Conference 2015 Presenter Orientation

Dr. Kenneth Wilson

Director of Staff Development & Teacher Evaluation

Conference 2015 Presenter Orientation

0Welcome0Thank you!0 We are fulfilling the district’s mission and vision.

Mission and Vision

Mission: Dorchester School District Two leading the way, every student, every day through relationships, rigor and relevance.

Vision: Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a “World Class” school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her optimum level in all areas, and providing all members of our district family with an environment that permits them to do their personal best.

Orientation Purpose

0To meet conference presenters 0To communicate goals, expectations, and logistics of

presentations0To share tips relative to adult learners to ensure a

successful presentation

Conference Purpose and Goal

0 Learning by Design Conference 2015 is a district-wide professional development conference for educators in Dorchester School District Two where as a professional learning community we emphasize learning, build a collaborative culture, and focus on results to become a "World Class" school district.

0 The overall goal of Learning by Design 2015 is to “raise the bar” and address the most essential topics in education that will provide opportunities for educators to enhance their craft as a means to accomplish the mission and vision of the school district.

Intended Outcomes

0Behavior change0New skill(s)0New teaching method0 Implementation of a new curriculum0 Implementation of a new instructional activity0 Implementation of a new instructional strategy0Enhancement of a new skill, teaching method,

instructional activity, and/or instructional strategy

General Information0 Date: Monday, January 12, 20150 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

0 Schedule7:00-8:00 Presenter Check-In8:30-9:30 Session 19:45-10:45 Session 211:00-12:00 Lunch 1, Session 312:01:1:00 Lunch 2, Session 41:15-2:15 Session 52:30-3:30 Session 6

0 Locations:0 SHS: Elementary Schools0 ARHS: Secondary Schools (Middle Schools, High Schools, GAP, and

Adult Education)

General Information, continued

0Adult Ed: Food Services, Custodial 0District Office C&I: School Nurses 0GMS: Facilities & Maintenance0District Office Board Room: Financial Secretaries (a.m.)0ARHS: Fine Arts (a.m.)0ARHS: Security0The District Office Staff will participate at one or more

of the locations.

General Information, continued0 Presentation Length: 60 minutes0 Facilities: (e.g., LCD, SmartBoard, computer lab, and internet access)0 Presentation Formats

0Consistent format, look, and feel0File naming convention:

0 LBD 2015-Title of Presentation-Lead Presenter’s Name0 Example: LBD 2015-Level 5 Leadership-Dr. Sean Alford

0Upload to the Presenter Google Doc by January 7, 2015 @ 11:59 p.m.0Posted to Learning by Design Webpage for consistent look and feel

0 Handouts0Bring appropriate number of copies for attendees

Presentation Format

0Slide 1: Title Slide with Presenter Names0Slide 2: District Vision and Mission 0Slides 3-0Final Slide: Evaluation Information

Communicating with Registrants

0Presenters are asked to begin communication with registrants starting January 5, 20150 Communicate through ERO

0Thank them for registering for the session0Let them know you are looking forward to the session0Provide any things they need to do in advance

ERO Communication Instructions

0Log-In to ERO

1. Click Search

2. Click Search Again: ***You will see a listing of all the courses you are assigned to as an instructor.

3. Click on COURSE TITLE: You will see a listing of all the sessions for the course you are assigned to as an instructor.

3. Click on an SRN: You will see all the information for the course and session, including the registrants.

ERO Communication Instructions

Click Attendance/Email

3. Click Send Email to Registrants:

The Day of the Event0 Professional Dress0 Check in at the Presenter Table—7 A.M.0 Pick up Presenter name tags, list of registrants for sign in, session location, and

other materials0 Arrive to your assigned room 20 minutes in advance of your workshop to test

your AV equipment, set up the room, etc. If there is something missing, do not panic0 Step outside the room and flag down the nearest LBD Conference staff

member. There will be staff checking every room to assist with connecting equipment and make sure everything works properly.

0 If you cannot help, please reference your presenter packet for communicating with the LBD Conference Staff.

0 Have a backup plan if technology fails

Day of the Event, continued

0Call your room to attention at the designated workshop start time.

0Please make sure your workshop begins on time. People will drop in and out of the presentation room throughout your workshop so please start on time.

0Make sure to introduce all those presenting and the title of the workshop.

0Make sure attendees sign the Session Attendance Sheet.

To ensure a successful experience:0 Please help the Conference stay on time, and be respectful of those presenting after

you.

0 Make sure you wrap up your workshop at the designated workshop end time. If conversation continues, invite those individuals to join you outside the room.

0 Most likely, there will be workshops immediately after you. It is important that you clean up your materials, set the room back to its original condition and move any lingering conversations outside of the room. Room must be returned to original setup, including chair arrangements!

0 If you submitted materials to be posted on the Learning by Design webpage, direct your attendees to the URL or have them scan the QR code in the Learning by Design Logo.

To ensure a successful experience:

0Speak in your own voice.

0Don’t speak too much.

0Share your passion.

0Be sensitive to your audience.

0Listen responsively.

To ensure a successful experience:

0Have a sense of humor.

0An image speaks a thousand words.

0 Inspire the participants.

0Encourage reflection.

0Be humble.

Adult Learners

0Adults attend workshops for a variety of reasons:0 Forced 0 Social interaction0 Specific problem they want solved 0 Desire to learn more about your topic

0 Identify these needs and find the best way to address them.

Adult Learners, Continued

0Be prepared0Have a flexible teaching strategy0Variety of educational tools in their presenter “tool

box” 0State the intended outcomes of the session0State the importance of the outcomes and how to

apply what they are learning to their daily lives

Adult Learners, Continued

0Less is More0Quality over Quantity0Allow opportunities for them to complete a task or

solve a problem 0Allow participants the opportunity to share their own

experiences with the topic at hand 0Keep participants actively engaged0Provide great and wonderful examples

Adult Learners, Continued

0Active Engagement0Limited Lecture0Apply New Knowledge/Practice0Learning is a social experience0Small groups0Interaction is important

0 Presenter – Participant0 Content – Participant0 Participant – Participant

Session Evaluations0 For each question, use 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=agree, 4=strongly

agree. Your responses will assist us in planning future professional development in Dorchester School District Two.

1) The instructor was well prepared for the workshop.

2) The materials for the workshop were appropriate.

3) The concepts presented were appropriate to my job.

4) I will benefit from attending this session.

5) I would recommend this training to others.

Summary

0 If designed and used correctly, sessions can be powerful educational experiences that can have tremendous impact on learners.

0 It is the responsibility of the designer and presenter to ensure that all the key characteristics of a workshop are included in the learning experience and that the fundamentals of adult learning are maximized to make it a positive experience for both participant and presenter.

Questions

Conference Updates

LBD Webpage

Contact Information

Dr. Kenneth WilsonDirector of Staff Development & Teacher Evaluation

kwilson@dorchester2.k12.sc.us843-873-2901 ext. 3042 (office)

843-701-2516 (cell)