Scratch@MIT 2016

Lifelong Kindergarten @ MIT & Scratch Foundation

<H3>Join us for the Scratch@MIT conference, a playful gathering of educators, researchers, developers, and other members of the worldwide <A HREF="https://scratch.mit.edu/index.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scratch</A> community.</H3>
<H3>The theme this year is Many Paths, Many Styles. We're planning a very participatory conference, with an entire day of hands-on workshops and lots of opportunities for peer-to-peer discussion and collaboration.</H3>
 
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FAQs
The conference is sold out. What can I do?
You can join the waitlist by clicking the green "Register" button. People on the waitlist will be notified of registration openings on a first come, first served basis.
 
I missed the submission deadline. Can I still submit a proposal for the conference?
Proposal submissions are now closed. 
   
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Tickets to Scratch@MIT are non-transferrable.
 
Can I update my registration information?
Yes - attendees may update their personal information after registration. 
 
I can only attend one day of the conference. Do you offer single-day registration?
We are not offering single-day tickets.
 
Who is the event intended for?
Scratch@MIT is an event intended for adult participants: educators, researchers, developers, and other members of the worldwide Scratch community.
 
In previous years, there was an event on Wednesday evening before the conference. Will you be hosting something similar this year?
There will be an optional, evening reception on Wednesday, August 3. Participants may check-in early at this time as well.
 
I want to plan my visit. Do you have suggestions for accommodations?
Yes. MIT partners with several hotels in the area who offer discounts to participants attending MIT events, including: <A HREF="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Marriott Cambridge</A> (Kendall Square),<A HREF="http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/reservation/searchresult?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qDest=CAMBRIDGE%2CMA%2CUnited+States&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qIta=99504425&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=12&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99504425&dp=true" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Holiday Inn Express and Suites</A> (Lechmere Station), <A HREF="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscm-residence-inn-boston-cambridge/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Residence Inn</A> (Kendall Square), and <A HREF="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3253&language=en_US" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Le Meridien</A> (between Central and Kendall Squares). To reserve a room at one of these hotels, call the hotel and request the MIT discount. Advance booking is strongly recommended, as Summer is a busy time in Boston. All MIT rates are subject to availability.
We also recommend looking at the <A HREF="http://www.hotelsone.com/cambridge-hotels-us/best-western-plus-hotel-tria.html?as=g&aid=67525737758&dsti=163177&dstt=8&label=ggehoeu-ESRI-bh163177&akw=hotel%20best%20western%20tria%20cambridge&asrc=Search&ast=&gclid=CPT0p7vz8soCFcQkhgodVoAHrQ" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Best Western Hotel Tria</A> located near Alewife Station on the Red Line as an additional option (note that there is no MIT discount available here),and home-share options such as Airbnb.
 
Can I receive a visa letter?
Yes. Contact us at <A HREF="mailto:conference@scratch.mit.edu" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">conference@scratch.mit.edu</A> and we can email you a letter.
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What should I bring?
Plan to bring your personal device (laptops are preferred) and power cord. Presenters should plan to bring all additional presentation materials (we will provide projectors and screens). Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the day.
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How can I ask other questions?
Contact <A HREF="mailto:conference@scratch.mit.edu" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">conference@scratch.mit.edu</A>.

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