What is a nErDCamp?
Short Definition:
A nErDCAMP is a free literacy event. Teachers, librarians, authors and illustrators of children's books 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.
Watch our nErDcampCT 101 Video
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 session, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm session ideas and write them on sticky notes.
During the opening session we will fill the session board with different topics generated from 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
The 2022 schedule has registration & shopping at the Riverbend Book Truck beginning at 8am at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in Colchester, CT. During the opening session, we will build the session board for the rest of the day. Virtual attendees will be able to participate too! Please be patient as we try out this new format. There will be four 45 minute sessions during the day. This year we will have 2 types of sessions. At 10am there will be panels of authors/illustrators. At 11, 1 and 2, 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! 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! For 2022, we are going hybrid! Don't forget, all involved are there voluntarily and do not receive compensation. It’s a day to celebrate literacy and promote book culture!
A nErDCAMP is a free literacy event. Teachers, librarians, authors and illustrators of children's books 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.
Watch our nErDcampCT 101 Video
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 session, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm session ideas and write them on sticky notes.
During the opening session we will fill the session board with different topics generated from 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
The 2022 schedule has registration & shopping at the Riverbend Book Truck beginning at 8am at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in Colchester, CT. During the opening session, we will build the session board for the rest of the day. Virtual attendees will be able to participate too! Please be patient as we try out this new format. There will be four 45 minute sessions during the day. This year we will have 2 types of sessions. At 10am there will be panels of authors/illustrators. At 11, 1 and 2, 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! 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! For 2022, we are going hybrid! Don't forget, all involved are there voluntarily and do not receive compensation. It’s a day to celebrate literacy and promote book culture!
