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CTE Makeover Bootcamp: Week 2 Overview

Bootcamp is off to a great start! For those of you who haven’t already, we invite you to review the Bootcamp lessons and check out the webinars, which are available here for viewing anytime. This week, we’d like to highlight the Lesson 1 webinar Introduction to the Maker Movement presented by Maker Ed. Watch this webinar to learn how anyone, anywhere can create a makerspace.

Reminders for Week 2

  • Additional Webinar Info Session:  Last Wednesday, April 13th, we hosted the Lesson 0: Orientation and Overview webinar. Today at 4:00 PM EDT, we’re hosting a make-up session of this webinar. This webinar will cover the same material as Wednesday’s session and will include a live Q&A discussion. You can join today’s webinar here (password: Bootcamp). The recording of last Wednesday’s session is now available here, and today’s session will be posted later this week.
  • Office Hours: We have two office hours this week, hosted by Makerspaces.com and Autodesk. Descriptions and instructions for joining the Office Hours can be found in the Teacher’s Guide and in this morning’s email to Team Leads from hello@ctemakeoverchallenge.com.

Thank you for the incredible enthusiasm and engagement you have brought to the CTE Makeover Bootcamp so far. We look forward to continuing to work with you to bring your makerspaces to life!

Orientation Webinar Recording Now Available and Additional Session Added

Thank you to everyone who joined Wednesday’s Lesson 0: Orientation and Overview webinar. We are inspired by the incredible enthusiasm and engagement you have brought to the CTE Makeover Bootcamp this week.

Given the importance of the Lesson 0 webinar in ensuring all teams are able to take full advantage of the Bootcamp, we are hosting a make-up session this Monday, April 18th, at 4:00 PM EDT. Additionally, a recording of Wednesday’s session is below, and Monday’s session will also be posted next week.

To join Monday’s session, please use this link (password: Bootcamp). All sound and video can be accessed through the web link, but if you have technical difficulties, you can access the audio using the following dial-in information:

415-655-0002 (US TOLL)
Access code: 663 068 601

The webinar will be broadcast via WebEx. We recommend visiting the link in advance of 4:00 PM EDT to download the required plug-in. Please note that the plug-in will not install if your browser has high security settings or you do not have administrative rights. For your reference, the full WebEx system requirements are available here. This session is able to accommodate up to 500 participants.

April 13th Orientation Webinar Recording:

 

Reminder: Tune into the April 13 Orientation Webinar

At 4:00 PM EDT tomorrow, April 13th, we’re hosting the Lesson 0: Orientation and Overview webinar. As a reminder, watching this webinar—either live or recorded—is required in order for participants to submit a second round (“Blueprint”) submission.

You can access the webinar here.

All sound and video can be accessed through the web link, but if you have technical difficulties, you can access the audio using the following dial-in information:
+1-415-655-0001 (US TOLL)
Access code: 191 598 815

Update: The webinar will be broadcast via WebEx. We recommend visiting the link in advance of 4:00 PM EDT to download the required plug-in. Please note that the plug-in will not install if your browser has high security settings or you do not have administrative rights. For your reference, the full WebEx system requirements are available here. If you are unable to watch the WebEx, the recorded webinar will be made available on the Ed Prizes YouTube channel later this week.

Welcome to the CTE Makeover Challenge Bootcamp

Welcome to the first day of the CTE Makeover Challenge Bootcamp! Whether you have been making for years or are just getting started, the six-week CTE Makeover Bootcamp has been designed to help you turn your school’s vision for a makerspace into a reality.

Detailed lesson plans, including links to supporting materials, are available here. You can also access the second round (“Blueprint”) submission form using the Luminary Lightbox login you created to complete your first round submission.

To help you get the most out of your Bootcamp experience, please:

    1. Save the Date: The Orientation webinar is this Wednesday at 4:00 PM EDT, where we will cover the basic details of the Bootcamp and answer your questions. If you cannot attend, a recorded version will be posted on the Challenge website by the end of the week. You can access the webinar here.
    2. Review The Teacher’s Guide: (download here) Designed to complement the Bootcamp lessons. Use this document to help you get the most out of this experience based on your unique interests and needs.
    3. Use the School Communications Toolkit: (download here) Share your progress through social media, email, your school’s website, and with your local newspaper using the sample messaging and images in the Toolkit.

As a reminder, add hello@ctemakeoverchallenge.com to your address book so that you receive all Challenge communications. Also, please note that moving to the Bootcamp phase does not indicate eligibility. All entrants will be subject to an eligibility confirmation process that we are currently undertaking. 

We look forward to seeing all that you plan to make, break, invent, and create!