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SHOW UP
SHOW UP
Just arrive with a willingness to interact and learn.
ORGANIZE
ORGANIZE
All participants brainstorm topics which are then organized into short sessions.
PARTICIPATE
PARTICIPATE
Learn, network, and share knowledge and ideas during sessions.
What is Edcamp SLM @UWG?
What is Edcamp SLM @UWG?
A free professional development event for school library media specialists from west Georgia and beyond!
It's an independently organized and hosted 'unconference' conference. An EdCamp agenda is created by the participants at the start of the event; sessions are not scheduled ahead of time like a traditional conference. Because content is participant-driven, attendees are encouraged to arrive with a willingness to share. It's a flexible, casual time to network with other librarians, share knowledge and expertise, and leave with new ideas and practical information.
What happens at Edcamp SLM @UWG?
What happens at Edcamp SLM @UWG?
During the first part of the camp, you will mingle with other attendees and settle in for the unconference. There will be an empty session board where participants post session topics. From this, a schedule of sessions is created and participants rotate through those sessions. There are no rules for topics - you decide what you want to learn. Topics can include but are not limited to: collaboration, collection development, multiple literacies, OER, eResources, advocacy, standards, curriculum, programming, tech tools, MakerSpaces. Edcamps support the "Rule of Two Feet:" you are encouraged to move on to another session if you find one is not meeting your needs.
Where will the Edcamp SLM @UWG be held?
Where will the Edcamp SLM @UWG be held?
Directions to the UWG Education Center
From Atlanta
Go west on I-20 to exit 24 (GA 61).
Turn left onto GA 61 South, continuing towards Carrollton approximately 12 miles.
Turn left onto bypass around Carrollton (GA 166 West) and continue until bypass ends at Maple Street.
Turn right onto Maple Street.
Turn left at the second traffic light onto West Georgia Drive (UWG's West Entrance).
Public parking is available in the lot on the left in front of the Education Center (Tyus Hall Parking Lot). Look for the Mobile Lab truck - you will park across the street from it. There will be signs to guide you to the parking area.
From Birmingham
Take I-20 east to exit 11 (US 27).
Turn right onto US 27 South towards Carrollton.
Turn right off US 27 onto Columbia Drive (which will become Brumbelow Road).
Brumbelow Road enters UWG Campus at the North Entrance (Road name changes to University Dr).
Turn right at the second traffic light on to West Georgia Drive.
Education Center will be located on the left approximately ½ mile.
Public parking is available in the lot on the left in front of the Education Center (Tyus Hall Parking Lot). Look for the Mobile Lab truck - you will park across the street from it. There will be signs to guide you to the parking area.
University of West Georgia
Education Center
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118
Park in Lots: 30A, 30B, 30C (Tyus Lots)
Do I need to register to attend?
Do I need to register to attend?
Please register on our Eventbrite registration page.
What should I bring?
What should I bring?
A mobile device (laptop, tablet, or phone). You can borrow one from our Innovations Lab, if needed.
Lunch will be on your own - Bring a sack lunch or $ to dine at one of the campus eateries or a place off-campus.
How do I access the wifi?
How do I access the wifi?
Connect your PC, tablet, or smart phone to WiFi network "WelcomeWest" using the instructions provided by your device manufacturer. Once connected your device will automatically launch your preferred internet browser and open the site https://webauth.westga.edu/. If it does not open automatically then navigate to and open your preferred browser. You will be redirected to the WelcomeWest portal. If you are not redirected then navigate to the WelcomeWest portal page by entering https://webauth.westga.edu/ into your browser's address bar.
Click or tap the "I'm a guest" button.
Enter your name, email address, and cell phone number to generate a wireless Access Key.
Click or tap the "Get Key" button. Your Access Key will be generated and sent to the email address and cell phone number provided. Standard data and messaging rates may apply. For security purposes the Access Key will be sent as a text message (SMS) to the cell phone number provided. We require you provide a valid United States cell phone number that is capable of receiving text messages.
Connect your PC, tablet, or smart phone to WiFi network "SecureWest" using the instructions provided by your device manufacturer.
Enter the Access Key we sent to your email and phone.
That's all there is to it! You now have network access until the expiration time listed in the email and text you received.
Contact the ITS Service Desk at (678) 839-6587 if you have any questions.
Use the key we sent you to connect to the SecureWest wireless on all of your devices. This is your private key, so do not share it with anyone. If you forget your key, or have reason to believe that your key has been compromised, just come back here, and use the same email and phone number to generate a new one.
What is Edcamp's Antiharassment Policy?
What is Edcamp's Antiharassment Policy?
The Edcamp Community and Edcamp SLM @UWG are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or age. The Edcamp Community does not tolerate harassment or bullying in any form of anyone at an Edcamp or at any events sponsored by the Edcamp Community. At the discretion of the Organizers, Participants violating these rules may be asked by Organizers to leave an Edcamp event; and at the discretion of the Edcamp Community, Organizers who violate this Policy may be precluded from hosting and organizing future Edcamp events. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at: http://digitalpromise.org/edcamp/anti-harassment-policy.
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