What is BrainBlast?

BrainBlast is Weber School District's technology training conference for teachers and administrators. Every class at BrainBlast is designed to feature information relevant to teachers, and equip teachers with a diverse range of skills applicable to the classroom.

How do I register for BrainBlast?

Registration will open at 12:00 PM on April 9th, 2013. Space is limited, and participants will be selected by a random lottery.

How much is BrainBlast?

BrainBlast is free for you! The Weber School District Technical Services, Career Technology Education, and Special Education Departments are underwriting your fees for the conference.

Where is BrainBlast?

BrainBlast is located at Weber High School, 3650 N 500 W, Pleasant View, Utah.

When does it start?

Breakfast will be served at 7:15am on August 7 & 8. The keynote presentation will begin at 8:00am.

Who can attend?

BrainBlast is limited to 200 participants: 100 elementary teachers and 100 secondary teachers. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate counselors, secretaries, aides, and other staff members at this time.

What do I bring?

Just your brain and a willingness to learn. Casual dress will suffice. We will provide all food, equipment, and great training.

What teachers are saying...

"I think that this is one of the most well attended and organized events that WSD puts on. It is always informative and interesting. I have learned more about areas that I would have said I had a great deal of knowledge in. I love to learn new things."

Schedule for Wednesday (Aug 7)

7:15-7:45am	Breakfast (provided)
8:00-9:00am	Keynote
9:15-10:30am	1st Session
10:45-12:00pm	2nd Session
12:00-12:45pm	Lunch (provided)
12:45-2:00pm	3rd Session

Schedule for Thursday (Aug 8)

7:30-8:00am	Breakfast (provided)
8:15-9:30am	4th Session
9:45-11:00am	5th Session
11:00-11:30am	Closing (Prizes!)

What will the classes be like?

The BrainBlast classes are designed to deliver quality technology instruction tailored directly to enhance your instructional practices, in whatever grade or subject you teach.

The BrainBlast conference is a dynamic training. It has changed each year in structure and instruction based upon the technology that we are focusing on for that year. Some years we provide a wide variety of topics with teachers having the ability to choose the topics they would like to train on. Other years we are limiting the amount of topics and having all participants attend training on common technology. Each year as we evaluate the new software and hardware that is being developed and introduced into the classroom we structure the courses and content based upon what is the best fit for Weber School District Students and Teachers. Overall our goal is to provide the best, comprehensive, and condensed technology training that will enhance their curricular goals, that a teacher can get.

What can I expect from the classes?

At BrainBlast, you will have opportunities to:

Observe available technologies in the Weber School District.

Discuss your technical issues with other teachers.

Explore technology and best practices in your classroom.

Experience a great way to enhance your curriculum with technology.

Determine how technology makes classroom management easier.