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.
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.
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Watch our Nerdcamp 2024 video to learn why you should NerdcampCT and how it works the day of the event.
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Detailed Definition:
What is nErDcamp?
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. Please view this comparison between a traditional conference and an "unconference" here. This comparison was obtained from the edcamp wiki space. If you would like more info about edcamp, please visit their wiki here.
Before the opening, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm session ideas and write them on note cards.
During the opening, we will fill the session board with different topics generated by participants. Participants decide which sessions they wish to attend and are encouraged to move to another session if the current session does not meet their needs (Rule of 2 feet).
nErDcampCT 2024
The 2024 schedule has registration beginning at 8am at Sedgwick Middle School in West Hartford, CT. During the opening session, we will build the session board for the rest of the day. Sessions will be discussions 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 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.
nErDcamp is always free to participants! Don't forget, all involved are there voluntarily and do not receive compensation. It’s a day to celebrate literacy and promote a culture of reading!
What is nErDcamp?
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. Please view this comparison between a traditional conference and an "unconference" here. This comparison was obtained from the edcamp wiki space. If you would like more info about edcamp, please visit their wiki here.
Before the opening, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm session ideas and write them on note cards.
During the opening, we will fill the session board with different topics generated by participants. Participants decide which sessions they wish to attend and are encouraged to move to another session if the current session does not meet their needs (Rule of 2 feet).
nErDcampCT 2024
The 2024 schedule has registration beginning at 8am at Sedgwick Middle School in West Hartford, CT. During the opening session, we will build the session board for the rest of the day. Sessions will be discussions 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 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.
nErDcamp is always free to participants! Don't forget, all involved are there voluntarily and do not receive compensation. It’s a day to celebrate literacy and promote a culture of reading!
