What is nErDcamp?

nErDcamp is an "unconference" modeled after the original edcamp with a focus is 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 morning 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.

There will be 2 45-minute sessions in the morning. Some sessions may be led by participants who want to share a strategy, tool, or idea that has worked for them. Other sessions may be more like round table discussions in which participants discuss and share ideas on a topic. ALL Nerdcampers are encouraged to be active participants.

After lunch on your own, attendees will attend one of several preplanned presentations. Then each NerdcampNNE ends with titletalk sessions where attendees learn about new and exciting books in grade span groups. 

nErDcamp is free to participants, but space is limited. You must register in advance in order to attend. Sorry, no CEU's are awarded, but a certificate of completion with contact hours will be digitally available by completing a survey after NerdcampNNE.

(nErDcamp Northern New England was inspired by the original nErDcamp Battle Creek, which was started by Colby Sharp of Battle Creek, Michigan.)