NerdcampNNE 2023 Highlights!

It has been one week since we gathered at USM in Gorham, Maine for NerdcampNNE2023. Here is what some campers said about their NerdcampNNE experience. 

I loved that we designed all of the topics. This was the best teaching conference I've ever been to! --Tim M. ELA Teacher Portland, Maine.

Love the format, the teacher expertise, the happiness.-- Catherine P. HS Teacher Gorham, Maine. 

We snapped some photos that show the joy and collaboration that comes from educators choosing to learn together. 

Natalee and Meredith ready to welcome the campers

We love to see our nerdy friends who come year after year!

So many great sessions!

Teachers, authors and committee members facilitate conversations.

Door prize time is a highlight! 

We are so thankful for generous publishers, authors, and businesses for donating so we could give away prizes to our amazing campers. 

 

Maine Association of School Libraries (MASL) is a big supporter and sponsor of NerdcampNNE. Here are just a few of the members in attendance. 

The Committee

(left to right) 

Natalee Shotz, Chris Pirkl, Jason Lewis, 

Anna Sedenka, Gigi McAllister, Corey McAllister

NerdcampNNE takes place on the 4th Saturday of September. Mark your calendars for 

September 28, 2024!

1 Week to Go!

 The email below will be sent to attendees yesterday. It contains important nuts and bolts information about NerdcampNNE next Saturday, Sept. 23.

Hello Nerdcampers!

Can you believe NerdcampNNE is one week away? We are so excited to be able to partner again with The University of Southern Maine to host this free event of literacy learning for educators in Northern New England. For those new to our Nerdcamp you can find more information about what to expect here. 

 

Below is more info to help you prepare. 

 

Location: Bailey Hall-The University of Southern Maine

Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. (You do NOT need to print your ticket)
Doors open at 8:00.
1. After registering, you can grab some complimentary coffee and snacks.

2. Then proceed to Bailey Lecture Hall (room 10) to get settled. 

3. In the lecture hall be sure to write your ideas for sessions on a sticky note and place them on the posters or give them to a NerdcampNNE Committee member or volunteer. Write your name on the sticky IF you are willing to facilitate the session. 

Opening Welcome & finalizing of the Session Board will begin in the lecture hall at 9:00 am.

Lunch is on your own. There are many nearby restaurants within walking district of USM. Here are a few options. 

What to Bring to nErDCamp:

• Your favorite fully-charged, mobile device (laptop, tablet, phone)
• Your phone to pay for parking.
• A bag lunch or payment options for lunch at a nearby business.
• $20 in cash or access to Venmo if you would like to purchase a NerdcampNNE totebag! (Supplies limited). 
• Ideas for sessions!
• A collaborative spirit!

Parking for nErDcamp:
Paid parking is available behind Bailey Hall. Go up the hill that runs to the left and the back of Bailey Hall. You can park in the "water tower" lot and in the lower lot if you continue to the right. Enter through the doors near the water tower. Although the doors may be open for students, please wait until 8:00 to proceed to registration. There will be signage to help you navigate. 

Schedule:

Welcome & Session Building

Session 1 9:40-10:25

Session 2 10:35-11:20 Lunch and swag Alley Lunch & Swag Alley: 11:25-12:50

Session 3 1:00-1:45

Title Talks 1:55-2:30

Reflection & Door Prizes 2:30-3:15

You will want to have our event site loaded on a device as it has session locations and notes. 

 

Certificates of attendance will be provided to attendees after completing the event evaluation. 

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to nerdcampnne@gmail.com with questions. 

 

Warmly, 

The Nerdcamp Planning Committee