Digital Connections Boot Camp

July 25-26, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Western Nebraska Community College

John N. Harms Advanced Technology Center

2620 College Park • Scottsbluff, NE

Who should attend this boot camp? Any teacher, K-16, who is looking for ways to integrate technology into

their professional lives and classrooms. Participants will be grouped by content area and grade level in order to

create a more customized experience. Presenters will focus on the International Society for Technology in

Education Standards for Teachers (ISTE NETS•T) which include:

Facilitating and Inspiring Student Learning and Creativity

Designing and Developing Digital-Age Learning Experiences

and Assessments

Modeling Digital-Age Work and Learning

Promoting and Modeling Digital Citizenship and

Responsibility

Engaging in Professional Growth and Leadership

Learn how to integrate Google Apps into your

daily routine to save time and energy. Explore how

to help students unleash their creative potential

using digital story telling tools such as

VoiceThread and Animoto. Experience the power

of connecting with teachers from around the world

using Twitter. This boot camp will give you the

confidence you need in order to take the plunge

into the world of educational technology.

Registration Fee: $70

Fee covers all sessions, breakfast, lunch, and snacks on both days of the boot camp. Computers will be

available as well, but you are welcome to bring your own. Registration is due by May 25. Participation will

be limited to 125. Register early to secure your slot.

*Working with CSC to get this event approved for credit. Check the website late in the spring for an update.

Tentative Schedule…

Wednesday - July 25

8:00-9:00 Welcome breakfast and panel discussion in the Plex

9:00-11:15 Session 1

11:15-12:10 Lunch in the Plex

12:10-2:25 Session 2

2:25-2:40 Break and snack

2:40-3:40 Breakout Discussions

3:40-4:30 Web 2.0 Smackdown

Set up a Twitter account and get familiar with it.

Follow the presenters and let them know you are

attending the boot camp.

Visit the boot camp website frequently to connect

with other educators and stay on top of updates.

goo.gl/5KM7W

Thursday – July 26

8:00-9:00 Breakfast and networking in the Plex

9:00-11:15 Session 3

11:15-12:10 Lunch in the Plex

12:10-2:40 Session 4 (Fill out conference survey )

2:40-3:00 Break and snack

3:00-4:00 Breakout Discussions

4:00-4:30 Closing: Next Steps---Where to Go From Here

Suggestions to prepare for the boot camp:

Add your information to the “Who’s Attending” page

on the web site.

Find out how to access your school Gmail account.

(All teachers within the ESU13 region have one.

Contact conference organizer if you need more

information.)

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Digital Connections Boot Camp – Registration

Registration deadline is May 25, 2012

To register by phone and to pay via major credit card, call the Harms Advanced Technology Center at 308.635.6700

Firm registration deadline is May 25. $70 fee is due to confirm registration. To register by mail send fee and this form to

HATC 2620 College Park, WNCC, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Name _________________________________________________________ DOB______________________________

_________ Male ______ Female District ___________________________________________________________

Grade Level(s) _________________________ Subject Area(s)____________________________________________

Home/Cell Phone Number ___________________________ Addl. Phone Number ___________________________

Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________________

Town ________________________________________ State __________________ Zip ________________________

Email (that you check during summer)______________________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________________________________

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For questions regarding the boot camp, contact Beth Still, event organizer, at 308.225.4421.