Have You Presented at a Large Conference Before? Any Suggestions? - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T09:13:18Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:100141?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A100497&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe most common feedback that…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-02-28:649749:Comment:1135012008-02-28T00:53:17.536ZBrianhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Brian
The most common feedback that I got was that I had video nuggets from classrooms that showed my ideas actually being used in the classroom. Somebody else appreciated not being PowerPointed to death!
The most common feedback that I got was that I had video nuggets from classrooms that showed my ideas actually being used in the classroom. Somebody else appreciated not being PowerPointed to death! Did you do anything specific…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-02-28:649749:Comment:1134972008-02-28T00:46:05.737ZNancy Boschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nbosch
Did you do anything specific that you think made your presentation a success?
Did you do anything specific that you think made your presentation a success? I hope your emails get "pinge…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-02-28:649749:Comment:1134932008-02-28T00:33:43.380ZBrianhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Brian
I hope your emails get "pinged" with this response, for I wanted to say a hearty "thanks" for your suggestions and advice. I ran with your advice and applied it to the presentation, and the feedback was very positive. In fact, I was overwhelmed wih what folks had to say to me afterwards. A lot of my business cards were asked for afterwards, so I was glad that happened instead of having things thrown at me! Again, thank you all very much--you were a big help. (If this is the second time I wrote…
I hope your emails get "pinged" with this response, for I wanted to say a hearty "thanks" for your suggestions and advice. I ran with your advice and applied it to the presentation, and the feedback was very positive. In fact, I was overwhelmed wih what folks had to say to me afterwards. A lot of my business cards were asked for afterwards, so I was glad that happened instead of having things thrown at me! Again, thank you all very much--you were a big help. (If this is the second time I wrote this, forgive me--I got interrupted and everything disappeared). What's funny is that my co-pr…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-26:649749:Comment:1020622008-01-26T17:35:42.266ZBrianhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Brian
What's funny is that my co-presenter and I have one section about why boys are bored with school ("treated like defective girls") and are wondering about looking UNconservative!
What's funny is that my co-presenter and I have one section about why boys are bored with school ("treated like defective girls") and are wondering about looking UNconservative! One thing my & my co-pres…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-26:649749:Comment:1020602008-01-26T17:22:02.026ZMichalhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Michal
One thing my & my co-presenters did when we flew to Georgia to present at a conference there was to wear specially designed t-shirts to help promote our session. Of course you really can't do this if you are a bit more conservative than I am!
One thing my & my co-presenters did when we flew to Georgia to present at a conference there was to wear specially designed t-shirts to help promote our session. Of course you really can't do this if you are a bit more conservative than I am! Hi Brian -- Speaking at a con…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-26:649749:Comment:1019862008-01-26T12:18:25.776ZJim McDermotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jmcdermott
Hi Brian -- Speaking at a conference is easier than you would think because the interest and focus of the audience makes you comfortable very early on. Unlike a teacher professional development where some are grudgingly there, conferences attract those bright, inquisitive, and keenly interested participants.<br />
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My advice? If you got accepted with a proposal that has a schnazzy title, make sure your content is every bit as exciting. Nothing like going to a workshop that says "Using Web 2.0 Tools…
Hi Brian -- Speaking at a conference is easier than you would think because the interest and focus of the audience makes you comfortable very early on. Unlike a teacher professional development where some are grudgingly there, conferences attract those bright, inquisitive, and keenly interested participants.<br />
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My advice? If you got accepted with a proposal that has a schnazzy title, make sure your content is every bit as exciting. Nothing like going to a workshop that says "Using Web 2.0 Tools to revolutionize assessment and inspire learning everywhere" to find out that they're talking about rubistar and google pages... The crowd you speak to at an edTech convention is hungry for innovation and if you promise it, be sure to deliver or that pleasant, enthusiastic crowd turns cold.<br />
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Jim McDermott Hi Brian,
I have been presen…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-26:649749:Comment:1019712008-01-26T09:09:12.857ZHelen Otwayhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/helenotway
Hi Brian,<br />
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I have been presenting now since 2003 and I have to say I was very, very nervous at the beginning, (and still get nervous). I had two presentations to give at my first conference and one was a complete flop and the other went over fantastically. My first - I didn't feel comfortable with the topic, I had been given parts of somebody else's presentation to use, I tried to include things that others told me to, and there were parts I just wasn't sure about. All this equalled…
Hi Brian,<br />
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I have been presenting now since 2003 and I have to say I was very, very nervous at the beginning, (and still get nervous). I had two presentations to give at my first conference and one was a complete flop and the other went over fantastically. My first - I didn't feel comfortable with the topic, I had been given parts of somebody else's presentation to use, I tried to include things that others told me to, and there were parts I just wasn't sure about. All this equalled disaster!<br />
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My other presentation was on using ICT in my classroom with real examples of kids work, movies, photos, audio grabs, as well as 'paper' work samples that I had set up on a table and we could pass around. This went over so much better because I was comfortable with my material, it was real, and part of my classroom.<br />
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Don’t be afraid to talk about the success and challenges in your journey. I find that people like to hear about some of the challenges because they can either relate to them or they half expect them to be there! Then there can be discussions about how they were or could be overcome.<br />
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I do find that it is important to engage the audience with a question, or something to think about. But it is important to read the audience and if they have had a whole day of this with other presentations then they may not be in the mood.<br />
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Depending on my topic, my handouts will differ in format. Sometimes they are things to read and discuss, other times they may be a run down of something such as Art Costa’s Habits of Mind, or how to instructions. Some handouts I have used are samples of kids work with annotations. All depends. However, I do like the idea of directing the audience to an email address, web page, delicious account, etc so they can do a follow up in their own time.<br />
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Good luck Brian, I am sure you will be great. I'll second Matthew--get peop…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-26:649749:Comment:1019512008-01-26T07:33:28.035ZDerek Bairdhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Derek
I'll second Matthew--get people involved in the presentation. Also, make sure you work the room. Walk into the audience if you can. This is a good tactic to help you "connect" with the people who are listening to your presentation.
I'll second Matthew--get people involved in the presentation. Also, make sure you work the room. Walk into the audience if you can. This is a good tactic to help you "connect" with the people who are listening to your presentation. Thanks, Colin--I'm wondering…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-22:649749:Comment:1005032008-01-22T19:31:44.717ZBrianhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Brian
Thanks, Colin--I'm wondering the same thing!
Thanks, Colin--I'm wondering the same thing! I am presenting at a conferen…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-22:649749:Comment:1004972008-01-22T19:22:52.065ZColin Davitthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ColinDavitt
I am presenting at a conference for the first time next month. I am still wondering why I ever said I would do it. I am building a wiki to house all the information about the topic. I also have a number of short video clips, about 1 min. each, to show solid examples of what is happening in the classroom. There will be some hands on. Here is the wiki. It isn't 100% ready yet.<br />
<a href="http://elmoideas.pbwiki.com/">http://elmoideas.pbwiki.com/</a>
I am presenting at a conference for the first time next month. I am still wondering why I ever said I would do it. I am building a wiki to house all the information about the topic. I also have a number of short video clips, about 1 min. each, to show solid examples of what is happening in the classroom. There will be some hands on. Here is the wiki. It isn't 100% ready yet.<br />
<a href="http://elmoideas.pbwiki.com/">http://elmoideas.pbwiki.com/</a>