby. |
Watch our Nerdcamp 2024 video to learn why you should NerdcampCT and how it works the day of the event.
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How Are the Breakout Topics Determined?
During breakfast, we will build the session board for the rest of the day.
What Happens DURING the sessions?
Sessions will be discussions (not presentations) in which participants discuss and share ideas on a topic (ex: How to engage developing readers). Remember, if you want to move to a new session, feel free - it's the Rule of 2 Feet!
If you are not interested in the flow of the discussion, find a different session; or at the end of the session you are having a great conversation and want to continue it, there are areas for you to do that too!
ALL Nerdcampers are encouraged to be active participants--which includes educators, authors and illustrators. The organizers have created a note-taking sheet for every room, so please find the note catcher for the session you are attending and help take collaborative notes! These notes will be available to all participants for at least 3 months following NerdcampCT. It is the perfect opportunity to both share your expertise AND learn from your colleagues.
Nerdcamp is always free to participants! Please remember that all involved are there voluntarily and do not receive compensation. It’s a day to celebrate literacy and promote a culture of reading!
