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=**What is "Bubbler's Boot Camp"?**=

**A series of intensive 3-6 hours technology integration training classes** offered over a **three day period in June, and** a three day period in **August**. The classes are taught by district employees who agree to use 'real world' classroom examples and to instruct in 'short bursts' allowing time for immediate application of skills and concepts. All classes are ** hands-on, interactive, and project-based **. They provide an opportunity for teachers to learn new skills and begin to incorporate them into their actual lesson plans and teaching repertoire. Participants are also encouraged throughout these sessions to contribute and participate in the training by sharing their current experiences, best practices, and lessons learned with their colleagues. The schedule that is offered in June the week after school ends is 'flipped' //(the June Wednesday offerings are available on Monday in August)// and repeated in August two weeks before the new school year begins.

Everyone receives a welcome package upon arrival and participants are provided with refreshments throughout the day. There is a midday door prize drawing for which everyone is eligible. All participants are asked to pack a lunch and eat in the cafeteria. This saves money, time, and provides the attendees an opportunity for social interaction. **"Boot Camp Survivors"** are district teachers who **complete 18 or more hours** of boot camp training. These people are eligible to apply for the "BBC Survivor Mini Grants", and are recognized by their peers at the August In-Service.