10 step PodCamp preparation checklist

In the spirit of being a geek, one of my favorite days all year is coming up this Saturday...it's PodCamp day! PodCamp Western MA 3 is an unconference at Westfield State University that's all about social media and online communication. From beginner, to expert, to job seeker, there's lots of learning, sharing and laughter in store for you if you go. And for $25 we'll also throw in a t-shirt and lunch. Learn more here.

So how can you best prepare to maximize your PodCamp experience? 

1. Get connected. The wireless access at Westfield State is terrific, and we'll have one of their crack IT gurus (Tom Galanis) there to help, so bring your laptop, netbook or iPad so you can work live and share your experiences via social media communications
2. Get in charge: Charge your still camera, Flip, Kodak Zi8, smartphone, etc, and make sure you bring them along to document the day's activities. Half the fun is in sharing all the media later.
3. Get powered up. Bring an extension cord and power strip if you have extras lying around. You don't want to risk running down your battery and missing something great because your device isn't working.
4. Get juiced: Bring extra batteries to power your devices. You don't want to run out of juice. Are you seeing a theme here?
5. Get accessorized. Remember your microphone, lenses, XShot, and any other attachments that enhance your media capabilities. (Don't now what an XShot is? We learned about it last year from Steve Garfield!)
6. Get comfortable. The feel is casual, so wear whatever makes you feel good.
7. Get memorable: Bring business cards. You never know who you're going to meet.
8. Get notable. Bring a pen. Even techie geeks like to take notes sometimes.
9. Get educated. Plan ahead. Check out the session suggestions to see if there are any must-attend sessions that you can't miss.
10. Get hydrated: Bring a water bottle. There should be plenty there, but just in case...

So there you have it. Yes, many of us come in with wheeled cases, loaded down with equipment, and you'll be glad you bring your gear too! See you there!

- Christine Pilch

Comments

[Massmarketing]

Thanks Christine, this was very helpful. Should be on the event website! Charging, charging charging.

[Samuel Mateo, Jr.]

Thanks for the info Christine, it came in very handy. Had a great time at #pcwm and hope to be at the next one as well.