You're Invited to ScreencastCamp!
Posted on Thursday June 23, 2011 by Betsy Weber
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Come on in! Our doors at TechSmith are open! I'm really excited to invite you to the first ever ScreencastCamp!
So, what is ScreencastCamp? It is a gathering of screencasters and visual communication aficionados who want to network, learn, and collaborate on the art of screencasting.
The event relies on... YOU! All sessions, discussions, and demos are led by attendees sharing their knowledge. The program isn't determined beforehand--it's created the first day by the participants. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join. ScreencastCamp follows the BarCamp model-an ad-hoc unconference born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is for new screencasters and veterans alike.
TechSmith trainers, developers, video staff and evangelists will be onsite and sharing their knowledge too. You'll have access to TechSmith's studio and sound room. You can even visit the giant spork.
Here are some more details:
- When: Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 14
- Where? At TechSmith headquarters, in Okemos, Michigan.
- Cost: Free! All meals and drinks Friday evening through Sunday afternoon are provided by TechSmith.
- How do I sign up to attend: Sign up through the Eventbrite site here. Note: We have a limit of 100 attendees.
I know you're probably thinking, "Do I really have to set up a tent and camp?" No, you don't have to camp. If you don't feel like roughing it, you can camp inside TechSmith or there are a couple hotels within walking distance. I'd encourage you to camp - around the campfire is where great ideas are born, interesting conversations happen, new friends are made and creativity is sparked... and, lets not forget about s'mores (did I mention I make homemade marshmallows?)!
The hashtag we're using for the event is #screencastcamp. You can follow @screencastcamp on Twitter. You can find out more about ScreencastCamp here plus I'll make periodic updates on the Visual Lounge as well.
Will I see you at ScreencastCamp? I'll bring the marshmallows if you bring yourself!
Comments (7)
YES! This sounds awesome! I can't wait to participate?
Posted by Jordan Skole (@JordanSkole) | June 23, 2011 5:26 PM
Posted on June 23, 2011 17:26
Love this idea! If I can either persuade someone to pay for my airfare or persuade Bruce to let me go, I am so there. (Low chance of coming otherwise - spending all my "fun" money on the APCUG Conference in Cleveland July 15-17.
Posted by Kathy Jacobs | June 23, 2011 7:21 PM
Posted on June 23, 2011 19:21
Man, I would love to attend, wish you guys had stuff down here in Tampa. Maybe you guys could send a rep or a "kit" so we could have our own down here (a model to be used elsewhere) so the whole country could take part in these "camps"
Posted by William | June 24, 2011 9:47 AM
Posted on June 24, 2011 09:47
Sounds great! Would you like to simultaneously host the event on SecondLife (SL) around a bonfire chat on EduNation's campus? I'm one of the coordinators of the Electronic Village Online (EVO) which is an interest section of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). We also have "the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment." That could open it up your unconference to those unable to travel! Let me know and I can arrange it with our international group of tech savvy teachers on EduNation.
Posted by Sandra Rogers | June 24, 2011 10:10 AM
Posted on June 24, 2011 10:10
Well, this sounds like it is going to be a fun event. I signed up and if nothing gets in the way I will be there. I am looking forward to meeting other users and sharing and learning what we all know or can learn from each other. I still say TechSmith should start hosting these events in other states where people do not have to drive or fly. Let's go National or Worldwide on these type of events. What do you think? See you there. If any changes come up I will contact you and let you know. But, so far it looks good for me. God Bless.
Posted by Fred Grover | June 24, 2011 11:51 AM
Posted on June 24, 2011 11:51
Loving this! EdCamp for screencasters. Any educators out there planning on coming? I'd love to organize something so we can collaborate long after this is over.
Posted by Dan Spencer | June 25, 2011 11:48 PM
Posted on June 25, 2011 23:48
Very cool opportunity Betsy. I registered yesterday and am looking forward to this event. See you mid-August.
Posted by Bill Dinkelmann | June 29, 2011 10:24 AM
Posted on June 29, 2011 10:24